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Noel Robinson, MD of architecture practice the NRA Collaborative, always wanted to be an architect, but also played music seriously until he was 25.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

If this sophisticated tropical home on Mission Beach is not enough, it comes with a Porsche in the garage

This beachfront home in Far North Queensland is on the market for $1.8 million through Melissa Thurgood of Ray White Mission Beach.

International

The Economy

Seven global hotspots for real estate investment

Cities with significant technology hubs are increasingly at the top of 'hot property' lists.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Construction

Futuristic Chinese developer snaps up 363 hectares in outer Melbourne

Country Garden, the Chinese developer that plans to build 'Forest City' on four man-made islands between Singapore and Malaysia, has acquired a parcel of land in the outer suburbs of Melbourne, and intends to build 4,000 homes.

National

The Economy

New home building stalled in May

The construction of new homes has stalled, as developers wait for the record number of apartments due to come onto the market this year to clear.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

A cutting-edge home on the waterfront at Sunrise Beach

A contemporary home right on Sunrise Beach is on the market for $6.25 million through Cameron Urquhart of Tom Offermann Real Estate.

National

The Economy

What can you buy around the country for the $797,000 median price of a Sydney apartment?

In Hobart, you can buy a five-bedroom house close to the city and with water views for around the same price as a one-bedroom apartment in inner-city Sydney.

International

Design

The largest home in the Hamptons is for sale, and it's as exquisite as it's big

As Americans enjoy their summer vacation, the biggest home in the most glamorous holiday location of all has just come onto the market.

National

The Economy

Fewer loans are being issued to investors

New data from the ABS confirms that investor lending is on a downward trend.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

An Art Deco home in a converted Melbourne dairy is for sale

This Art Deco home in a former dairy, a landmark building in the area, is for sale by David Wood and Stephanie Evans of hockingstuart Albert Park for between $4.2 million and $4.6 million.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/historic-debt-level-sparks-fears-of-what-may-happen-in-new-gfc/story-e6frg8zx-1227263826846

Historic debt level sparks fears

Household debt is higher in Australia than anywhere else in the advanced world, exposing the economy to risks in the event of another financial crisis.

The Australian

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/a-developer-paid-nearly-double-the-reserve-for-an-ordinary-suburban-house-in-sydneys-insane-property-market-2015-3

Gladesville home sells for $1.1M above reserve

A developer paid nearly double the reserve for an ordinary suburban house in Sydney's insane property market. 1 Stansell Street, Gladesville sold for $2.85 million – a staggering $1.1 million above the reserve.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/elenberg-fraser-s-211m-skyscraper-approved-for-mel

211m skyscraper approved for Melbourne CBD

Elenberg Fraser’s 380 Lonsdale Street twin towers, located on the northern end of Lonsdale Street, have been approved by Victoria’s new Planning Minister Richard Wynne, making it his first skyscraper approval for Melbourne since Labor came into power last November.

Architecture & Design

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2993336/Will-Gen-Y-home-Australia-s-agents-forecast-tough-times-ahead-two-young-couples-share-struggle-enter-property-market.html

Will Gen Y ever own their own home?

As thousands of young Australians look to buy their first home, it may be Generation Y that suffers the most as skyrocketing property prices preventing them from entering the market. A survey of real estate agents around the country revealed that 60% believe the Australian dream of owning your home is becoming less obtainable, and young Australians could be forced to rent long-term as residential property prices jumped an average of 6.8% in the last 12 months.

Daily Mail

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/mark-zuckerbergs-real-estate-lawsuit-2015-3

Facebook creator in legal battle over property

Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg is in the midst of an increasingly revealing legal battle regarding a home purchase he made in 2013. Zuckerberg reportedly scooped up the four houses adjacent to his Palo Alto home when he heard that developer Mircea Voskerician planned to build a large, 9,600-square-foot house on one of the lots behind his property. Voskericia now claims that the billionaire never followed through on an agreement the two had made in secret.

Business Insider

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/nsw-election-2015-gbca-urges-all-political-parties

GBCA pushes sustainability agenda in NSW

The Green Building Council of Australia has urged all political parties in New South Wales to ‘seize the sustainability agenda’ ahead of the polls. The state is second only to Victoria in terms of Green Star ratings.

Architecture & Design

http://www.rebonline.com.au/breaking-news/8787-federal-court-to-rule-on-1-real-estate-strategy?utm_source=Real%20Estate%20Business&utm_campaign=Real_Estate_Business_Bulletin16_03_2015&utm_medium=email

Federal Court to rule on $1 real estate strategy

Federal Court proceedings have been instituted against a property company that has allegedly told consumers it can buy houses for $1. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleges We Buy Houses and Rick Otton have contravened Australian Consumer Law.

REB

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11417071

Auckland's real estate fail

Auckland recorded the strongest growth in house prices, nearly twice the national average, but is third from bottom of the class in per capita GDP growth over those seven years.

New Zealand Herald