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Get to know Suzi Lange, General Manager of G.J Gardner Homes

Suzi Lange, the first female general manager of G.J. Gardner Homes, spoke to WILLIAMS MEDIA about why they are the highest rated national home builder.

National

People

3 things real estate agents should do before a job interview

Don't forget to do these three things in preparation for your next job interview, says Carlie Barnett, Director of Resolver Recruitment.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand art deco estate on Brisbane riverfront

This stately residence paints a picture of grandeur from the wrought iron and brick entrance to its cobblestone driveway. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

"A renters market" as Sydney rental vacancies hit a record high

The Sydney rental market has recorded the highest vacancy rate in 13 years, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) and SQM Research.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne - steady as she goes in the world's most liveable city

Renewed interest from potential residents and investors has demonstrably filtered through to the Melbourne property market by way of continuing strong owner occupier and investment sales, says Daniel Kisbee, State Manager of Victoria, at HoldenCAPITAL.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Two finalists announced in REINSW Senior Auctioneers Competition

Clarence White of Bresic Whitney and auctioneer Stuart Richie have been announced as the top two finalists in the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Senior Auctioneers Competition.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Avalon Beach deep-waterfront modernist gem with two titles

One of the few properties in Sydney offering Full Title below the high water mark, this Arthur Baldwinson-designed home enjoys spectacular views across Pittwater on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. For sale by Andrew Mappin and David Watson of LJ Hooker Avalon.

National

The Economy

Housing affordability driving buyers away from capital cities

Long-time residents are moving away from capital city suburbs, with many shifting to regional Australia, according to analysis by buyers’ agency, Propertyology.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Ray White Special Projects fielding strong inquiry for Mango Hill redevelopment site

Ray White Special Projects is marketing the 2.298ha site in Mango Hill on behalf of a Mortgagee.

Design

Ownit Homes wins Brisbane Master Builders Award

Brisbane project home builder Ownit Homes has been named as the Brisbane winner of the Master Builders Queensland Display Home.

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News Roundup

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/data-shows-rents-on-the-way-down-in-all-australian-capitals/story-fni0cly6-1227560921284

Data shows rents on the way down

Rental yields have hit historic lows in Australia’s strongest real estate markets, as price growth saps the value from investment properties. The latest CoreLogic RP Data Rental Report shows rental growth softening across the country, with consequences for investors on the hunt for returns.

The Daily Telegraph

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/29737380/oversupply-sinks-perth-house-prices/

Oversupply sinks Perth house prices

A big oversupply of properties for sale, anxious buyers and job-loss fears have combined to send Perth’s median house price towards its second significant fall of the year.

The West Australian

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3263349/Australia-s-wealthiest-families-moving-real-estate.html

Australia's wealthiest families revealed and they're not who you'd expect

The 2015 BRW rich families list was released this week, showing that many of the families are capitalising on the housing boom and building a second fortune in the property arena. From poultry to real estate to hosiery, at least 20 of the listed 50 dynasties on the list have moved on from the industries they flourished in to pour their wealth into property development.

Daily Mail

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/construction-complaints-flare-as-housing-boom-builds-tension-20151007-gk3673

Construction housing boom builds tension as complaints flare

The purchase and sale of property made a debut to the list as the NSW housing industry boomed in the past two years. NSW Fair Trading said the biggest issues in housing construction were "defective work, unsatisfactory or non-performance of a service and concerns about repairs or maintenance".

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/how-paul-keating-saved-barangaroo-headland-park-on-sydney-harbour/story-e6frg8h6-1227554582752?sv=1384e872e904e21454b0577b9ef4b1b1

How Paul Keating saved Barangaroo headland park on Sydney Harbour

The newly opened Barangaroo headland park is the first stage of a $6 billion, three-tiered 22ha development rivalling megaprojects such as London’s Canary Wharf, Hamburg’s HafenCity or Chicago’s Millennium Park.

The Australian

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/News/RMIT-launching-new-postgraduate-degree-in-humanita

RMIT launches new postgraduate degree in humanitarian design

RMIT has announced a new postgraduate degree for the study of humanitarian design to build critical skills in design-led disaster recovery.

Architecture & Design

http://www.metropolismag.com/Point-of-View/October-2015/10-Highlights-from-The-Chicago-Architecture-Biennial/

10 Highlights from the Chicago Architecture Biennial

Any architecture biennial worth its salt is a sprawling, unruly beast, with size enough for surreal thought experiments, art devoid of function, and slick, concise building models alike.

Metropolis Magazine

http://www.pionline.com/article/20151006/INTERACTIVE/151009907/asian-investment-into-us-real-estate-accelerates

Asian investment into US real estate accelerates

Nearly three-quarters of total Asian investment into U.S. commercial real estate over the past decade has been placed since 2014, according to data released Tuesday by Jones Lang LaSalle.

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