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Elegant country living in the Noosa Hinterland

Comprising two connecting pavilions, The Plantation offers everything one would expect of a grand country estate. For sale by Heidi Woodman and David Berns of David Berns Real Estate.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Brisbane the winner with home value changes

Andrew Degn, director of Place Paddington discusses CoreLogic’s latest Property Market Indicator data, showing Brisbane has the most home value growth out of all capital cities in Australia.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Realmark proud to appoint new sales associate, Stephanie Taylor

Stephanie Taylor has joined the Realmark Coastal team as a new sales associate.

International

The Economy

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in top 20 for global prime residential price growth

Malcolm Gunning, President of the REIA discusses Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index, with three Australian cities making the top 20 for global prime residential price growth.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Utz Sanby-designed country retreat with grand sweeping views

Only 20 minutes from Coffs Harbour, this property includes two dwellings set on approx. 100 acres, with picturesque views over Orara Valley. For sale by Peter Stone and Michael Ball of Real Estate Of Distinction.

National

The Economy

Houses outperform unit market, while unit market consistently better performer

This week 1,400 homes went to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 59.1 per cent, while last week there were 1,324 auctions and the final clearance rate came in at 54 per cent, according to data from CoreLogic.

National

Design

What’s trending: Landscaping

Kristina Smith from landscape design company Everscapes, and James Hayter, director of integrated design practice Oxigen, discuss what they believe are the top trends in residential landscaping in Australia.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Jeremy Fox, Director of RT Edgar

Jeremy Fox, Director of RT Edgar speaks to WILLIAMS MEDIA about his long history in real estate, and why he has loved every minute of it.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Fitzroy

Featured Property

Edinburgh Gardens sanctuary with spectacular city views

Designed by Travis Walton Architecture, this deluxe renovation in Fitzroy North features 3 generous bedrooms, multiple living areas and top-line appointments. For sale by Simon Shrimpton and Danielle Reynolds of Jellis Craig Fitzroy.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Whitsundays property market coming alive

Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty and Mark Beale of Ray White Whitsundays discuss the Whitsundays market and three outstanding sales in the last year.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-crows-nest-metro-station-proving-profitable-for-sellers-20151124-gl6p9u

New Crows Nest metro station proving profitable for sellers

The proposed metro railway station in Sydney's Crows Nest has already started to deliver windfalls for property vendors.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mortgage-default-risk-rising-as-affordability-worsens-moodys/story-fn9656lz-1227619609562

Mortgage default risk rising as affordability worsens: Moody's

Australian housing affordability has 'deteriorated significantly' over the last year, according to ratings agency Moody's.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/asian-developers-eager-to-fill-tourism-gaps/story-fn9656lz-1227617539233

Asian developers eager to fill tourism gaps

Chinese and Singaporean groups are developing hotels in Sydney's CBD as international tourist arrivals continue to rocket amid a chronic undersupply of hotel rooms.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/michael-clarke-mulls-future-in-property-development/story-fn9656lz-1227620075892

Michael Clarke mulls future in property development

Recently retired Australian cricket great Michael Clarke has revealed he is considering a future in property development.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydneys-housing-crisis-thousands-seek-affordable-accommodation-20151119-gl2vg8.html

Sydney's housing crisis: thousands seek affordable accommodation

In six months, community housing organisation Link Housing listed 81 affordable units for rent in Sydney, which between them attracted 84,788 views online and 4,037 inquiries.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-it-sold-lastminute-offer-for-16m-house-beats-auction-in-marrickville-20151122-gl5bg4

Last-minute offer for $1.6m house beats auction in Marrickville

The story of an intriguing home sale.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/architects-sharpen-knives-to-carve-up-mcmansions-20151117-gl1k39

Architects sharpen knives to carve up McMansions

The Offset House exhibition, by Sydney architects David Neustein and Grace Mortlock at the Chicago Architecture Biennial, proposes stripping McMansions back to their timber fames and reconfiguring the living spaces inside.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/millers-point-residents-offered-28-apartments-and-a-chance-to-stay-in-their-community/story-fngr8h22-1227612263649

Millers Point residents offered 28 apartments and a chance to stay in their community

Public housing tenants have welcomes a 'massive shift' in government policy which will offer 28 apartments to the area's most vulnerable residents.

The Daily Telegraph