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Iconic MacRobertson apartment: authentic industrial detail with CBD views

This unique apartment offers luxurious city-edge living, minutes from Brunswick and Smith Street cafes. For sale by Arch Staver and David Sanguinedo of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.

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Tightened lending restrictions continue to impact clearance rates

While auction clearance volumes have improved on last week, tightened lending restrictions from the banks are continuing to impact clearance rates.

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Welcome to Double View on Pererenan Beach, Bali

With lots of development planned in Pererenan over the coming years, Double View offers you an opportunity to invest.

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Knight Frank announces new Head of Sales for Victoria and South Australia

Knight Frank Australia have announced a senior management restructure in accordance with the firm’s global Capital Markets strategy.

New South Wales (NSW)

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‘Barefoot’ coastal living in Byron Bay architect designed home

Centrally located, this luxe beach house includes 5 bedrooms with ensuites, high ceilings, and a fully contained studio with separate entrance. For sale by Brad Cranfield of Byron Bay Property Sales and Helen Huntly-Barratt of First National Byron Bay.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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"Relief for home buyers": Perth house prices most affordable in Australia

Real estate in Perth is at its most affordable on record, as falling prices give first home buyers their best chance of stepping onto the property ladder, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

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Get to know Philip Ryan, Managing Director of Trilogy

One of Australia's leading fund managers, Trilogy is led by an executive team, including managing director Philip Ryan, that boasts decades of experience in the property and financial services sector.

New South Wales (NSW)

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REINSW Awards for Excellence finalists announced

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for their 21st annual Awards for Excellence.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Kensei: Prestigious freestanding home on Mt Buller’s Chamois Ski Run

Sleeping 11 in comfort, this award-winning residence features ski in/ski out access and stunning views towards Little Buller Spur. For sale by Mark Adams and Zach Adams of Mark Adams Real Estate Port Melbourne.

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http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/realestate/news/first-home-buyers-are-starting-a-slow-return-to-the-market-as-investors-pull-out/story-fni0ci8n-1227604910432

SA first homebuyer lift

First home buyers numbers are on the increase with the latest figures revealing an 8.5 per cent rise in their applications for home loans in September. At the same time the number of investors in the market has dropped by about the same level.

The Adelaide Advertiser

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/city-best-housing-deals-160439351.html

Which US city has the best housing deals?

As a basis of comparison, the national average listing price of a four-bedroom, two bathroom home is $302,632, according to a new report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate. In the nation's most expensive market, Newport Beach, California, that same home will list for $2.3 million. In the least expensive market, Cleveland , Ohio, it will list for $74,502.

CNBC

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/property-gold-toowoomba-suburbs-qlds-best-performi/2835784/

Property gold: Toowoomba suburbs Qld's best performing

Toowoomba is a property investor's and first home buyer's dream according to a review into Australia's top performing suburbs.

The Chronicle

https://sourceable.net/architects-take-home-australias-biggest-pay-rises/

Architects Take Home Australia's Biggest Pay Rises

As demand for their services heats up, architects throughout Australia are bringing home higher salary increases in percentage terms compared with their peers across any other industry, a new study says.

Sourceable

http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/property/general-news/untapped-north-attracts-interest/2747515.aspx

Untapped north attracts interest

Filipino businessman Romeo Roxas, who is in the final stages of buying more than $20 million worth of cattle stations in the Northern Territory, says Australia's untapped north has the potential America's west did 200 years ago.

The Land

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3r3N7oXyw

Melbourne land sales peak, but lot prices unchanged at $211,000 median

Sales of new housing lots in Melbourne's outer suburbs surged to their highest levels on record in the September quarter with almost 1900 lots sold per month, according to the latest National Land Survey Program update.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.realtytoday.com/articles/50292/20151109/canberra-real-estate-attracting-more-chinese-buyers.htm

Canberra Real Estate Attracting More Chinese Buyers

Real estate agents handling listings in the Canberra area are saying that there is a steady influx of Chinese investors who are willing to pay big money to acquire property in Australia's capital city.

Realty Today

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/index.html?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&mode=premium&dest=http%3A//www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/block-winners-darren-and-dea-jolly-face-fine-over-illegal-demolition/story-fni0ckoo-1227592187132&memtype=anonymous

Jollys on the block over ‘illegal demolition'

A Melbourne council has demanded reality TV renovators Darren and Dea Jolly rebuild a heritage-listed home they controversially demolished without a permit.

The Daily Telegraph