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Real estate industry comes to the rescue of bushfire victims

The Real Estate Institute Industry of Australia has announced Beyond the Bricks, a three phase plan involving the whole industry, to help those devastated by the Australian bushfires.

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Contemporary rainforest retreat: 'Bassingbourn' Queensland Hinterland

Host intimate wine and cheese-tasting nights in the one-of-a-kind wine cellar and tasting room. For sale by Craig Porter of LJ Hooker Mooloolaba.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Perfect place to retire on the water sold: REAL Specialists

A second time on the market sees this Banora Point home which has been sold at auction through REAL Specialists agent Gary Evenden.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

2020 will see a number of legislative changes in the real estate industry

Sweeping changes are coming for NSW landlords, tenants and real estate agents in 2020, according to REINSW.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Brisbane's infrastructure plans for 2020

The latest news on the infrastructure updates in Brisbane City including the airport's new runway, Queen's Wharf and the Cross River Tunnel

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Find ‘Utopia’ on Hamilton Island

The ultimate in relaxation and tranquillity, or a fantastic luxury holiday letting opportunity. For sale by Liam Kearney of Hamilton Island Real Estate.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Lake Como style by the river in Applecross, WA

This signature Swan River mansion is "reminiscent of a bygone era of grandeur". For sale by Meryl Carter of Western Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

The Economy

The Winter Property Report

The Agency's Winter Property Report gives details on what has been happening in the property market for 2020.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Luxury heritage estate and acreage: ‘Baroona’

One of the finest pastoral homesteads in Australia remains beautifully intact after almost two centuries. For sale by Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Sydney.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Go off-grid with this smart luxury rainforest penthouse in Mt Somerset

Close to everything, yet completely private and serene, this environmentally positive property is for sale by Barbara Wolveridge of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Port Douglas.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/construction/female-builder-urges-women-to-pick-up-the-tools-20161124-gsx77q

Female builder urges women to 'pick up the tools'

Perceived sexism in Victoria's construction industry is holding women back from on-site roles, the first women to lead Master Builders Association.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinesemade-100-billion-city-near-singapore-scares-everybody-20161127-gsygac

Chinese-made $100bn city near Singapore 'scares everybody'

Chinese developer are building a $100 billion city in southern Malaysia.

The Australian Financial Review

http://architectureau.com/articles/the-many-facades-of-madrid/

The many facades of Madrid

The 2016 Dulux Study Tour explores Madrid's many decorated facades and how they contribute to the vibrancy of its spaces.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/city-deal-will-boost-housing-supply-and-drive-down-skyhigh-prices/news-story/f6fd07f0d817e5dc1fafb9db3b9d00fc

City deal will boost housing supply and drive down sky-high prices

It’s time to get real on the magnitude of Sydney's supply problem. The Greater Sydney Commission’s district plans estimate we need 725,000 new homes by 2036.

The Australian

http://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-she-sheds-20161106-story.html

Move over, man caves, make room for 'she sheds'

Designer Karen Vidal has been converting former 'carriage houses' into places women car read, watch TV, and just be alone.

LA Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/they-razed-john-howards-house-and-put-up-a-kfc/news-story/2cd46fe298ca48b8baccb4d5ba715124

Childhood homes of PMs razed without a trace

In America they would become shrines, in Britain they would get blue heritage plaques, but in Australia the childhood homes of our prime ministers get little respect.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/westpac-bank-jacks-up-price-on-fixed-rate-home-loans-investment-loans-20161124-gsx9qn

Westpac Bank jacks up price on fixed rate home loans, investment loans

Westpac has joined the ranks of lenders jacking-up interest rates on fixed-rate home loans and investment property loans.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/slick-new-apartments-are-becoming-part-of-our-heritage-20161124-gsxa3f/

Slick new apartments are becoming part of our heritage

The most expensive and sought-after dwellings in the world are in heritage buildings with the soaring ceilings, carved woodwork and intricate cornices of a bygone era.

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