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Are we becoming a nation of renters?

Strong growth in the number of properties available for rent could mean population growth is increasingly housed in investment properties, says Cameron Kusher, head of research at CoreLogic.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

St John's Anglican church near Daylesford for sale

The quaint, well maintained chapel only five minutes from Daylesford will "appeal to a broad church," says Mark Smith of hockingstuart Daylesford.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Low rates, high rents lead commercial tenants to become owner-occupiers

With interest rates at historic lows, and commercial rents on the rise, buying and occupying commercial property has growing appeal, says Fred Nucara, director of Beller Commercial.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Queensland home of the year for sale

This Paul Clout designed and built home in Noosaville has over forty-five metres of water frontage and is for sale by John Dover of Tom Offermann.

National

The Economy

Economics, not investors, driving house prices, says REIA

Strong returns are driving increases in property investment, not negative gearing, says Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Foreign buyers account for 11% of all NSW home sales

Between July and September 2016, foreign nationals accounted for 11 per cent of all NSW residential property sales, compared with first-home buyers who accounted for only 7.51 per cent.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

REIWA welcomes new Labor government

The new Western Australian government must tackle housing affordability, says Hayden Groves, president of the REIWA.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

Featured Property

A piece of Hobart's history is for sale

The award-winning restoration of 'Lauderdale Cottage' has created a modern home etched with character and is for sale by Pam Corkhill and Anne Boman of Knight Frank.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

REIV backs changes to Victoria's zoning rules

With Melbourne's population expected to grow by 100,000 new residents every year, the changes allow for greater density in the city's middle-ring suburbs, says Joseph Walton of the REIV.

National

Politics

REIA launches new course for agents wishing to provide financial information

The REIA has teamed up with the Institute of Public Accountants to launch a new training course for real estate agents who wish to provide financial information about property investment.