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Increased interest from development groups for residential sites

Development and site acquisition specialist, Michael Bevan, appointed by McGrath Projects to address increased demand.

National

The Economy

BMT shows how to earn two rental streams from one property

Increased property prices have forced many out of the market, causing a surge in demand for alternative living arrangements, according to BMT Tax Depreciation

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

31 properties go under the hammer at The Event

The annual auction, held by Ray White Surfers Paradise Group called The Event, has given a clear indication of strong real estate demand on the Gold Coast.

National

The Economy

The persistently missing middle in housing

The ‘missing middle’ refers to a paucity of new development that provides low rise, medium density housing options, according to CoreLogic.

National

The Economy

Real Estate Outlook for 2020

It's a new decade and a new year, as real estate experts from Urban Property Australia, Riskwise and the Real Estate Institute of Australia share their thoughts.

International

The Economy

Potential Chinese New Year mini boom for Australian property market, says Juwai IQI

Juwai IQI Executive Chairman Georg Chmiel evaluates what the Year of the White Rat could mean for Australia's property industry.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Gold Coast market gathers steam ahead of The Event with six properties already sold

Ray White Surfers Paradise has had the ideal build-up to the Gold Coast's flagship real estate auction, selling six property prior to The Event on Saturday.

National

The Economy

'Significant' increase in auction clearance rates during December quarter - CoreLogic

CoreLogic's Quarterly Auction Update has shown increased activity for both buyers and vendors across the majority of capital cities in the three months to December 2019.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Timeless elegance and grand scale in exclusive Melbourne pocket

The perfect environment for family living, with brilliant alfresco options ideal for grand-scale events, a floodlit tennis court and a palm fringed pool and spa. For sale by Rocco Montanaro and Malcolm Perkins of Morrison Kleeman Estate Agents Eltham.

National

The Economy

Real estate industry comes to the rescue of bushfire victims

The Real Estate Institute Industry of Australia has announced Beyond the Bricks, a three phase plan involving the whole industry, to help those devastated by the Australian bushfires.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/not-just-up-to-the-west-sydneys-east-needs-to-shoulder-more-of-the-density-load-experts-say-20161128-gszksf/

Sydney’s east needs to shoulder more of the density load

Sydney is becoming a tale of two cities, with the western suburbs expected to shoulder most of the growth in housing and population.

Domain

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/audit-report-reveals-major-failures-in-sydneys-21-billion-light-rail-project-20161129-gt0imv.html

Audit report reveals public misled on Sydney's light rail cost blowout

Two of the NSW government's senior ministers are under pressure about the reasons for the $549m blowout in the cost of Sydney's inner-city light rail project.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-strangest-trophy-home-alkira-sells-in-secret-preauction-deal-20161130-gt0kha/

Australia’s strangest trophy home, Alkira, sells in secret deal

A last minute deal has been struck for one of Australia’s strangest homes the night before it was due to go to auction without a reserve price.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/china-clamps-down-on-real-estate/news-story/02a23eacb45ea965f875ff4d2e5c681c

China clamps down on real estate

China has approved new real estate measures in Shanghai, requiring buyers to make a down payment of at least 35%.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/unprecedented-gap-in-mortgage-rates-hits-240-basis-points-20161129-gszpbn?et_cid=29055628&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/unprecedented-gap-in-mortgage-rates-hits-240-basis-points-20161129-gszpbn&Email_name=MW5-11-29&Day_Sent=29112016

'Unprecedented' gap in mortgage rates hits 240 basis points

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive residential mortgage rates has blown out, as lenders struggle with volatile capital markets, costly underwriting, regulatory changes and the growing likelihood of rate rises.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/hardwood-shortage-to-effect-building-industry-and?mid=45cd955c6d&utm_source=Newsletter%20Lists&utm_campaign=82d57335cf-Architecture%20and%20Design%20Newsletter%20-%20201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aac924711-82d57335cf-100081773

Hardwood shortage worrying for building industry and consumer wallets

A shortage of Australian hardwoods, such as spotted gum, Tasmanian oak and ironbark, is predicted.

Architecture & Design

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/foreigners-pile-back-into-australian-property-reigniting-bubble-fears-20161124-gsx97i.html

Foreigners pile back into Australian property, reigniting bubble fears

Australia's 'spring-selling' real estate season has seen a defiant return of Chinese buyers.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/is-building-quality-a-casualty-of-sydney-s-constru

Is building quality a casualty of Sydney’s construction boom?

Problems with buildings developed primarily for investors, such as leaking roofs, are less likely to be reported by tenants or investigated by owners.

Architecture & Design