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The Gothic Revival mansion at 12 Stoke St, New Town, in Hobart, was the most viewed listing nationally on Realestate.com.au last week.

NEWS

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Average people ‘frightened to spend and going backwards’: Triguboff

We have too many politicians who are brilliant at counting votes, but that’s about all they care about. Let’s look at the real world and stop the wave of bankruptcies.

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Good sign for buyers in ‘for sale’ upturn

Property prices stabilised through September as the spring selling season brought an influx of new homes onto the market, giving buyers greater choice.

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Aus largest private builder’s new warning

The head of Australia’s largest private builder, Hutchies, fears the real answer to the construction crisis is being ignored.

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Councils push feds for housing partnership

Australian Local Government Association says some smaller councils are having to decide whether to close or reduce the hours of services, amid a push for a new housing partnership.

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NBN partnership to work on blueprint for ‘smart’ communities

The NBN has teamed up with infrastructure consulting firms Urbis and Delos Delta to develop a strategy that ensures new developments have connectivity that will last well into the future.

MARKET MOVERS

Sumitomo bets on Aussie homes with Metricon move

The Japanese giant has bought a majority stake in Australia’s largest home builder, paving the way for it to take full control in coming years.

Unfinished Gold Coast apartment block hits the market

The Gold Coast’s crisis-hit apartment sector has claimed another victim with a partially completed 60-unit eight-level block hitting the market at the behest of receivers.

Property player makes $500m student accommodation foray

Dexus is moving beyond its roots as an office landlord and is buying an ageing block in Brisbane to convert into student digs with the aid of Marquette Properties.

QIC puts Melbourne’s Woodgrove mall on the block

The first regional shopping centre with management rights to hit the open market in Melbourne in two decades is expected to spark a contest among domestic buyers.

Former Crow is at home climbing the property ladder

Former Adelaide Crows footballer Daniel Talia is kicking goals in a new career, promising to remove the hassle and stress when selling your home.

Melbourne dominates new data centre projects as AI booms

Developers are looking to Melbourne to feed the boom in data centres, with a report finding nearly 75 per cent of all new projects are being built in the Victorian capital.

✣ PRESTIGE PROPERTY

Cashed-up wellness warriors, this one’s for you

This four-bedroom home on Melbourne’s Bayside doesn’t just look gorgeous - it’s also equipped with a pool, spa, sauna, gym and yoga retreat. Price: $22-24 million

Adults-only luxury island resort up for grabs

How much are you willing to pay for a piece of paradise? This tropical island listing might give you the chance to put your money where your mouth is.

What’s the one sentence that makes Kevin McCloud shudder?

The longtime Grand Designs presenter says his heart sinks whenever he visits the owners of a promising new site and hears these fateful words.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

US investor Hines, Canadian fund in $350m Queensland buy

Offshore swoop: industrial assets snatched up in buying spree

Partners and Realterm boost local holdings to $90m

REA drops $12bn British takeover bid

Big-ticket industrial sale brings overseas capital into the market