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Get to know Christopher Thomas of Thomas & Alexander Interiors

Christopher Thomas of Thomas & Alexander Interiors is known for his passion and dedication in creating timeless, understated luxury.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Sophisticated Clayfield renovation over 2 titles

This premium family home is set on a private, elevated block of approx. 1,070sqm only 6km from Brisbane’s CBD. For sale by Drew Davies and Rhys Cockram of McGrath New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Gavin Croft second person to win an REI Auctioneer of the Year title in two states

Former REINSW auctioneer of the year Gavin Croft has won the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year.

National

Politics

Mould and what it means for the property manager, agent, and tenant

Malcolm Gunning, President of the REIA and Carmel D'Aspromonte, director property management at Fletchers discuss how to handle mould in rental homes.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Parramatta a 'suburb of choice' and 'sub-city of Sydney'

RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg and Roy Halabi, Principal of Guardian Property Specialists Parramatta, discuss the property outlook for Parramatta following infrastructure developments and capital growth.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Luxe resort living on Casuarina Beach

Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, this 12-bedroom property occupies nearly two acres of beachfront land and includes a day spa, gymnasium, yoga room, and restaurant facilities. For sale by Sophie Christou of Raine & Horne Byron Bay.

National

The Economy

Sales of million dollar properties trending lower - largest fall in Sydney and Melbourne

CoreLogic has revealed sales of million dollar properties are trending lower, brought upon by a recent decline in values across the national housing market.

National

The Economy

Local facilities which can influence your home's value

Tony Collidge, President of the REIT and Simon McGrath of Abel McGrath discuss what local facilities can bring benefit and detriment to home value.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba

Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba started in real estate after a "midlife correction" and 25 year career in retail management.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Exclusive Coopers Shoot home with glorious outlook

This single level residence, in an idyllic hinterland setting, takes in panoramic mountain, ocean and coastline views, just five minutes from Byron Bay. For sale by Ruth Gotterson of McGrath Byron Bay.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australian-agricultural-land-sales-slip-to-145b-over-winter-20151126-gl8yyi

Agricultural land sales slip to $14.5b over winter

Sales of agricultural land across Australia in the year to August reached $14.5 billion, slightly down on the previous month because of the traditional winter slowdown.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/strata-laws-rushed-without-research-says-nsw-opposition-20151129-glaojh.html

Strata laws rushed without research, says NSW opposition

New strata laws contained gaping holes and were rushed through NSW Parliament before a major research report was published, the state opposition says.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/house-prices-are-cooling-not-crashing--but-may-force-rba-cut-citi-says-20151126-gl8pdg

House prices are cooling not crashing

The housing market isn't crashing, but it could force the RBA to cut interest rates again, Citi economists say.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/29/realestate/our-year-of-living-airbnb.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0

One year of living Airbnb

Alistair Cook once described New York as 'the biggest collection of villages in the world,' and I dreamed of living in them all.

The New York Times

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/equity-from-family-home-could-fund-aged-care-20151125-gl8855

Equity from home could fund aged care

Superannuation funds have been called upon to do more to help their members be better prepared to deal with rising health and aged care costs.

Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/what-makes-for-good-walkable-places/#

What makes for good walkable cities?

The walkability of many cities in the developed world has long been underwhelming, but that's changing thanks to a resurgence in the popularity of urban living.

Sourcable

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/australian-house-design-evolved-for-climate-and-prestige/story-e6frg9jx-1227622952034?sv=a6bfcbfa564bb91fea282402e446e028

Australian house design evolved for climate and prestige

Australian homes were once inspired by English design, but today have a more Mediterranean feel.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-blocks-dean-and-shay-sell-penthouse-for-23m-20151125-gl7jtw

The Block's Dean and Shay sell penthouse for $2.3m

The Block auctions have knocked Melbourne apartment prices out of the ball park.

Australian Financial Review