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AIBS weighs in on Sydney Opal Tower building trouble

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyers has questioned the necessity of the NSW Government's new regulations on building certifiers in the wake of the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Ridgedale: A Majestic Residence with expansive Pittwater views

The Northern sun shines through every room of this master built home on Bayview's most prestigious street. For sale by Ryan Petrie of LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Bayview estate with 180-degree Pittwater views

This entertainer’s home features sparkling water views and stunning premium additions such as Swedish sauna, home cinema, championship tennis court and games room with bar. For sale by John Luschwitz, Josh Luschwitz and Mark Blake of Luschwitz Pymble.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Designer Noosa Dunes beach home

Designed to maximise the sparkling ocean views, this luxury beachfront home is only 5 minutes from the vibrant Oceanside villages of Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach. For sale by David Conolly of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

Western Australia (WA)

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Historic rural luxury: Deepdale Farm

This award-winning property includes a guesthouse, a party barn, workshop, hangar, helipads, olive grove and manager’s residence. For sale by Graham Bowie and Neil McAllister of Western Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Beachfront escape on Castaway Beach

Designed by Chris Clout, this coastal retreat enjoys a 17m lap pool, ocean, white water, coastal and foreshore views, and direct beach access. For sale by Karen Harman of Dowling & Neylan Real Estate Noosaville.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Aria submits application for Fish Lane Town Square

Aria Property Group has announced plans to establish a new urban park at South Brisbane's Fish Lane.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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World class design in spectacular Newport transformation

Completed in 2015, this energy efficient home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches balances simple sophistication with the warmth of natural materials. For sale by David Eden and James Baker of McGrath Avalon Beach.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Mt Martha Mirage: luxury in limestone

Capturing beach, coastline and bay views from almost every vantage point, this 5-bedroom residence offers contemporary coastal living. For sale by Dean Phillips and Alexandra Otte of McEwing Partners Mornington.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Kooringal: timeless Byron garden estate

With classic marble interiors, this expansive single level home hosts a variety of luxurious spaces and enjoys infinity pool, tennis court and organic vegetable garden and orchard. For sale by Ku Darroch of Real Estate Of Distinction Byron Bay.

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http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15121-some-market-values-to-decline-by-over-3-5

Some market values to decline by over 3.5%

The new CoreLogic-Moody’s Analytics Australian Forecast Home Value Index predicts that home value growth is likely to slow down across Australia this year.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/pm-pivots-to-positive-as-real-estate-overtakes-mining-20160229-gn6gio.html

PM pivots to positive as real estate overtakes mining

Real estate has overtaken mining to become Australia's most profitable industry.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/buyers-confident-as-analysts-deny-bubble-claims/news-story/ef2646ac868a5fac2073c211edeb883d

Buyers confident as analysts deny bubble claims

Buyers have shrugged off bearish pronouncements and broader uncertainty over the housing market to push clearance rates and sales volumes higher, as a growing number of experts downplay the likelihood of a housing crisis.

The Australian

https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/architecture/2016/02/29/pritzker-prize-winning-architect-alejandro-aravena/14564916002923

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena

Pritzker prizewinner Alejandro Aravena's social housing proves the value of architects to urban planning.

The Saturday Paper

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydneys-central-to-channel-midtown-manhattan-20160229-gn6bgx

Sydney's Central to channel Midtown Manhattan

The NSW government wants to transform the 80-100 hectares of government-owned land around the 1.5km long rail corridor from Central Station to Eveleigh, and create more jobs, more homes and more green spaces and facilities.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/property-investor-loan-growth-near-twoyear-low-20160229-gn6bcm

Property investor loan growth near two-year low

Loan growth in the housing investor market has dipped to its slowest pace in almost two years, after banks toughened credit policies and raised interest rates for property investors in 2015.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/no-big-short-as-auction-results-round-out-strong-february-20160227-gn5i26

No 'Big Short' as auction results round out strong February

The capital city auction results at the weekend showed no evidence that buyers had concerns about a looming house price crash, as predicted by contrarian research house Variant Perception in its Big Short-themed report.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/what-housing-bubble-analyst-queries-motives-behind-doom/news-story/237e6142a9486a74a6c791ed9de9a4f2

What housing bubble? Analyst queries motives behind doom

Ray White chairman Brian White has heard talk of an Australian housing bubble — and that bubble bursting — time and again in his 50 years in real estate.

The Australian Financial Review