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Batujimba: lakeside garden estate

Inspired by renowned Ceylonese architect Geoffrey Bawa, Port Douglas’s Batujimba is an exclusive tropical oasis. For sale by Barbara Wolveridge of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

Knight Frank to launch residential offering in Launceston

Knight Frank and Woolcock Partners Real Estate are merging, providing clients with a residential offering in Launceston.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

House and land packages soar in popularity as buyers seek more space

Demand for house and land packages is peaking across the south-east as buyers look for larger blocks and bigger backyards, according to a recent report from Place Advisory.

National

Politics

Global survey shows Australia's property industry setting the pace in energy efficiency

A new global survey shows Australia’s property industry is setting the pace globally on sustainability and energy efficiency, but more still needs to be done.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

A private sanctuary on the busy Gold Coast: Tomewin Mountain Retreat

This estate features stunning views of the Currumbin Valley escarpment, resort style amenities and is council approved as a BnB. For sale by Ed Cherry of Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties and Brent Savage of LS Properties.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Premium suburbs are leading the recovery of the Perth housing market

Premium located suburbs are leading the recovery of the Perth property market, says Shane Kempton, Chief Operations Officer for Professionals real estate group in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

National

Politics

Infrastructure Australia calls for a renewed commitment to infrastructure reform

Infrastructure Australia has called on Australian governments to renew their commitment to infrastructure reform in a new report.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Get to know former AFL star turned real estate agent, Corey Adamson

He's played for the West Coast Eagles and now Corey Adamson is continuing to kick goals, albeit in a very different profession as a real estate agent with Realmark.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Hampton's charm on Victoria's Surf Coast

Boasting private beach access, this home is so close to the surf it feels like it is breaking in your front garden. For sale by Marty Maher and Mim Atkinson of Great Ocean Properties Aireys Inlet.

National

The Economy

New research shows property listings are soaring in regional towns, but are they really?

While recent data shows property listings are soaring in regional towns and cities, percentage figures don't paint an accurate picture of the market, warns CEO of REINT, Quentin Kilian.

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News Roundup

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-10-27/empire-state-building-s-long-term-plan-to-rule-nyc

Empire State Building's Plan to Rule NYC Real Estate

Tony Malkin, chief executive officer and chairman at Empire State Realty Trust, talks with Betty Liu about debt discrepancies between public and private real estate holding companies, his leasing standards for companies moving into the Empire State Building, and a decline in tourist dollars at the New York City landmark.

Bloomberg

http://www.theage.com.au/comment/mortgage-rates-why-the-big-four-think-theyll-get-away-with-it-20151025-gki5wj.html#ixzz3pifjbsPn

Mortgage rates: Why the big four think they'll get away with it

Notice how quiet the big four banks have been since they jacked up interest rates? Westpac added 0.20 percentage points to each of its variable mortgage rates a fortnight ago, hitting up its customers for an extra $34 a month. It'll haul in an extra $300 million a year.

The Age

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/beachside-suburb-with-prices-less-than-300000-draws-a-crowd/story-fndban6l-1227582032538

Beachside suburb with prices less than $300000 draws a crowd

Frankston North is gaining plenty of interest from house hunters, especially those seeking their first home. Rising sales, shorter listing times and long inspection queues tell the story of a suburb on the move.

news.com.au

http://www.smh.com.au/world/why-chinese-investors-come-to-australia-its-luxury-compared-to-home-20151026-gkiq9g.html#ixzz3pifDpVfp

Why Chinese investors come to Australia

China's larger cities have among the most expensive residential real estate in the world, according to house price to wage ratios compiled by the International Monetary Fund in 2013. In Beijing, the median house price is more than 22 times the average annual wage.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/oct/26/mortgage-approvals-fall-to-four-month-low

British mortgage approvals fall to four-month low

The number of mortgages approved by British banks in September fell to its lowest since May, with the lack of homes on the market being blamed for the fall.

The Guardian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/house-auctions-expected-to-be-preferred-method-of-home-sale-in-south-australia-real-estate-body-says/story-fndba8zb-1227580404060

REISA: House auctions expected to be preferred method of home sale in SA

Auctions are becoming increasingly popular and will one day be the preferred method of property sale in South Australia, the real estate industry’s peak body says.

news.com.au

http://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/33342-mortgage-choice-boasts-50b-loan-book

Mortgage Choice boasts $50bn loan book

Mortgage Choice has announced its loan book has officially hit $50 billion for the first time. Chief executive officer John Flavell said the achievement is a significant milestone for the ASX-listed group.

The Adviser

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/stockland-enjoys-q1-housing-sales-despite-return-to-normalised-growth-20151025-gki8di

Sydney growth to 'moderate', Stockland says

Stockland is on track to deliver 6000 sales of residential lots this financial year while expecting the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to "normalise".

The Australian Financial Review