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Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Queensland apartments appeal to the empty nester

Australian Apartment Advocacy's latest research has found when the kids leave home, the parents move out too.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Construction

Approved home park site comes onto the market in Maryborough

Ray White Special Projects has listed a 27ha parcel of land for $3.375 million that has great exposure and would suit a variety of uses.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Striking Drummoyne home with blockbuster water views

A design statement offering sophisticated living in an enviable location, this home is for sale by Chris Wilkins and Jessica Carbone of Ray White Drummoyne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

'Reka Dom': Grand Federation overlooking Woodford Bay

This charming Longueville residence enjoys a large level lawn with stunning water views and waterfront reserve access. For sale by Adam Ross and William Laing of Knight Frank Sydney.

National

Construction

Is your most important asset insured properly?

Recent research has found many Australian property owners are under-insured by up to 66 per cent, due to the use of online calculators.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Deceased estate at Bridgeman Downs comes on the market through Ray White Special Projects

Centrally located 1.99ha property at Bridgeman Downs offers a range of possibilities.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

'James Bond House': Modern minimalist acreage

Less than 17km from Brisbane’s CBD, this sprawling as-new home celebrates an indoor outdoor lifestyle across approx. 1 hectare. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Design

Understated luxury on the Swan River is up for sale

Superb architectural craftsmanship and timeless appeal promise a luxurious lifestyle from this grand residence at Attadale.

National

People

Strategic National role filled for Herron Todd White

Herron Todd White Australia welcomes Drew Hendrey to their strategic national role.

South Australia (SA)

People

Great Gatsby makes an appearance at REISA Awards for Excellence

On Saturday night, South Australia’s real estate elite battled it out at the 2019 REISA Awards for Excellence.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/melbourne-highrise-units-top-negative-equity-risk-moodys-20161013-gs1i9d

Melbourne high-rise units top negative equity risk: Moody's

Moody's figures (based on analysis of mortgage backed securities) show buyers of inner city high-rise apartments in Melbourne have created just 7.6% in "additional equity" since taking out a mortgage, compared with 19.7% of equity created in inner Sydney apartments and 10% in Brisbane.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.couriermail.com.au/realestate/news/brisbane-qld/housing-demand-hits-alltime-high-led-by-record-levels-down-south/news-story/253287b8773270d918d5f5a6bfe3f09a

Housing demand hits all-time high led by record levels down south

Housing demand has hit all-time high across the country driven by record levels in New South Wales and Victoria, a new index has found.

The Courier Mail

http://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/2016/10/exclusive-singapores-real-estate-tycoon-dr-stanley-quek-rejuvenates-sydneys-infamous-kensington-street/

Singapore's real-estate tycoon Dr Stanley Quek rejuvenates Sydney's infamous Kensington Street

Dr Stanley Quek, the man behind the revival of Sydney’s Chippendale neighbourhood and Kensington Street, brings a slice of Singapore to Australia’s dining scene.

The Peak Magazine

http://architectureau.com/articles/comedian-tim-ross-to-present-two-part-series-on-australian-architecture/

Australian architecture comes to small screen

A two-part series on Australian architecture presented by broadcaster and comedian Tim Ross will air on the ABC early November.

Architecture AU

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/when-should-landlords-be-allowed-to-evict-tenants-20160928-grqxlh.html

When should landlords be allowed to evict tenants?

On what basis should a landlord or a real estate agent be allowed to evict a tenant?

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/millers-point-sirius-residents-last-days/7919636

Last days at Millers Point

Florence, Cherie and Barney are some of the few residents left after the NSW Government sold off public housing in Sydney's Miller's Point.

The ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/states-stamp-duty-hike-taxes-foreign-buyer-enthusiasm/news-story/c07c66243a118fa218103f7e66906c68

State’s stamp duty hike taxes foreign buyer enthusiasm

The former head of the Queensland government’s international trade arm has slammed the government for imposing a foreign-investor tax he says has “switched off” overseas property buyers.

The Australian

http://asia.nikkei.com/Viewpoints/Viewpoints/Anthony-Couse-Mining-boom-has-faded-but-Australian-property-still-glitters

Mining boom has faded, but Australian property still glitters

Australia remains attractive to offshore capital sources despite the transition of the mining sector from investment to production, says Anthony Couse, Asia Pacific CEO at JLL.

Nikkei Asian Review