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Increased investor activity could make APRA act

As investors use rate cuts to pay down mortgages and be more active in the market, this may see a tightening to credit restrictions, according to Riskwise

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Palatial Brisbane home inspired by Masterchef

The ultimate in 6-star opulence. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane.

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The Economy

How to buy a blue-chip property bargain this Christmas

Buyer's agent Nick Viner, has revealed his guide to securing blue-chip property bargains this Christmas – and why purchasers need to act now.

Western Australia (WA)

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Realmark showing True Blue colours for Christmas

Realmark offices have joined forces to create a community event raising awareness of their corporate community program True Blue and Starting Over Support (SOS).

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Hobart: Australia’s most unaffordable city for renters

People living on Newstart cannot afford rentals in major cities, with Hobart the least affordable, according to the latest Rental Affordability Index

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Inspired low-maintenance Toorak living

‘La Maison’ combines absolute privacy with exclusivity and elegant luxury, including a pool, basement garaging for more than five cars, home office/theatre and studio. For sale by Peter Kudelka and Andrew Sahhar of Kay & Burton.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

New partnership for McGrath Estate Agents on Gold Coast

Josh Willatt joins Andy Hogarth and Billy Jaz in a new partnership for McGrath Palm Beach as the southern Gold Coast market thrives.

South Australia (SA)

People

REISA is on the move

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) will be in its new premises by Monday.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Karratha is growing but it may just be for seasoned investors

With property prices rising 45 per cent in Karratha, it is time to revisit the mining town, according to Louis Christopher.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Canberra region family bushland sanctuary

One of the finest properties in the area, this 5 bedroom home offers the ultimate secluded lifestyle without being isolated. For sale by Ryan Broadhurst and Aaron Papahatzis of Belle Property Queanbeyan.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/victorian-planning-minister-richard-wynne-sets-cbd-rules-for-melbourne-20161121-gsu9ct

Vic planning minister sets CBD rules for Melbourne

Developers will be allowed to build taller apartment towers in Melbourne's CBD as long as they provide office space, as the council seeks to maintain commercial core.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/could-apartment-living-be-the-key-to-happiness-20161121-gstp6t/

Could apartment living be the key to happiness?

The Danish are some of the happiest people in the world, though apartment living is the norm in Copenhagen.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/meriton-boss-harry-triguboff-ups-lending-as-banks-crack-down/news-story/b03b4cabb73c60de5d9134e30762912b

Meriton boss Harry Triguboff ups lending as banks crack down

Harry Triguboff has almost doubled the amount he is lending to apartment buyers as local banks tighten rules and following China’s crackdown on money leaving the country.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/industrial-relations/cfmeus-100bn-trail-of-disruption-analysis/news-story/278428e0c6781e518fc80c0265ec8fa7?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

CFMEU’s $100bn trail of disruption: analysis

More than $100 bn worth of projects have been disrupted by construction union "lawlessness", says analysis released by the government to persuade the Senate to pass the ABCC bill.

The Australian

https://theconversation.com/reinventing-density-overcoming-the-suburban-setback-66411

Overcoming the suburban setback

Why are houses set back from the street, and could this space be better used?

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/developers-want-tax-breaks-to-make-sydney-housing-affordable-20161121-gsu2bw

Developers want tax breaks to make Sydney housing affordable

Developers are calling for the Greater Sydney Commission to offset affordable rental housing target with greater density or tax breaks.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/abc-tv-studios-set-to-fetch-at-least-25-million-old-fire-station-included/

ABC TV studios set to fetch ‘at least $25 million’

The national broadcaster’s Selwyn Street production site in Elsternwick, Melbourne, is up for sale – historic fire station included.