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Height of luxury with this bespoke beachfront home in Point Lonsdale

This sunlit two-level residence features a rooftop deck with spectacular ocean views across Port Phillip Bay. For sale by Felix Hakins and Nicole Rowe of RT Edgar Bellarine Point Lonsdale.

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People

NSW real estate reforms herald the start of positive change

The days of becoming a real estate agent in less than a week are finally over, thanks to new industry reforms led by the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Get to know Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

Carol Carter's sheer determination and passion has seen her rise to the very top of her game.

National

Design

Having a Pinterest-worthy home is the key to happiness, report

Having a home worthy of Pinterest is the key to happiness, according to a recent report from ME Bank.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Kamimura: Sleep among the treetops in Leura

This contemporary mountain residence is set on a bushland estate of approximately 1.48ha. For sale by Matthew Gale and Andy Jones of McGrath Wentworth Falls.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Which Brisbane suburbs will benefit from the planned metro?

These suburbs are predicted to see massive growth as a result of the Brisbane Metro infrastructure project.

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People

Five signs a career in real estate is right for you

Whether you're seeking a career change or are just starting out in your job search, here are five signs a career in real estate is perfect for you.

National

Design

Keep your home warm this winter with these high-tech solutions

Now that the chilly season is upon us, it's important to make sure your home is warm and cosy this winter.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Striking, contemporary home overlooking Ballarat Golf Course

This stunning, near-new residence with the latest technology is for sale through Damian Caine of Caine Property Ballarat.

National

The Economy

Are you eligible for depreciation deductions?

Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property, according to Bradley Beer, BMT Tax Depreciation.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/clampdown-on-investor-loans-could-spell-trouble-for-apartment-settlement-20150924-gjtuyg

Investor loan clampdown 'horrendously risky' for apartment settlements

The clampdown on property investor lending could jeopardise the settlement of new off-the-plan apartment sales, warns Westpac chief economist Bill Evans.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14608-sydney-land-release-could-spell-disaster-for-investors

Sydney land release could spell disaster for investors

New land releases in Sydney's outer suburbs may suffer if the rate of building construction outpaces infrastructure development.

Smart Property Investment

http://architectureau.com/articles/2015-dulux-study-tour-manuelle-gautrand-architecture-lan-paris/

A visit to two Parisian architects

The 2015 Dulux Study Tour reveals the City of Lights' built heritage weighs heavily on its contemporary architects.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/why-malcolm-turnbulls-neighbours-are-glad-he-is-not-moving-to-kirribilli-house-20150922-gjrxs6.html

Why Malcolm Turnbull's neighbours are glad he isn't moving to Kirribilli House

The new Prime Minister says he will not be moving to Kirribilli House, but is staying put at his red-clay-coloured home in Point Piper, with its own fetching harbour views.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/index.html?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a&mode=premium&dest=http%3A//www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/deepening-risks-in-the-housing-market/story-fnp85nru-1227538962923&memtype=anonymous

Deepening risks in the housing market

House prices surged further in the June quarter, though growth was concentrated almost entirely in Sydney and Melbourne — which highlights the growing risks in Australia’s biggest asset class.

The Australian

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/money-wealth/article/1860638/chinese-investors-eye-real-estate-dubai-chinas-property

South China Morning Post (subscription) Chinese investors eye real estate in Dubai as China's property market loses shine

Chinese property investors have cast their sights on Dubai as a new investment destination as opportunities in China lose their shine following the recent stock market turbulence. In Dubai, rental yields for residential properties are 8 per cent on average annually, driven by strong, stable expatriate demand, according to property broker Lisa Luo, who has been based in the city in the United Arab Emirates for eight years.

South China Morning Post

http://indaily.com.au/business/2015/09/23/steady-progress-for-adelaide-property-market-reisa/

Steady progress for Adelaide property market: REISA

“Slow and steady wins the race” is a phrase that may well be applied to Adelaide’s property market. Amid a climate of breathtaking auction prices in Sydney and Perth’s knee-jerk property drop in response to Western Australia’s downturn in resource fortunes, the Adelaide market has continued its slow and steady climb.

InDaily

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/confidence-boost-creates-high-expectations-for-turnbull-government-20150921-gjrvxb

Turnbull's rise boosts confidence

The elevation of Malcolm Turnbull to Prime Minister has had an immediate positive impact on consumer confidence. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows that consumer confidence has risen by 8.7 per cent since Turnbull became PM.

The Australian Financial Review