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Stately Dulwich stone mansion with sophisticated interiors

Offering versatility across two levels of luxury, this family residence is prestigiously located in one of South Australia's most tightly-held precincts. For sale by Stephanie Williams and John Williams of Harcourts Williams.

National

The Economy

Higher auction volumes see preliminary clearance rates bounce back

A much higher number of houses going to auction saw a busy week for real estate agents

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

'Significant' shift in Sydney rental market as vacancies down across the board

The September REINSW Residential Vacancy Rate Report reveals Rental vacancies in Sydney have dropped to their lowest rate this year, down a substantial 0.7 per cent on August.

National

The Economy

Loans to investors and owner-occupiers continue to rise

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that home loan demand continues to rise

National

The Economy

Early signs that interest rate cuts are working, says HIA

Household lending has increased over the last quarter

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Versatile indulgence in Northern Beaches home

The exclusivity of Elanora Heights in Sydney's Northern Beaches sets the tone for this five-bedroom home for sale through Duane Hunter and Janis Campbell of Hunter Estate Agents.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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1930's Arts and Crafts Residence in leafy Armadale

Offering generous family accommodation with ideal entertaining options, this elegant period home is for sale via Jeremy Fox and Michael Ebeling of RT Edgar Toorak.

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Construction

Surprise increase in new build homes but we aren’t out of the woods yet

Despite an increase in the number of new home constructions, numbers are still low, according to the Housing Industry Association

Queensland (Qld)

People

Subdivision triple treat as three south-east Queensland sites go under the hammer

Both developers and builders have a hat-trick of opportunities to snap up three substantial approved residential subdivision sites going under the hammer on Thursday 31 October.

National

The Economy

Research reveals top ten suburbs primed for future capital growth

New research has revealed the top 10 suburbs around the nation with forecast median house price growth of up to 30 per cent over the next three years.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/monetary-policy/rba-leaves-cash-rate-steady-mixed-on-housing-risks-20161004-gruqke

RBA leaves cash rate steady, mixed on housing risks

New RBA governor Philip Lowe has smoothly transitioned from the Glenn Stevens-era by holding the cash rate steady, but his statement has raised concerns the central bank is quietly concerned about rising house prices.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/if-you-own-a-home-in-randwick-youre-set-for-life-20161004-grub6p

If you own a home in Randwick, you're set for life

No one wants to sell their houses in Randwick, where new Reserve Bank of Australia boss Philip Lowe lives.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/10/04/overseas-property-interest-australia-stays-strong

Overseas property interest in Australia stays strong

Crown chief executive Iwan Sunito says "the number of foreign buyers is still constantly the same" at around 30%.

SBS

http://www.afr.com/news/world/panic-buying-fears-as-china-cracks-down-on-property-investors-20161004-grue99

Panic buying fears as China cracks down on property investors

China's second-richest man Wang Jianlin, who made his fortune in real estate, told CNN the Chinese property market was the "biggest bubble in history". In the last week, nine cities have unveiled restrictions aimed at cooling the housing market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/u-sydney-wins-australias-first-real-estate-case-competition-20161004-grubvi

Sydney Uni wins Australia's first real estate case competition

The inaugural University of Sydney Business School Real Estate Case Competition involved Goldfields House in Sydney.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/when-should-landlords-be-allowed-to-evict-tenants-20160928-grqxlh.html

When should landlords be allowed to evict tenants?

With predictions that half the population of NSW could soon be renting, tenancy advocates are arguing that new mechanisms should be established to give tenants confidence and security.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/biggest-surge-in-new-homes-in-16-years-data-shows-20161003-grtlrf/

Record number of new homes built in Sydney in 16 years, data shows

An additional 30,000 homes were built in Sydney in the last financial year, the most building activity since the city’s 2000 Olympic Games, but experts say it isn’t enough to improve affordability.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/westpac-tightens-interestonly-investor-home-loans-20161003-grtx0e

Westpac tightens interest-only investor home loans

Regulatory pressure has prompted Westpac to toughen lending conditions on investment property loans, the third change to its mortgage products in three months.

The Australian Financial Review