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Going, going, gone: Australia's housing boom is "offically" over, UBS says.

Australia's housing boom is 'officially' over, UBS says

Going, going, gone: A global investment bank has called the end of Australia's world record housing boom, saying the golden years are "officially" over after home prices fell in Sydney for the second month in a row.

Former federal health minister Dr Michael Wooldridge was originally hit with a 27-month ban and a $20,000 fine.

Former Howard minister cleared in ASIC case

The corporate watchdog has suffered a devastating legal blow after a court threw out its case against the former directors of collapsed retirement village owner Prime Trust, including former federal health minister Michael Wooldridge.

An office at 11-19 Bank Place, Melbourne, transacted with vacant possession for $2.3 million.

Strata values take off in CBD

Strata office values are soaring with a fully-leased, whole-floor office at Level 5, 271 William Street, in Melbourne's legal district fetching $2.5 million.

The crowd at CBRE's portfolio auction on Thursday night.

Investors starting to cool their heels

Investors appear to be cooling their heels as modest bidding yielded sales for only five of seven properties offered for auction on Thursday night.

The building and car park at 60-88 Langridge Street, Collingwood.

Peregrine swoops on Collingwood

Joe Chahin's Peregrine Projects has snapped up a Collingwood showroom and car park he first tried to buy 20 years ago.

Chris Johnson says that if Sydney must increase densities, it has to be sold to doubting communities in the city.

New plan for Sydney will need champions of change

The Greater Sydney Commission's new Region Plan for metropolitan Sydney has been released, along with a draft Future Transport Strategy that links where growth will occur with new public transport.

Fletcher Building chairman Ralph Norris is in the hot seat after  losses in NZ construction market. Illustration: David Rowe

Fletcher Building in trading halt

Fletcher Building shares have been placed in a trading halt at the company's request, as the construction giant considers the financial performance of one of its key business units.

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