Changing stamp duty the way to improve affordability: Pilkington
In the wake of the government's changes to planning rules, Laing+Simmons managing director and REINSW president-elect Leanne Pilkington has reiterated her view that changing stamp duty is the way to tackle housing affordability.
Victorian government launches small home initiative to help homeless
A collaboration between philanthropists and the Victorian government will result in the construction of 57 small, portable homes for low-income adults.
Home gym inspiration for working off the holiday bulge
Built-in gym equipment or designer punching bags: how to beat the bulge without leaving home.
Contemporary Mount Martha home for sale
A six-level home designed by Venn Architects featuring sweeping views of the Mornington Peninsula is for sale by Nicholas Lynch of Nicholas Lynch Real Estate.
Building approvals rose strongly in November
Building approvals rebounded in November, but the underlying trend remains soft.
NSW government simplifies planning rules to boost supply
Though NSW is experiencing the longest housing construction boom in history, there is pent up demand for up to another 100,000 homes.
Floating city planned for French Polynesia
The Seasteading Institute plans to build a floating city in French Polynesia.
REIQ launches new real estate training site
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has launched a new training website, to help those considering a real estate career in the new year.
Iconic limestone Perth home for sale
Perth's most iconic new beachfront home, designed by James Shaw of Ecotect Architects, is for sale by Scott Swingler of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.
Where to look for property in 2017: Simon Cohen of Cohen Handler
Simon Cohen, co-founder and managing director of Cohen Handler, recommends buying property near new infrastructure in 2017.