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Utz Sanby-designed country retreat with grand sweeping views

Only 20 minutes from Coffs Harbour, this property includes two dwellings set on approx. 100 acres, with picturesque views over Orara Valley. For sale by Peter Stone and Michael Ball of Real Estate Of Distinction.

National

The Economy

Houses outperform unit market, while unit market consistently better performer

This week 1,400 homes went to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 59.1 per cent, while last week there were 1,324 auctions and the final clearance rate came in at 54 per cent, according to data from CoreLogic.

National

Design

What’s trending: Landscaping

Kristina Smith from landscape design company Everscapes, and James Hayter, director of integrated design practice Oxigen, discuss what they believe are the top trends in residential landscaping in Australia.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Jeremy Fox, Director of RT Edgar

Jeremy Fox, Director of RT Edgar speaks to WILLIAMS MEDIA about his long history in real estate, and why he has loved every minute of it.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Fitzroy

Featured Property

Edinburgh Gardens sanctuary with spectacular city views

Designed by Travis Walton Architecture, this deluxe renovation in Fitzroy North features 3 generous bedrooms, multiple living areas and top-line appointments. For sale by Simon Shrimpton and Danielle Reynolds of Jellis Craig Fitzroy.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Whitsundays property market coming alive

Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty and Mark Beale of Ray White Whitsundays discuss the Whitsundays market and three outstanding sales in the last year.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Stacked neighbourhoods, twisting towers and an illuminated cloud: shortlisted designs for $2 billion Southbank site

The six shortlisted designs by architects around the world as part of the Southbank by Beulah competition in Melbourne, have been announced.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Dion Tolley of Place Bulimba

Dion Tolley of Place Bulimba speaks to WILLIAMS MEDIA about advice for young people starting in the industry: "Don't get disappointed when you see your colleagues driving the latest Mercedes, going on extravagant holidays, or buying a Rolex watch."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Peaceful Clayfield home with understated elegance

Catering to the modern family, this Brisbane residence offers seamless open plan living, inground pool and a self contained guest house. For sale by Debora Sutton and Troy Hillier of Belle Property Wilston.

The Economy

Housing finance numbers down while first home buyers up

Malcolm Gunning, President of the REIA and Shane Garrett, senior economist at HIA discuss the latest housing finance figures released by the ABS.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/why-a-strata-law-shakeup-wont-deliver-cheaper-housing-20151125-gl796q/

Why a strata law shake-up won't deliver cheaper housing

Recent changes to strata title legislation in NSW will remove the need for all owners to agree to sell or redevelop their apartment block as a whole.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/london-property-loses-lustre-for-chinese-investors/story-fn9656lz-1227622983320

London property loses lustre for Chinese investors

Chinese investors have walked away from about $5.3 billion worth of property deals in London in recent weeks, raising concerns a trend is emerging.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/money/households-gear-up-for-next-phase-of-the-solar-revolution-20151117-gl1caz.html

Households gear up for next phase of the solar revolution

Solar panels are landing on rooftops just as the Hills Hoist invaded backyards. If you're not solar-powered, you're not with it.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/scape-looks-to-launch-in-sydney-20151125-gl7y37

Scape looks to launch in Sydney

Student accommodation provider Scape Student Living is the successful tenderer for a prime development site in the Sydney University precinct.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/competition-policy-reform-reaches-into-real-estate-20151124-gl6r67

Competition policy reform reaches into real estate

The restrictive and anti-competitive nature of Australia's planning and zoning rules has been recognised by the Turnbull government in its response to Professor Ian Harper's 'Competition Policy Review'.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/ubs-worldwide-housing-bubble-2015-11

UBS: These 12 massive housing markets are too hot

Many of the most attractive housing markets in the world are vastly overpriced, according to Mark Haefele, global chief investment officer UBS.

Business Insider Australia

https://sourceable.net/australia-building-family-friendly-homes/#

Is Australia building too few family-friendly homes?

In the mid 1980s, single detached houses accounted for more than three in four new dwelling approvals for construction in Australia. Today, four in 10 approvals are for semi-detached or non-detached dwellings.

Sourcable

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/historic-kew-mansion-sold-for-94m-last-year-to-be-demolished/story-fni0ckoo-1227620951142

Historic Kew Mansion sold for $9.4m last year to be demolished

A Melbourne council has granted permission for a historic mansion to be demolished after deeming it 'too altered to be of individual heritage significance'.

The Daily Telegraph