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How Gen Y will reshape the property market

Generation Y is expected to reshape the residential property market over the coming decades, with demand for bigger apartments and townhouses expected, according to a report by BIS Oxford Economics.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Get to know Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall of Ray White Commercial Gold Coast

Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall of Ray White Commercial Gold Coast joined as a team just over two years ago and have been great friends for more than 15 years.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Refined renovation in Ascot Vale

This bespoke Victorian family residence celebrates its period details, combining historical features with award-winning contemporary style. For sale by Arch Staver and David Sanguinedo of Nelson Alexander Ascot Vale.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

"Aspirational suburbs lead the way" in Perth market recovery

North Fremantle, Bicton and Nedlands are among the 12 Perth suburbs to have experienced house price growth this year after suffering declines last year, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).

National

The Economy

Ways to splash the extra cash from depreciation

Bradley Beer, CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation told WILLIAMS MEDIA about smarter ways to use the extra cash made from depreciation.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Should you invest in a beach box?

They're the iconic, brightly coloured boxes dotting the Brighton and Mornington Peninsula coastline - but are beach boxes a good investment?

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Designer beach box offers private and secluded bar for $150,000

This private beach box features a rotating and extendable bar, lockable storage space and views extending across port Phillip bay to City skyline.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Lake Monger architectural masterpiece

This iconic home is for sale by Craig Gaspar of Caporn Young Claremont and Emily Hiskins of Space Real Estate Cottesloe, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the residence is “one of the suburb's most recognisable and highly desired residences.”

National

The Economy

"Buyers frustrated with lack of stock" in Melbourne market

Auction volumes are picking up the pace, as frustrated buyers keen to close a deal make their move in the lead up to the end of the year.

National

The Economy

Predicted regional growth areas

Carol Carter from QLD Sotheby's International Realty, Damian Caine from Caine Property Ballarat, and Malcolm Gunning of the REIA spoke to WILLIAMS MEDIA about regional areas around Australia that they believe are experiencing growth.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/bca-slams-farmland-curbs/story-e6frg8zx-1227628895875

BCA slams farmland curbs

Sweeping new government restrictions on foreign investors buying farmland and food processing companies are counter-productive, deter investment, and are sending the wrong signals internationally, says BCA.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/lure-retirees-out-of-homes-to-save-retirement-system-coalition-told-20151130-glbhk0

Lure retirees out of homes to save retirement system, Coalition told

Most retirees could reduce their reliance on the age pension, enjoy a higher standard of living, and wipe billions from the budget deficit by tapping into the $1 trillion tied up in the family home, says report.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/greenland-plans-800m-luxury-project-for-lachlans-line-in-macquarie-park-20151130-glbcc4

Greenland plans $800m luxury project for Lachlan's Line in Macquarie Park

Government-backed Chinese developer Greenland Australia has won the tender for two super land lots at Macquarie Park.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14897-mining-towns-collapse-hasn-t-even-begun

Mining towns' collapse 'hasn't even begun yet'

Investors burned by the downturn in mining activity and decline in commodity prices have been warned by BIS Shrapnel that things are only going to get worse.

Smart Property Investor

https://sourceable.net/melbourne-sprawl-continues-to-spread-unchecked/

Melbourne sprawl continues unchecked

A record spike in sales of Melbourne's greenfield lots coincides with calls from government and academia for curbs on the city's peripheral sprawl.

Sourcable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-john-mcgrath-will-change-australian-real-estate-20151124-gl7650

How John McGrath will change Australian real estate

In 27 years John McGrath has built an enviable real estate operation. Now he expects the growth to accelerate.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/new-rent-discount-apartment-block-in-zetland-helps-low-income-earners-live-closer-to-the-city/story-fni0cly6-1227625746733

New Zetland apartment block helps low-income earners live closer to the city

With Sydneysiders forced to splash more and more of their income on skyrocketing rents, one new private development has come up with a solution to allow low-income workers to live near the city.

Daily Telegraph

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lack-of-building-and-construction-skills-to-meet-nsw-growth-plans-20151126-gl8iui

Lack of building and construction skills to meet NSW growth plans

The NSW government's drive to built the state economy has boosted the state's building and construction industry, data from the National Centre of Vocational Education Research has shown.

Australian Financial Review