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Whole floor Raffles sub penthouse offers 360 degree Perth views

Renovated last year, this Applecross apartment occupies approx. 586 sqm with views across the river and the CBD. For sale by Nick Wallace of Mack Hall Real Estate.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Better Homes and Gardens continues growing in Queensland

Gympie is the latest Queensland town to benefit from the growth of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate with principal Niki Meads

National

The Economy

Capital gains rebound across the Australian housing market

CoreLogic's latest findings show a trend of growing capital gains which are being felt at the auction sites, according to Nick Lennan of McGrath Coogee.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

REIV calls on State Government to hold off on pet laws

Concerns that new pet legislation will cause confusion, long delays and the risk of homeless pets has Gil King of REIV asking for a delay.

National

The Economy

Super Saturday results hitting 77+ per cent clearance rates

CoreLogic reports this week's volumes are higher than last week's spike of properties going to auction.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – First home buying soars

The ABS is reporting the number of new loans issued to first time buyers in December was at its highest level since December 2009

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Murders and other material facts to be revealed when selling houses

Recent changes to the Sale of Land Amendment Act in Victoria mean vendors and agents are no longer allowed to deliberately conceal any material facts about a property when selling.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Featured Property

Brand new contemporary residence with stunning Northern Beaches views: 'Eagles Nest'

Iconic design, privacy, and panoramic views combine in this Collaroy residence, for sale by Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Deborah Cullen, Partner, Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales, Head of Brand Relationships

"A big joy for me in working in this part of the market is the friendships and family situations you are able share in."

International National

Design

Rolls Royce owners just became more exclusive

Rolls Royce clients can feel even more exclusive with Whispers: An exclusive digital gateway for owners.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mining-states-hit-by-sharp-drop-in-home-loan-activity-says-afg/news-story/92e2a73ceab8665463d9107610655302

Mining states hit by sharp drop in home loan activity, says AFG

The country’s biggest mortgage broker has revealed a sharp decline in home loan activity in Western Australia and the NT.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/define-affordable-housing-before-solving-the-crisis-20170111-gtpvm1

Define affordable housing before solving the crisis

Australia's housing developers can deliver much needed affordable housing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/from-offices-to-serviced-apartments-as-industry-offers-solid-returns-20170111-gtplqp

From offices to serviced apartments as industry offers solid returns

Sydney executive leasing outfit Furnished Operators has become the latest group to lodge plans to convert office space into executive serviced apartments.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/apartment-supply-now-on-the-slide/

Apartment supply now on the slide

The recent record boom in new apartment development is waning generally, although results vary significantly between cities.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/hotels-and-leisure/improving-tassie-tourism-picture-brings-in-luxury-hotel-chain-20170111-gtpxdp

Improving Tassie tourism picture brings in luxury hotel chain

Tasmania's growing appeal as a top tourism destination is bearing fruit, with US hotel chain Hyatt to open its first hotel in Hobart in 2019.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nsw-planning-reforms-are-just-noise-if-change-is-not-enforced-developers-20170110-gtovnb

NSW planning reforms are just noise if change is not enforced

Developer Austino Property Group has spent nearly two years dealing with two separate councils to build 600 apartments in Sydney's Epping, and is still waiting for approval.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/personal-data-up-for-grabs-in-nsw-land-titles-sale-experts-warn-20170110-gtopxl.html

Personal data up for grabs in NSW land titles sale, experts warn

The private operator of NSW's land titles registry would have access to property and ownership data, as well as information about bankruptcies, marriages, divorces and deaths, say experts.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/hoteliers-turn-wary-eye-on-interloper-airbnb/news-story/a43599c02e51dd6e18c0008366e54f63

Hoteliers turn wary eye on interloper Airbnb

International hoteliers have admitted the homestay network is having an effect on their business.

The Australian