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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.

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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

Featured Property

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

National

Construction

Stockland launches national renewable energy initiative

25,000 Stockland residents will receive the benefit of the company's new energy initiative.

National

The Economy

Building approvals fall and industry is calling government to action

Property Council of Australia calls for government action as dwelling approvals in trend terms falls for 23 months

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Boutique Toorak penthouse with city views and plunge pool

Enjoy high end design, attention to detail and superior functionality with a desirable north and west aspect and Village locale. For sale by Andrew Sahhar and Ross Savas of Kay & Burton.

National

The Economy

Super Saturday results with 3,000 homes going under the hammer

It was the busiest week of the year with Super Saturday auctions across Australia, says CoreLogic

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Vacancy rates remain low in Victoria

There is no relief for Victorian renters according to REIV as rental prices continue to grow.

National

The Economy

Fifth monthly increase in Home Value Index: CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index has recovered from its trough in June this year by 4.7 per cent.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/victorian-planning-minister-richard-wynne-sets-cbd-rules-for-melbourne-20161121-gsu9ct

Vic planning minister sets CBD rules for Melbourne

Developers will be allowed to build taller apartment towers in Melbourne's CBD as long as they provide office space, as the council seeks to maintain commercial core.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/could-apartment-living-be-the-key-to-happiness-20161121-gstp6t/

Could apartment living be the key to happiness?

The Danish are some of the happiest people in the world, though apartment living is the norm in Copenhagen.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/meriton-boss-harry-triguboff-ups-lending-as-banks-crack-down/news-story/b03b4cabb73c60de5d9134e30762912b

Meriton boss Harry Triguboff ups lending as banks crack down

Harry Triguboff has almost doubled the amount he is lending to apartment buyers as local banks tighten rules and following China’s crackdown on money leaving the country.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/industrial-relations/cfmeus-100bn-trail-of-disruption-analysis/news-story/278428e0c6781e518fc80c0265ec8fa7?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

CFMEU’s $100bn trail of disruption: analysis

More than $100 bn worth of projects have been disrupted by construction union "lawlessness", says analysis released by the government to persuade the Senate to pass the ABCC bill.

The Australian

https://theconversation.com/reinventing-density-overcoming-the-suburban-setback-66411

Overcoming the suburban setback

Why are houses set back from the street, and could this space be better used?

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/developers-want-tax-breaks-to-make-sydney-housing-affordable-20161121-gsu2bw

Developers want tax breaks to make Sydney housing affordable

Developers are calling for the Greater Sydney Commission to offset affordable rental housing target with greater density or tax breaks.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/abc-tv-studios-set-to-fetch-at-least-25-million-old-fire-station-included/

ABC TV studios set to fetch ‘at least $25 million’

The national broadcaster’s Selwyn Street production site in Elsternwick, Melbourne, is up for sale – historic fire station included.