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Heritage style in the modern world: Chantry House

Conjure holidays in Tuscany with this sophisticated family home in one of Perth’s most highly sought-after enclaves. For sale by Jody Fewster of Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park.

National

The Economy

Subdued auction conditions with clearance rates of 55.5 per cent

There were 2,404 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, increasing from 1,983 over the previous week.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Adam Cashmore joins The Agency

High-achieving Stonnington and Boorondara agent Adam Cashmore has joined The Agency as a property partner.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Darren Curtis of Christie's International Real Estate

Darren Curtis of Christie's International Real Estate sells some of the most prestigious properties in Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane riverfront acreage with modern mansion

With resort-like features throughout the property, this home’s master retreat offers an additional, completely private getaway, boasting kitchenette, undercover balcony, spa and two separate ensuites. For sale by Jason Adcock of Adcock Prestige Taringa.

International

Design

One of New Zealand's finest homes for sale

54 Twin Peak View in Queenstown, New Zealand is for sale by Bas Smith, principal of Ray White Queenstown.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

Multi-purpose development site in Thornlands for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for a 31-hectare* approved development site, situated at 157-197 Woodlands Drive, Thornlands. For sale by Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Place Bulimba All Star Auction: 75 per cent of properties sold or under negotiation

Paul Curtain, principal of Place Bulimba discusses the results of the All Star Auction held last night, where 21 properties went under the hammer.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Toorak’s Tuileries: bespoke Mediterranean style

This striking, light-filled home has been hand crafted with natural materials for elegant living, only six kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. For sale by Peter Kudelka and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton South Yarra and Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar Toorak.

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"Purblebricks agents would make very little, even top agents" Hayden Groves, REIWA

Hayden Groves of the REIWA, Malcolm Gunning of the REIA, and Leanne Pilkington of the REINSW discuss Purplebricks new service offering and what it means for real estate agents and potential customers of the company.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-crows-nest-metro-station-proving-profitable-for-sellers-20151124-gl6p9u

New Crows Nest metro station proving profitable for sellers

The proposed metro railway station in Sydney's Crows Nest has already started to deliver windfalls for property vendors.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mortgage-default-risk-rising-as-affordability-worsens-moodys/story-fn9656lz-1227619609562

Mortgage default risk rising as affordability worsens: Moody's

Australian housing affordability has 'deteriorated significantly' over the last year, according to ratings agency Moody's.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/asian-developers-eager-to-fill-tourism-gaps/story-fn9656lz-1227617539233

Asian developers eager to fill tourism gaps

Chinese and Singaporean groups are developing hotels in Sydney's CBD as international tourist arrivals continue to rocket amid a chronic undersupply of hotel rooms.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/michael-clarke-mulls-future-in-property-development/story-fn9656lz-1227620075892

Michael Clarke mulls future in property development

Recently retired Australian cricket great Michael Clarke has revealed he is considering a future in property development.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydneys-housing-crisis-thousands-seek-affordable-accommodation-20151119-gl2vg8.html

Sydney's housing crisis: thousands seek affordable accommodation

In six months, community housing organisation Link Housing listed 81 affordable units for rent in Sydney, which between them attracted 84,788 views online and 4,037 inquiries.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-it-sold-lastminute-offer-for-16m-house-beats-auction-in-marrickville-20151122-gl5bg4

Last-minute offer for $1.6m house beats auction in Marrickville

The story of an intriguing home sale.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/architects-sharpen-knives-to-carve-up-mcmansions-20151117-gl1k39

Architects sharpen knives to carve up McMansions

The Offset House exhibition, by Sydney architects David Neustein and Grace Mortlock at the Chicago Architecture Biennial, proposes stripping McMansions back to their timber fames and reconfiguring the living spaces inside.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/millers-point-residents-offered-28-apartments-and-a-chance-to-stay-in-their-community/story-fngr8h22-1227612263649

Millers Point residents offered 28 apartments and a chance to stay in their community

Public housing tenants have welcomes a 'massive shift' in government policy which will offer 28 apartments to the area's most vulnerable residents.

The Daily Telegraph