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Worldwide yield potential as residential rental values outperform capital values

Savills World Cities Prime Residential Rental Index finds residential rental values fared better than capital values over 2019 in Los Angeles and Moscow

International

Design

How the global real estate industry can become greener

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Executive Vice President for Global Operations, Chris Dietz, examines ways in which property businesses are able to limit their carbon footprint.

National

People

Innovative new agency model a first in the industry

Belle Property and Hockingstuart have merged where both brands will operate independently, complementing but not competing.

National

The Economy

Auction numbers preview for this weekend

The auction season is back in full swing with additional properties going under the hammer this weekend, says CoreLogic's Tim Lawless.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Strong employment and investment figures forecast for Brisbane

A number of major projects together are helping to drive Brisbane's prosperity, according to JLL's Andrew Ballantyne.

National

The Economy

Vendors show they are keen to sell

SQM Research has revealed that national residential property listings are on their way up.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Challenging year for QLD's residential building industry for 2020

This year will continue to be challenging, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel for an industry that is one of Queensland’s biggest employers and contributors to the economy, according to Master Builders Queensland's Paul Bidwell.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

House sales increase across Tasmania

Property activity has become more active, according to the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Elizabeth Bay block of units for sale in Harbourside opportunity

Positioned within a boutique apartment block, this could be an opportunity for extended family to live together, yet separate, close to vibrant Potts Point. For sale by Elliott Placks and Nic Krasnostein of Ray White Double Bay.

National

People

Finalists announced for 2020 REIA awards

REIA President Adrian Kelly said 101 entrants will fight for the top real estate awards in April.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/advertising/fairfax-ceo-greg-hywood-hits-back-at-news-corp-over-porn-ad-claims-20161212-gt9b15

Fairfax CEO Greg Hywood hits back at News Corp over porn ad claims

The Fairfax Media Greg Hywood has accused News Corp of using its news outlets to attack rivals, after The Australian claimed Domain used a pornographic website to inflate its audience figures.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/top-tips-to-make-sure-your-investment-property-isnt-empty-over-the-summer-holidays-20161212-gt4w8h/

Top tips to make sure your investment property isn’t empty over the summer holidays

Respond to repair and maintenance requests, have mutual respect, inspect regularly, maintain market rents, and use a professional property manager.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/ardent-leisure-sells-dalbora-marinas-business-for-126m/news-story/0240229d87d39d3a66303670075b74f3

Ardent Leisure sells d’Albora Marinas business for $126m

Ardent Leisure Group has sold its d’Albora Marinas business to Balmain Corporation and Goldman Sachs for $126 million, a transaction that began before the Dreamworld tragedy occurred.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-market-lending-rate-hike-adds-to-squeeze/news-story/1ed6eacabe58151f3a903f164b479415

Lending rate hike adds to squeeze

Property investment could be at a tipping point with the sector facing headwinds from rising interest rates and tighter lending standards.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/unlikely-suburbs-become-million-dollar-hotspots-for-young-families/news-story/eb03859676dcb65ce8aa052198fc0f7e?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

Unlikely suburbs become hot-spots for young families

Some unlikely suburbs have become the nation’s newest million-dollar hot spots as a growing number of young families trade the city sights for the space of a backyard.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/tim-gurner-warns-of-undersupply-of-melbourne-apartments-20161209-gt7nn2

Tim Gurner warns of undersupply of Melbourne apartments

Tim Gurner believes Melbourne has under-supply of apartments in the inner city after tipping 150 rental apartments on to the market at his Ikebana development in West Melbourne, and within 10 days of advertising receiving 55,000 views and 1,500 enquiries.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/investors-borrow-less-for-new-apartments-in-october-20161208-gt7f28#ixzz4SJjjNz2H

Investors borrow less for new apartments in October

Housing loans to investors picked up to $12.5 billion in October, the highest level in over a year, ABS figures on Friday showed.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/ecodeveloper-from-china-in-trouble-over-claims-of-serious-environmental-damage-20161211-gt806l/

Chinese eco-developer in trouble over claims of environmental damage

Hopes for environmental conservation at wealthy Chinese businessman Phillip Dong Fang Lee's development site in Port Stephens are in doubt.

Domain