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How do you get started in the real estate industry with no experience?

Sharon Bennie of Specialist Property Recruitment gives an insight into getting a foothold in the real estate industry.

REINSW outlines advantages of prior learning program

Participants of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales' Recognition of Prior Learning Program have discussed its advantages from an industry standpoint.

National

Design

Finest estate properties

Grand, indulgent, romantic, or historically significant, these are the top luxury estates found on Luxury List.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Grayton House: European style and symmetry

This Macedon Ranges residence offers the opportunity to live a comfortable country life in atmospheric Woodend, with investor potential. For sale by Tom May and Paul Keane of Jellis Craig Woodend.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

Markets

Sukkar sits down with REIA board members

Federal Minister for Housing Michael Sukkar was a guest at the REIA Board Meeting in Hobart on Thursday.

The Economy

Why winter selling is still a worthwhile option 20 years later

Queensland Auction Services auctioneer Michael Vettoretto believes an article he wrote more than 20 years ago about winter's impact on the New Zealand property market still has relevance today.

People

Population growth will support building activity - HIA

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing a rise in Australia's annualised population growth has been welcomed by the Housing Industry Association.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Majestic Main River Mediterranean

Offering superb views over Main River, the hinterland and beyond, this Paradise Waters residence promises a superb lifestyle in a sought-after Gold Coast location. For sale by David Cui and Jordan Williams of JW Prestige Agents.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Buxton and Beller to come together from July 1

Victorian real estate agencies Buxton and Beller have announced they will be joining forces from July 1.

The Economy

New data shows 'unsurprising' growth in demand for fixed home loans

Queensland has led a rise in demand for fixed rate home loans, according to new research from Mortgage Choice.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/banking/great-home-loan-deals-from-competing-lenders-20160609-gpfbvd

Great home loan deals from competing mortgage lenders

Lenders able to woo borrowers because they've stayed within banking watchdog guidelines are offering bigger and better deals.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/paperless-apartment-sale-in-sydney-suburb-makes-history-20160530-gp7kr2

Paperless apartment sale in Sydney suburb makes history

Lawyer Claire Martin sold her $510,000 one-bedroom apartment in Dee Why, in Sydney's northern suburbs, without having to touch a piece of paper.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/sydney-storm-lessons-from-a-tempest-20160608-gpery1.html

Sydney storm: Lessons from a tempest

Last month Rob Stokes, the NSW Planning Minister, told Parliament that now was not the time "to tarry or delay" a new bill to overhaul how the state prepared for coastal storms.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/urbangrowth-nsw-rejects-white-bay-bids/news-story/8c326ac7404b3307de7ee772b49b2671

UrbanGrowth NSW rejects White Bay bids

UrbanGrowth NSW will redevelop the harbour front site itself, saying the private sector wanted too many apartments to offset the cost of rehabilitating the power station.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/lawyers-pan-terrace-home-squatters-claim/news-story/c7ffc0e6a5d875d14304ffb68b294398

Lawyers pan terrace home squatter’s claim

Property lawyers have panned reports a Sydney man could become the owner of a neglected terrace in Redfern, arguing the arcane law only applies in exceptional circumstances and is difficult to invoke.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/house-price-growth-raises-risks-to-banks-moodys-20160608-gpewki

House price growth raises risks to banks says Moody's

The return of strong house price growth is increasing risk in Australian banks' mortgage portfolios, making them more exposed to a downturn in the property market, Moody's says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/redfern-squatter-seeks-to-take-possession-of-terrace-using-arcane-law-20160608-gpcp8t/

Redfern squatter seeks to take ownership of terrace using arcane law

A Victorian terrace in Sydney’s inner city is at the centre of this strange squabble with the overseas-based owner unable to be traced and a squatter claiming possession using an arcane real estate law.

Domain

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/new-investor-lending-falls-to-almost-twoyear-low-in-april-217467.aspx

New investor lending falls to almost two-year low in April

The value of new investment loans dipped to an almost two-year low in April according to the ABS.

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