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Four great estates

These stunning estate properties are not only picturesque and significant, but they also offer income-generating options. As seen on Luxury List.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Striking Sunshine Coast beachfront oasis

Perched on one of the largest absolute beachfront land parcels on the Sunshine Coast, this stunning home boasts amazing views and a resort-size pool featuring the ultimate slide. For sale by Milan Markanovic of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

National New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Dentons and Colliers achieve landmark NSW sale

Dentons advised on all aspects of the collective sales process and handled the Land and Environment Court proceedings, while Colliers International agents Gus Moors and Karen Wales marketed 252 Sussex Street through an International Expressions of Interest campaign.

National

The Economy

Housing finance figures show slight growth

Real Estate Institute of Australia President Adrian Kelly said overall the figures for June 2019 show, in seasonally adjusted terms, that the number of owner-occupied finance commitments excluding refinancing increased by 0.4 per cent.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate opens Richmond office

The footprint for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate continues to grow with the opening of the first Victorian office in Richmond.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Ray White members descent onto Queensland for Ignite 2019

Queensland's Ignite 2019 program brought together over 700 Ray White Group members for a day of training and advice on how to navigate current market conditions.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Found: ‘Poirot’s’ art deco penthouse

Positioned within Darlinghurst’s iconic 'Mont Clair' building, this 6th floor apartment takes in breathtaking views of the CBD, Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Sydney Harbour. For sale by Anthony Birdsall of Laing Real Estate Potts Point.

National

The Economy

Lending to households continues to fall - HIA

Overall lending to home buyers (excluding refinancing) posted a modest lift in June but remains considerably below earlier levels, according to Housing Industry Association of Australia (HIA).

Queensland (Qld)

Construction

Bargara residential development heading to auction through Ray White Special Projects

A 5.935 hectare land development site, designated as Low-Density Residential and directly adjoining the Palm Lakes Bargara lifestyle resort, is being marketed by Ray White Special Projects Queensland Executive Directors Mark Creevey and Tony Williams.

National

People

Laing+Simmons celebrates at annual awards

Laing+Simmons Managing Director Leanne Pilkington said the awards night is an important way to recognise the efforts of the network’s best operators in a challenging market.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/housing-industry-failing-to-meet-sixyearold-targets-for-universal-design-20160809-gqo9ch

Housing industry failing to meet targets for disability design

Australia's construction industry is falling short of targets set six years ago to build housing that is accessible for people with disabilities.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/affordablehousing-shortage-leaves-the-working-homeless-sleeping-rough-in-sydney-20160807-gqn3xh/

Affordable housing shortage in inner Sydney leaves workers sleeping rough

Lower-income earners in Sydney who can’t afford to rent are resorting to sleeping in their vehicles because of a shortage of affordable housing, says a non-for-profit leader.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/hotels-and-leisure/chinese-snap-up-whitsunday-island-for-25m-20160809-gqonmv

Chinese snap up Whitsunday island for $25m

Daydream Island owner China Capital Investment Group has snapped up South Molle island in the Whitsundays for about $25m.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/inside-welive-co-living-venture-changing-way-think-living/?omhide=true&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WED%20NSW&utm_content=WED%20NSW%20CID_dac85520840dfaeae50083abe225daeb&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=Inside%20WeLive%20%20A%20Venture%20Changing%20The%20Way%20We%20Think%20About%20Living

Inside WeLive – Changing The Way We Think About Living

WeLive applies the WeWork model to housing, by renting apartments of various sizes that come fully furnished and decorated.

The Urban Developer

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-home-buyers-caught-in-a-trap/news-story/7fa5bc9a1aa2b57128753ca96670abd0

Chinese home buyers caught in a trap

Chinese buyers are struggling to settle their purchases after all the big banks shut down lending to overseas buyers.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/kiwis-crunched-by-local-property-investor-crackdown-20160805-gqltbp

Kiwis crunched by local property investor crackdown

New Zealand investors in Australian property are being caught up in the crackdown on foreign investing with lenders banning some applications, or imposing stricter income criteria or bigger deposits.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/dea-jollys-top-tips-for-property-styling-8211-it-really-does-make-a-difference-20160801-gpti5e/

Dea Jolly’s top tips for property styling

Buyers will pay more for a property that looks and feels clean, fresh, well maintained and ready to enjoy.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/fucheng-buys-baillieus-woodhouse-station-for-100m-20160808-gqndiz

Fucheng buys Baillieu's Woodhouse Station for $100m

China's Fucheng Group has acquired a swathe of Melbourne's western urban fringe after buying the last parcel of the Baillieu family's Woodhouse Station.

The Australian Financial Review