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REINSW puts real estate industry on path to professionalism

REINSW has created an advisory group of industry leaders and stakeholders to examine ways to professionalise the real estate industry.

Western Australia (WA)

Former whaling station for sale

There is nothing doubtful about the beauty of The Doubtful Island Peninsula, with its sandy white beaches and crystal-clear water. This unique, 3,700 acre property is for sale through Scott Swingler of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Secluded Milton property for sale

'The Adobe' was designed by architect Stuart Wilde and is set in the Hinterland of New South Wales' lush South Coast. It is for sale by Robert Hull of Raine and Horne.

National

The Economy

Owner-occupier rates on the rise

National Australia Bank is the first of the big four banks to raise owner-occupier home-loan rates, lifting the rate by 7 basis points to 5.32 per cent.

National

Politics

ASIC report to shake up mortgage broking industry

ASIC's review of mortgage broker remuneration is recommending sweeping changes to the way brokers are rewarded.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Helen Li, CEO of Landence Group

After working for a number of years in her father's property development business, Helen Li is now CEO of Landence Group, and has chosen Melbourne as the site of her first Australian project.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

Featured Property

Unique Battery Point property for sale

Sitting high above the water is a home with a blend of Georgian and modern architecture, designed by Maria Gigney Architects, and for sale by Pam Corkhill of Knight Frank.

National

The Economy

Are we becoming a nation of renters?

Strong growth in the number of properties available for rent could mean population growth is increasingly housed in investment properties, says Cameron Kusher, head of research at CoreLogic.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

St John's Anglican church near Daylesford for sale

The quaint, well maintained chapel only five minutes from Daylesford will "appeal to a broad church," says Mark Smith of hockingstuart Daylesford.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Low rates, high rents lead commercial tenants to become owner-occupiers

With interest rates at historic lows, and commercial rents on the rise, buying and occupying commercial property has growing appeal, says Fred Nucara, director of Beller Commercial.