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Rental trends identify changing market cycles

New research by Propertyology shows some rental markets are in the midst of change.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Fremantle apartment with New York style

Light and open, this refined apartment offers an inner-city lifestyle within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, beach, and train. For sale by Connie Handcock and Michael Harries of Caporn Young Fremantle.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney's most expensive property has sold for $140m

Kylie Rampa CEO of Property Lendlease says the $140 million sale of the One Sydney Harbour penthouse and sub-penthouse presents a paradigm shift in Australian property smashing $100,000 per square metre.

People

Real Estate Institute turns 100

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia, better known as REISA, is turning 100 and they are ready to celebrate.

National

The Economy

CBA report says home buying intentions rise sharply

Monetary policy stimulus is clearly working for the housing market, according to Michael Blythe Commonwealth Bank latest Household Spending Intentions series.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Vibrant Bicton home with the 'wow factor'

This spacious Perth home has eye-catching street appeal and delivers personality in spades. For sale by Nikki Gogan and Aidan Casey of Caporn Young Fremantle.

National

The Economy

As population grows, house affordability diminishes

Strong population growth to deteriorate affordability in Sydney and Melbourne, according to Riskwise

National

The Economy

Fixed rate home loans remain unpopular

Demand for fixed rate home loans was stable in October, reveals data from Mortgage Choice.

National

People

Warning against spruikers by industry bodies

Industry bodies - PIPA and PICA - join forces to issue spruiker warning

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Panoramic Brisbane Waters views: ‘Jacaranda’

At the height of sophistication, this Central Coast residence showcases the ultimate in luxury living in an iconic waterside setting. For sale by Tim Andrews and Meredith Spencer of LJ Hooker Terrigal.

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News Roundup

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/02/donald-trump-towers-skyscrapers-around-the-world/

Around the world in ten Trump towers

Ten skyscrapers developed by and bearing the name of the next president of the United States.

Dezeen

http://www.domain.com.au/news/agents-await-surge-of-us-buyers-following-donald-trumps-victory-at-the-polls-20161110-gsmdb8/

Agents await surge of US buyers following Donald Trump’s victory

The shock win by US presidential candidate Donald Trump is expected to increase demand for Australia’s expensive homes.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/horse-carriage-courtyards-and-elliptical-windows-for-sydneys-sandstone-hotel-20160824-gr080y

Horse carriage courtyards and elliptical windows for Sydney's sandstone hotel

Singapore's Pontiac Land Group has revealed its plans for the two 1800s buildings on Bridge Street which will become a luxury hotel.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi4seCYsZ_QAhVDl5QKHazADD0QqQIIGigAMAA&url=http%3A//www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/real-estate-agents-builders-top-fairtrading-complaints/news-story/254c55e6f01eee420a2574ffe9b5866c&usg=AFQjCNEaTvLFlR9FJvpNVYVMCaynXhJsgg&bvm=bv.138169073%2Cd.dGo

Real estate agents, builders top fair-trading complaints

Real estate agents continue to dominate the list of grievances publicly aired by the NSW Department of Fair Trading.

The Australian

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/realestate/news/adelaide-sa/public-push-for-petfriendly-housing/news-story/7edfacf08cd1b59c2c0c7b621e300069

Public push for pet-friendly housing

Landlords should allow pets in rental properties.

The Advertiser

http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-american-tragedy-donald-trump

An American Tragegy

The election of Donald Trump to the Presidency is nothing less than a tragedy for the American republic, a tragedy for the Constitution, and a triumph for the forces, at home and abroad, of nativism, authoritarianism, misogyny, and racism.

The New Yorker

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/research-analyst-predicts-influx-of-foreign-interest-into-australian-property-safehavens-should-trump-win-election/news-story/3a6f464b61e98c02759a6b15fc1a70ac

Analysts predict influx of foreign interest into Australian property following Trump win

Donald Trump’s victory as the President-elect of the United States will drive more foreign investors to the safehaven of the Australian property market.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.afr.com/news/world/us-election/us-election-global-markets-rocked-as-donald-trump-wins-presidential-election-20161109-gsltii

Global markets rocked as Donald Trump wins presidential election

Global markets were thrown into disarray as Donald Trump won the US presidential election, shocking traders after recent polls indicated Hillary Clinton would be the victor.

The Australian Financial Review