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Barwon Riverfront Beauty

Absolute riverfront cottage being one of only 25 titles that fronts onto, and includes part of, the stunning Barwon River and a stroll from the bustling Barwon Heads village, for sale by Christian Bartley and Levi Turner of Bellarine Property Barwon Heads.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Little House on The Prairie cottage, the perfect tree change.

Set on 16.1 ha (approx) on the Tomahawk Creek in the middle of the Kirth Kiln National Park, Wombat Gully Farm is an idyllic mix of quality open pasture and light natural bush.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Palm Beach perfection, sublime waterfront beach house

Breathtaking beach house on Sydney's northern beaches for sale by Michael King of L J Hooker Palm Beach.

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Wishing our readers a safe and happy Christmas

This is the last Recon Daily newsletter for 2017; we'll be back on 15 January 2018. We wish our readers all the very best for the holiday period.

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Top 10 articles 2017 The Real Estate Conversation

From Melbourne's most affordable suburbs, to the owner of its most expensive mansion. From a unique Adelaide water-tower home, to a global bank's Aussie lending blackspots. The Real Estate Conversation's readers are interested in the full gamut of property-related news.

Tasmania (Tas.)

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Booming beautiful Bicheno - Tasmania's coastal wildlife gem

A spectacular waterfront home, only 3 kilometres from the friendly Tasmanian seaside town of Bicheno, is for sale through Nicolette van Wijngaarden of Unique Estates Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Heavenly haven on Sunshine Beach

Designed by John Burgess for the ultimate beachfront lifestyle, an iconic home at the exclusive northern end of Queensland's Sunshine Beach. For sale through Eric Seetoo and Tom Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

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Women In Strata, connecting women in strata management

Women In Strata offer networking events, educational programs and advocacy for strata managers, business owners, assistants, accounts staff and students or those aspiring to future strata employment.

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Most viewed properties 2017 on The Real Estate Conversation

From waterfront mansions and Batman-style driveways, to quirky artist retreats and historic homes, we look back at the most viewed properties on The Real Estate Conversation in 2017.

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Why become a property manager?

What is a property manager, what skills do they require, and how do you become one?

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News Roundup

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jun/04/australia-is-sending-mixed-messages-on-housing-affordability-says-oecd

Australia is sending mixed messages on housing affordability, says OECD

The federal government is continuing to send mixed messages on housing affordability, the OECD says in a stark warning interest rate cuts should be halted to avoid the risk of a “sharp correction” in property prices.

The Guardian

http://architectureau.com/articles/4m-boost-for-prefab-housing-industry/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=dd8d8980a3-AAU_2015_06_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-dd8d8980a3-40540417&mc_cid=dd8d8980a3&mc_eid=d865be39ad

$4m boost for prefab housing industry

The University of Melbourne has received $4 million to fund a new Australian Research Council Training Centre for Advanced Manufacturing in Prefabricated Housing.

Architecture AU

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/point-pipers-altona-mansion-sale-dodged-foreign-investment-laws-20150603-ghfk30

Point Piper's Altona mansion sale dodged foreign investment laws

The mystery owner of Australia's most famous trophy home, Altona in Sydney's Point Piper, is a Chinese property developer who concealed his investment behind an elderly Melbourne couple to avoid foreign investment laws.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/hoyts-sold-to-china-cinema-giant-wanda/story-e6frg906-1227381057250

Hoyts sold to China cinema giant involved in property

China’s Wanda Cinema Line Corp has announced it will buy Australia’s Hoyts Group, expanding an entertainment empire controlled by billionaire Wang Jianlin. Wanda has been active in Australia’s commercial real-estate and tourism sectors. The company began official construction of a $970m joint venture property development in the Gold Coast in late March.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/apartments-townhouses-continue-to-drive-australian-building-approvals-20150504-1mzb3y.html

Apartments, townhouses continue to drive Australian building approvals

Australian cities are growing skyward as much as out into the suburbs, with data on Monday confirming that the boom in high-density living is helping to pick up slack in the economy as it changes the shape of our urban centres.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.wsj.com/articles/in-hong-kong-the-apartments-are-fit-for-a-mosquito-1433237582?mod=e2fb

In Hong Kong, the Apartments Are Fit for a Mosquito

So small are some of the new developments in Hong Kong that they have been given the moniker “mosquito-sized units.” The incredible shrinking apartments in Hong Kong are part of a broader trend of rising values of residential real estate in major cities around the world, as investors see property as a better investment than low-yielding bonds.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/ato-investigates-195-house-sales-for-foreign-investors/story-fn9656lz-1227379579115

The Australian ATO investigates 195 house sales for foreign investors

The Australian Taxation Office is investigating 195 properties that may have been purchased illegally by foreign investors. Acting second tax commissioner Neil Olesen confirmed the number at a Senate estimates hearing in Canberra today but was unable to provide a breakdown of price ranges.

The Australian

http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/news/buy-a-key-piece-of-rocky-history-for-a-cool-195m/2659679/

Buy a key piece of Rockhampton history for a cool $1.95m

A Rockhampton couple are relinquishing a piece of town history after spending 15 years on its restoration; and seeking a pretty $1.95 million.

The Morning Bulletin