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South Australia (SA)

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Hallett Cove beachfront home for sale

An imposing property on two titles is for sale by Michele Alexandrou of Toop and Toop.

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The Economy

APRA tightens bank rules to restrict risky lending

APRA is targeting the rapid rise in the number of interest-only loans.

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

The Economy

Growth in property prices gathers pace

The debate about housing affordability stepped up a notch on Thursday when CoreLogic revealed that its latest data shows Sydney property prices are on track to achieve growth of 19 per cent in the year to March.

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People

Lloyd-Hurwitz elected president of Property Council

Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO and managing director of Mirvac, has been elected national president of The Property Council of Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Coastal estate in Whitebridge for sale

Built by original owner, Tony Murphy, and designed by architect Bernard Adcock, 'Killara' is an oceanfront home for sale by Ken Jacobs of Ken Jacobs Christie's International Real Estate and Mark Kentwell of PRDnationwide.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The Perth suburbs selling more quickly now than in 'boom' times

Despite a general slow down in the Perth property market, close examination of data reveals that some areas of Perth are selling more quickly than they did during the property 'boom', says Hayden Groves, president of the REIWA.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Rejuvenated Newcastle office market drawing new tenants to the CBD

Newcastle's rejuvenated CBD is attracting new tenants, according to Ray White Commercial.

International

People

Kevin Costner's $78 million California property for sale

Film star Kevin Costner has put his beachfront 10.25-acre Montecito property on the market.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Log cabin in Buxton for sale

A hand crafted, custom-built Canadian log home on 25 acres is for sale fully furnished by Andrew Clarke of Property Now.

National

The Economy

Is it time to review your home loan?

With interest rates likely to head higher this year, it’s more important than ever to consider your home loan rate. Should you fix, should you refinance, how do you know if you are getting the best rate? Use Mortgage House as a research tool, as well as the source of a loan.