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Cherished family home with rooftop terrace overlooking Kyle Bay

Owned by the same family since 1972, this elegant home is on the market for the first time. For sale by Haydon Sacilotto and Matt O’Shea of Ray White Oatley.

National

The Economy

The year of the first home buyer, but there are warnings

First home buyers will soon have the benefit of a deposit scheme to help them in the property market, but it is also a case of buyer beware.

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People

Second term for International Real Estate Federation Australia President

FIABCI president Greg Young has been re-elected to the role for a second term.

National

The Economy

New home sales continue on a steady path

Home sales have remained steady in the last quarter, according to the latest HIA report.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Understated luxury in bayside village locale

“We’ve done things in this design that I believe haven’t been done elsewhere.” For sale by Patrick Cosgrove and Don Riley of Raine & Horne Double Bay.

National

The Economy

Sydney waterfront properties 'best in class' commanding 97% premium

The Knight Frank Waterfront Index found properties across Australia on the waterfront can command a 63 per cent average premium on their price.

National

The Economy

Sellers respond to rising market with property listings increase

Property sale listings across Australia have increased for November despite year on year listings declining, according to SQM research.

National

The Economy

Adelaide tops the list for affordability, according to PRD report

The top 20 places to live for affordability have been released in PRD's property guide for the second half of 2019.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Instagram favourite Hamptons home sets Noosa Waters dry block record

Drawing a wide level of interest, this spacious family home saw over 300 people come through over the term of the campaign. Sold by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath strengthens Northbridge presence with new agent

Rose Farina joins McGrath as its boosts its presence in Northbridge

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/property-lenders-hike-rates-by-60-basis-points-20161122-gsvco9

Property lenders hike rates by 60 basis points

Lenders are raising the cost of buying property by up to 60 basis points reflecting the "Trump effect", growing expectations central bankers will end the era of record low rates.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/sydney2026/chapter3.html

The new airport

More than a year after being handed a deadline to leave, about 20 leaseholders on the land designated for the airport are refusing to move.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/john-mcgrath-shares-property-pain-20161123-gsvy36.html

John McGrath shares property 'pain'

John McGrath has vowed to stick with listed company bearing his name, telling investors he "shares the pain" of the struggling agent's performance.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-property-owners-subdividing-blocks-and-selling-vacant-sites-to-take-advantage-of-property-market-20161121-gsujx8/

Sydney property owners subdividing blocks, selling vacant sites

A tennis court and pool in Sydney’s northern beaches is on the market with a price guide of $4 million, as owners look to make the most of the hot property market.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/melbourne-must-limit-sprawl-to-protect-farm-land-20161123-gsvnkw

Melbourne must limit sprawl to protect farm land

Melbourne and its surrounds can continue to provide food for a population of 7-8 million only if Melburnians accept a hard urban boundary and higher population density, report says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/sydney2026/chapter5.html

Our green spaces

A “green grid” is proposed for Sydney, and will include converting golf courses into public parks, and retro-fitting cooling systems.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/housing-developer-plans-will-just-drive-up-prices/news-story/00e7b67389634d4d3bc39195ba6d9574

Housing developer plans ‘will just drive up prices’

Plans to demand developers hand over up to 10% of new units for affordable housing will make housing more expensive.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/credit-rating-agency-questions-the-rise-of-lending-algorithms-20161122-gsuwjy

Credit rating agency questions the rise of lending algorithms

Rating agency experts doubt the ability of computers to fully assess credit risk.