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Boutique Toorak penthouse with city views and plunge pool

Enjoy high end design, attention to detail and superior functionality with a desirable north and west aspect and Village locale. For sale by Andrew Sahhar and Ross Savas of Kay & Burton.

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The Economy

Super Saturday results with 3,000 homes going under the hammer

It was the busiest week of the year with Super Saturday auctions across Australia, says CoreLogic

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Vacancy rates remain low in Victoria

There is no relief for Victorian renters according to REIV as rental prices continue to grow.

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The Economy

Fifth monthly increase in Home Value Index: CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index has recovered from its trough in June this year by 4.7 per cent.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Contemporary architecture in quiet country setting

With the charm of a genuine Village community, this modern acreage offers a relaxed country lifestyle just 24km from Brisbane CBD. For sale by Chelsea Perry and Ronni Grevell of Craig Doyle Real Estate Dayboro.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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European sophistication with Bond-style hidden entry garage

“It’s one of the highest levels of detail – in terms of an international standard renovation – that we’ve seen in Toorak.” For sale by Robert Fletcher and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton.

Remote homes

These amazing Australian residences take working remotely to another level! As found on Luxury List.

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People

So you want a career in real estate?

The real estate industry is varied and is more than just selling property, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

The Economy

Update on the job market for October 2019

Follow the trends that have been emerging in the job sector throughout the past month based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

National

The Economy

Super Saturday as Christmas draws near

Despite CoreLogic figures showing fewer house listings, Devine Real Estate is bucking the trend and prepares for Super Saturday tomorrow.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/property-lenders-hike-rates-by-60-basis-points-20161122-gsvco9

Property lenders hike rates by 60 basis points

Lenders are raising the cost of buying property by up to 60 basis points reflecting the "Trump effect", growing expectations central bankers will end the era of record low rates.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/sydney2026/chapter3.html

The new airport

More than a year after being handed a deadline to leave, about 20 leaseholders on the land designated for the airport are refusing to move.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/john-mcgrath-shares-property-pain-20161123-gsvy36.html

John McGrath shares property 'pain'

John McGrath has vowed to stick with listed company bearing his name, telling investors he "shares the pain" of the struggling agent's performance.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-property-owners-subdividing-blocks-and-selling-vacant-sites-to-take-advantage-of-property-market-20161121-gsujx8/

Sydney property owners subdividing blocks, selling vacant sites

A tennis court and pool in Sydney’s northern beaches is on the market with a price guide of $4 million, as owners look to make the most of the hot property market.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/melbourne-must-limit-sprawl-to-protect-farm-land-20161123-gsvnkw

Melbourne must limit sprawl to protect farm land

Melbourne and its surrounds can continue to provide food for a population of 7-8 million only if Melburnians accept a hard urban boundary and higher population density, report says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/sydney2026/chapter5.html

Our green spaces

A “green grid” is proposed for Sydney, and will include converting golf courses into public parks, and retro-fitting cooling systems.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/housing-developer-plans-will-just-drive-up-prices/news-story/00e7b67389634d4d3bc39195ba6d9574

Housing developer plans ‘will just drive up prices’

Plans to demand developers hand over up to 10% of new units for affordable housing will make housing more expensive.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/credit-rating-agency-questions-the-rise-of-lending-algorithms-20161122-gsuwjy

Credit rating agency questions the rise of lending algorithms

Rating agency experts doubt the ability of computers to fully assess credit risk.