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Australia no longer has the biggest houses in the world

The size of new Australian homes has plateaued, meaning the US is now building the biggest homes in the world, says CommSec's Home Size Trends Report.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Auction clearance rates at 14th week above 70%

Australia's auction clearance has been above 70% for 14 weeks now, held aloft by exceptional result in Sydney and Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Sea across the waters of Bronte

With a north-easterly position and an elevated aspect this home captures iconic ocean views of Bronte Beach.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

REIV Awards 2016 recognise best in the state

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria held its 2016 Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner on Thursday night.

National

Property developers and real estate disrupters feature on rich list

The real estate boom has driven the total wealth of the BRW 100 Young Rich to a record high of $12.3 billion.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

Lucy Turnbull's plan to tackle housing affordability

New district plans will require that land rezoned for higher density will allocate 5-10% of the extra floor space to low-income housing, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Bayside views in Brighton

This home spans four levels and is serviced by a lift from basement to the sundrenched roof-top terrace and marble bar.

National

The Economy

Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra house prices in record territory

Parts of Australia's property market are surging into record territory, while other parts are languishing, shows Domain's September Quarter House Price Report.

South Australia (SA)

REISA's night of nights

Last Saturday night, South Australia’s property professionals celebrated at the Real Estate Institute of South Australia's Awards for Excellence in Real Estate

National

The Economy

ATO ruling could be opportunity for first-home buyers

The Australian Tax Office has ruled that off-the plan apartments that fail to settle will be deemed second hand, and therefore will not be available for sale to foreign buyers.