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Striking Noosa hinterland home feels like being ‘on top of the world’

This relaxed Palms Springs style home was a winner at the 2018 Master Builders Sunshine Coast Housing and Construction Awards. For sale by Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Fears Melbourne's housing shortage could spark affordability crisis

An undersupply of housing could lead to a housing affordability crisis in Melbourne, finds a report, as Bernard Salt predicts Melbourne's population will shoot past five million by 2021.

National

Design

Non-bank funding is the ‘new black’ in the development sector and it’s here to stay

Gary Connolly, head of investments at HoldenCAPITAL Partners discusses how sophisticated investors can benefit from the gap left by the major banks significant level of retraction.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Unforgettable neighbouring Paddington properties

Two amazing homes constructed by Graya Construction are currently for sale in Paddington, Brisbane by Matt Lancashire, principal of Ray White New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Miami-inspired waterfront residence overlooking Raby Bay, QLD

With a high level construction that took over two years to complete, the owner spared no expense building this Cleveland residence, importing everything in the home from America or Italy. For sale by Brenton Faehrmann and Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney's most tightly-held suburbs

Residents are reluctant to give up their patch in these suburbs, according to data from CoreLogic.

Queensland (Qld)

Construction

Shovel and sale-ready site available in Ipswich

Expressions of interest are being sought for an opportunity to purchase a site with development and operational works approvals at 2 Henry St, Brassall, by Ray White Special Projects Qld.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Paula Pearce of Place Bulimba

Paula Pearce of Place Bulimba speaks to WILLIAMS MEDIA about how many people in Australia migrate to Queensland, including herself.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Whole floor, beachfront living in residential-only Gold Coast building

This 4-bedroom residence enjoys front row views over Main Beach from every room. For sale by Robert Graham of Ray White - Prestige Surfers Paradise.

National

The Economy

What to know when purchasing an investment property

Tim Reardon of the Housing Industry Association and Tony Collidge of the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania discuss what people should know when considering purchasing an investment property.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/in-depth/business-leaders-forum/leaders-forum-dreaming-of-a-wellplanned-suburban-future/news-story/5f20788c2f5eff7567a2df5a519a521c

Leaders forum: Dreaming of a well-planned suburban future

The great Australian dream of the quarter-acre block is long gone, according to Mirvac chief Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/lj-hooker-eyes-stake-in-agency-group-ahead-of-400m-ipo/news-story/132eb7ab3cb6cdaad39e1a09b0499cfe

LJ Hooker eyes stake in agency group ahead of $400m IPO

Real estate chain LJ Hooker is in negotiations to buy at least part of Melbourne agency Barry Plant Group ahead of an expected $400m initial public offering next year.

The Australian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/home-ownership-put-ahead-of-other-life-goals-209772.aspx

Home Ownership Put Ahead Of Other Life Goals

It seems the Australian dream of home ownership is still alive and well, with results from a new survey revealing many people are putting owning their own home well before other life goals.

Your Investment Property

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/property-owners-and-retailers-fear-new-760-million-emergency-services-levy-20151210-glkiyp

Property owners and retailers fear new $760 million emergency services levy

The Baird government's move to replace the funding of emergency services with a new $760 million land tax has drawn criticism from the property industry and concern from retailers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/fair-trading-investigating-sydney-real-estate-agencies-for-alleged-underquoting-20151204-glfk1a/

Fair Trading investigating Sydney real estate agencies for alleged underquoting

Two Sydney real estate agencies are under investigation following consumer complaints they misrepresented property prices, with more prosecutions expected when new laws are passed in January.

Domain

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/api-online/news/2015/12/business-confidence-influencing-property-markets

Strong business confidence is influencing property markets

Current business and consumer confidence will continue to have a positive effect on Australian property into 2016, according to Property Outlook, the 2016 forecast report by Colliers International.

Australian Property Investor

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/development/lendlease-factory-to-spearhead-1b-construction-disruption-20151208-gliao6

Lendlease factory to spearhead $1 billion construction disruption

Construction heavyweight Lendlease will open a factory in Sydney next year with plans to manufacture $1 billion worth of pre-fabricated building material over the next five years.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14941-2016-boom-suburb-predictions

2016 boom suburb predictions

Council mergers could influence property values in the new year, according to two experts.

Smart Property Investment