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Apartment buyers are becoming increasingly green, says AAA

Environmental attributes have become a significant aspect of apartment buying in both NSW and Victoria, according to a recent survey by Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA)

National

The Economy

How investors can save thousands this October 31

Investors who self-assess or estimate costs based on their own judgement when lodging their tax return are potentially missing out on thousands of dollars, according to BMT Tax Depreciation.

National

People

New CEO for Herron Todd White

There will be a new face for Herron Todd White in the form of Gary Brinkworth which will take place early next year

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

‘Wensleydale’ C.1890: Fairytale sandstone villa

This Adelaide Hills residence with iconic tower offers bygone era charm among award-winning gardens. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams.

National

The Economy

Lowest auction clearance rates since mid-August

The recent weekend has seen the lowest clearance rate across the combined capital cities since mid-August

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

How Xceed Real Estate’s sales model gets the best from its agents

Real estate agencies don't ordinarily include a full-time sales coach and mentor, but Xceed Real Estate is no ordinary agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

New kid from New Farm joins Sotheby’s

32-year veteran of Brisbane real estate joins forces with Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Politics

Changes on November 1 to Residential Tenancies Act are cause for concern, according to REIACT

The implementation of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act by the ACT Government, will create havoc for landlords, says Institute

Queensland (Qld)

Thornlands site sold to BriStar Group for $15.675 million

South-east Queensland-based BriStar Group have paid $15,675,000 for a substantial site with development approval in the coastal suburb of Thornlands at 157-197 Woodlands Drive.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

Big night ahead for real estate industry in Tasmania

The finalists for all the categories of the Real Estate Industry Excellence Awards for Tasmania are listed here.

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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