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Five signs a career in real estate is right for you

Whether you're seeking a career change or are just starting out in your job search, here are five signs a career in real estate is perfect for you.

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Design

Keep your home warm this winter with these high-tech solutions

Now that the chilly season is upon us, it's important to make sure your home is warm and cosy this winter.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Striking, contemporary home overlooking Ballarat Golf Course

This stunning, near-new residence with the latest technology is for sale through Damian Caine of Caine Property Ballarat.

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The Economy

Are you eligible for depreciation deductions?

Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property, according to Bradley Beer, BMT Tax Depreciation.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast downsizers favouring dual living properties

Downsizers on the Gold Coast are leading the charge for dual living properties on the Gold Coast, according to Raine & Horne.

New South Wales (NSW)

Construction

Buy seven units in Cowra for less than a studio apartment in Sydney

Investors, listen up. A complex of seven fully furnished units has become available for sale through Tom Doran and Kieran Bourke of Burgess Rawson.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Buckaginga: Absolute water frontage, privacy and luxury in Cape-Cod style

This rare Barwon River waterfront residence with private moorings is for sale by Andy Ingham and Peter Molloy of RT Edgar Barwon Heads.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Lending constraints hinder Sydney buyers

While lending constraints hindered many buyers in Sydney over the weekend, clearance rates don't paint the full picture.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Housing shortage predicted for Perth in next two years

A housing shortage is predicted for Perth in the next two years as building approvals for new dwellings is at the lowest it's been since 2001.

National

Design

Lavender is the hottest colour trend of 2018

If you can't take any more millennial pink, you're in luck. Pantone has named lavender as the hottest colour trend for interior design in 2018.

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When a slump hits a vast iron ore mine in Australia

Australia's iron ore industry has hit a slump after decades of boom fuelled by rampant demand from China. This is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of miners and entire communities dependent on these vast opencast mines.

BBC News

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/realestate/house-hunting-in-sweden.html?_r=0

House hunting in Sweden

The real estate market in Sweden is robust, agents say, citing a strong national economy, an independent currency and very low interest rates for mortgages.

The New York Times

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/sydneys-property-market-boom-is-finally-over-but-house-prices-remain-high/story-fni0cly6-1227503249897

Sydney's property market boom is finally over but house prices remain high

Sydney’s housing boom has finally reached its peak, but don’t expect house prices to start falling any time soon. Property pundits said lofty prices, waning demand from investors and an increase in the supply of homes for sale would drive the slowdown but prices would remain steady.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ab4fd018-4fae-11e5-9497-c74c95a1a7b1.html#axzz3kSkPlGOE

Australia set to rack up world's longest growth streak

Australia is on track to surpass 26 consecutive years of growth, according to its treasurer, swiping the modern-era record from the Netherlands despite a slowdown in its biggest trading partner, China.

Financial Times

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How to Crowdfund Your Next Architecture Project

Crowdfunding as a way of financing your businesses and projects through donations of money from the public is continuing to grow in popularity. But what opportunities can it deliver the architecture profession to help get designs off the drawing board or designed more efficiently?

Sourceable

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/australand-rebranded-as-frasers-property-australia

Australand rebranded as Frasers Property Australia

Diversified property group Australand will henceforth be known as Frasers Property Australia, following its acquisition almost a year ago by Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL). The rebranding marks the completion of the integration of Australand with FCL’s existing Australia business, Frasers Property Australia.

Architecture and Design

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14521-global-conditions-set-to-drive-domestic-market

Global conditions set to drive domestic market

Foreign investment in Australian real estate may be set to continue at an increased pace, with the Federal Treasurer pointing out that “skittish” Chinese investors are likely to be seeking refuge from their torrid home market. An increasing number of wealthy Chinese investors wary of domestic market conditions may turn to Australia as a safe investment option.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/10-sport-building-nominees-for-the-world-architecture-festival-2015-8#/#adelaide-oval-redevelopment-by-cox-architecture-adelaide-australia-1

10 awesome architectural wonders dedicated to sports

The World Architecture Festival is an annual celebration of the most beautifully designed buildings around the globe. At this year’s festival, held in Singapore in November, the winner of “building of the year” will be selected from a list of 338 designs, 10 of which are dedicated to sports.

Business Insider