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Access to super is not radical: REIA

First-home buyers who use their superannuation to purchase their own home could end up with larger 'nest eggs' at retirement than if they continued to rent their whole lives, says the REIA.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

The Economy

Demand for Darwin rentals at an all-time high

Population growth has driven Darwin rental yields to 5.1 per cent, the highest in the country.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Resort style Toorak home for sale

'Serendipity' has an elevated position in a private street with the home designed by owner and architect Leigh Ratcliffe and for sale by Ada Taylor and Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar.

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Auction buyers undeterred by rising interest rates and higher unemployment

The auction clearance rate across Australia's capital cities rose last week to 76.2 per cent, despite the prospect of interest rate rises and job losses.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

REINSW puts real estate industry on path to professionalism

REINSW has created an advisory group of industry leaders and stakeholders to examine ways to professionalise the real estate industry.

Western Australia (WA)

Former whaling station for sale

There is nothing doubtful about the beauty of The Doubtful Island Peninsula, with its sandy white beaches and crystal-clear water. This unique, 3,700 acre property is for sale through Scott Swingler of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Secluded Milton property for sale

'The Adobe' was designed by architect Stuart Wilde and is set in the Hinterland of New South Wales' lush South Coast. It is for sale by Robert Hull of Raine and Horne.

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The Economy

Owner-occupier rates on the rise

National Australia Bank is the first of the big four banks to raise owner-occupier home-loan rates, lifting the rate by 7 basis points to 5.32 per cent.

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Politics

ASIC report to shake up mortgage broking industry

ASIC's review of mortgage broker remuneration is recommending sweeping changes to the way brokers are rewarded.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Helen Li, CEO of Landence Group

After working for a number of years in her father's property development business, Helen Li is now CEO of Landence Group, and has chosen Melbourne as the site of her first Australian project.