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Interest only: Invest in this charming Adelaide converted bank residence

This two-level residence offers character, a flexible floorplan, and potential for further development. For sale by Bronte Manuel and Vincent Doran of Toop & Toop Norwood.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Buyers flock to greener pastures west of Brisbane

Demand for homesites in Meadows at Plainland is strong, according to QM Properties.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne land values skyrocket over 5 years

Victoria is a great place to invest with land prices soaring since 2014, according to Leah Calnan of REIV

National

The Economy

Double sale of luxury homes for Ray White team over the weekend

Two luxury homes in the Clayfield suburb of Brisbane went under the hammer over the weekend.

International

The Economy

Branded residences have seen phenomenal growth and there is no sign of it slowing.

Recent insights from the Savills blog with Guy Ruddle, Riyan Itani and Paul Tostevin have discussed the phenomenon of branded residences.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Architectural contribution to NSW honoured

Australian Institute of Architecture recognises outstanding contributions to architecture in NSW

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Phoenix Tower East End residence with brilliant Melbourne views

Located within the famed East-End precinct and occupying the entirety of Level 15, this three bedroom apartment enjoys direct internal lift access and exceptional panoramic day and night time views. For sale by Sam Nathan of Colliers International Residential (Victoria).

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Executive entertainer with world class Byron views

"This is a lock and leave or live as you please property.” For sale by Helen Huntly-Barratt and James Young of First National Byron.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

La Maison: European-inspired grandeur on the Golden Mile

Palatial and private, this Mount Eliza home is a bayside French chateau with magical entertaining options. For sale by Quentin McEwing and Liz Todd of McEwing Partners Mornington.

National

Design

Sensational stone homes

Storybook stone houses or historic residences with a story to tell, we've found 6 of the best stone houses on Luxury List.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/dexus-exits-martin-place-tower-as-sydney-metro-plan-takes-shape/news-story/11ea358c2dd23efef7464511177e9ee6

Dexus exits Martin Place tower as Sydney Metro plan takes shape

Dexus has sold its office tower at 39 Martin Place, Sydney, as part of the NSW government's compulsory acquisition for its metro rail.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/look-to-perth-for-a-luxury-bargain/news-story/f0535770355f16d616c873527aa6aea2

Look to Perth for a luxury bargain

Perth is offering up some of the best luxury bargains on the Australian property market.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/advice/privacy-options-dont-impose-light-style/

Privacy options that don’t impose on light or style

How to maintain your privacy while still keeping your space light, bright, and stylish.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/in-melbournes-suburbs-townhouses-and-big-apartments-are-the-new-black-20161110-gsmnsy

In Melbourne's suburbs, townhouses and big apartments are the new black

In the 12 months to September, nearly 34,000 new semi-detached, row or terraced dwellings were given the nod by planning authorities nationally, a 14% increase on the same period a year earlier.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/buyers-agents-on-the-rise-as-battle-for-homes-heats-up/news-story/0949b2849276c789a5cfc7cf4be71e0a

Buyers’ agents on the rise as battle for homes heats up

Buyers’ agents are increasingly striking deals before homes have been listed for sale.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/not-all-of-gen-y-have-given-up-hope-of-buying-property/news-story/84a10a3b47ac33c9ee3bb09ced40f1f1

Not all of Gen Y have given up hope of buying property

A new survey reveals many of Generation Y have become property investors.

news.com.au

http://thenewdaily.com.au/life/home/2016/11/12/renting-a-house-tenants-guide/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20161113_SUNDAY_BEST

Why renting a home is nearly as hard as buying one

The Australian dream is steadily shifting from home ownership towards tenancy, with almost one third of the nation renting – and that proportion is rising.

The New Daily

http://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/tax-compliance/9677-bizarre-claims-for-2016-revealed?utm_source=AccountantsDaily&utm_campaign=10_11_16&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Bizarre’ claims for 2016 revealed

Accounting firms and the Tax Office have revealed some of the stranger deduction claims that have crossed their desks this tax time.

accountants daily