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Queensland (Qld)

People

Gavin Croft second person to win an REI Auctioneer of the Year title in two states

Former REINSW auctioneer of the year Gavin Croft has won the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year.

National

Politics

Mould and what it means for the property manager, agent, and tenant

Malcolm Gunning, President of the REIA and Carmel D'Aspromonte, director property management at Fletchers discuss how to handle mould in rental homes.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Parramatta a 'suburb of choice' and 'sub-city of Sydney'

RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg and Roy Halabi, Principal of Guardian Property Specialists Parramatta, discuss the property outlook for Parramatta following infrastructure developments and capital growth.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Luxe resort living on Casuarina Beach

Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, this 12-bedroom property occupies nearly two acres of beachfront land and includes a day spa, gymnasium, yoga room, and restaurant facilities. For sale by Sophie Christou of Raine & Horne Byron Bay.

National

The Economy

Sales of million dollar properties trending lower - largest fall in Sydney and Melbourne

CoreLogic has revealed sales of million dollar properties are trending lower, brought upon by a recent decline in values across the national housing market.

National

The Economy

Local facilities which can influence your home's value

Tony Collidge, President of the REIT and Simon McGrath of Abel McGrath discuss what local facilities can bring benefit and detriment to home value.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba

Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba started in real estate after a "midlife correction" and 25 year career in retail management.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Exclusive Coopers Shoot home with glorious outlook

This single level residence, in an idyllic hinterland setting, takes in panoramic mountain, ocean and coastline views, just five minutes from Byron Bay. For sale by Ruth Gotterson of McGrath Byron Bay.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast apartment market "shedding ‘boom and bust’ reputation"

Chris Litfin of Knight Frank and James Drake of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty discuss the market on the Gold Coast for apartments, and luxury duplex and detached homes.

National

Design

Small home alterations for big price returns

Interior designer Greg Natale and Troy Dowker of Ray White give advice on home presentation for those looking to sell their homes.

Pages

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