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The Economy

House prices continuing to fall with Canberra the most affected

The Real Estate Institute of Australia Real Estate Market Facts report shows housing prices are continuing to drop.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Family finesse: South Perth residence with views to Swan River

This generously proportioned, elegant modern property offers a blend of stunning design and homely comfort. For sale by Vivien Yap of Ray White Claremont.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Howard Smith Wharves "game changing for Brisbane"

Scott Hutchinson and Andy Morgan of Hutchinson Builders discuss the Howard Smith Wharves development and what it means for Brisbane.

National

People

Three common real estate networking mistakes to avoid

Virginia Brookes, Director of Resolver Recruitment discusses the most common real estate networking mistakes people make.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Julia de Campo of Kay & Burton Armadale

At only 27, Julia de Campo has already become one of the key agents at the new Kay & Burton office in Armadale.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Sunshine Coast slice of paradise: contemporary living in bushland setting

For sale by Dan Smith of Ray White Buderim, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Buyers from interstate or capital cities are regularly surprised by the fact they can still buy on the Sunshine Coast at very affordable levels.”

National

The Economy

Australians should be earning six-figures to avoid being under housing stress, says report

The Australian Housing Income Gap Report shows thousands of Australians are under 'severe' housing stress.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Rush to Rochedale: SEQ’s most strategic development site for sale

Expressions of interest are sought for a development site for sale in Rochedale, by Ray White Special Projects Qld.

Queensland (Qld)

Design

Asian influence in Jollys Lookout, Queensland

Joseph Lordi of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty discusses the property market in Jollys Lookout, and a home he has for sale designed by Dion Seminara Architecture.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Prestigious Chelmer residence with private river frontage

This luxurious residence features gold-class style home cinema, full-service bar with plumbed in expresso machine and private jetty with pontoon. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/in-depth/business-leaders-forum/leaders-forum-dreaming-of-a-wellplanned-suburban-future/news-story/5f20788c2f5eff7567a2df5a519a521c

Leaders forum: Dreaming of a well-planned suburban future

The great Australian dream of the quarter-acre block is long gone, according to Mirvac chief Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/lj-hooker-eyes-stake-in-agency-group-ahead-of-400m-ipo/news-story/132eb7ab3cb6cdaad39e1a09b0499cfe

LJ Hooker eyes stake in agency group ahead of $400m IPO

Real estate chain LJ Hooker is in negotiations to buy at least part of Melbourne agency Barry Plant Group ahead of an expected $400m initial public offering next year.

The Australian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/home-ownership-put-ahead-of-other-life-goals-209772.aspx

Home Ownership Put Ahead Of Other Life Goals

It seems the Australian dream of home ownership is still alive and well, with results from a new survey revealing many people are putting owning their own home well before other life goals.

Your Investment Property

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/property-owners-and-retailers-fear-new-760-million-emergency-services-levy-20151210-glkiyp

Property owners and retailers fear new $760 million emergency services levy

The Baird government's move to replace the funding of emergency services with a new $760 million land tax has drawn criticism from the property industry and concern from retailers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/fair-trading-investigating-sydney-real-estate-agencies-for-alleged-underquoting-20151204-glfk1a/

Fair Trading investigating Sydney real estate agencies for alleged underquoting

Two Sydney real estate agencies are under investigation following consumer complaints they misrepresented property prices, with more prosecutions expected when new laws are passed in January.

Domain

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/api-online/news/2015/12/business-confidence-influencing-property-markets

Strong business confidence is influencing property markets

Current business and consumer confidence will continue to have a positive effect on Australian property into 2016, according to Property Outlook, the 2016 forecast report by Colliers International.

Australian Property Investor

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/development/lendlease-factory-to-spearhead-1b-construction-disruption-20151208-gliao6

Lendlease factory to spearhead $1 billion construction disruption

Construction heavyweight Lendlease will open a factory in Sydney next year with plans to manufacture $1 billion worth of pre-fabricated building material over the next five years.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14941-2016-boom-suburb-predictions

2016 boom suburb predictions

Council mergers could influence property values in the new year, according to two experts.

Smart Property Investment