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The Economy

It's all good for housing affordability in Australia

CoreLogic's Head of Research, Tim Lawless takes a look at housing affordability and its improvement over 10 years.

National

The Economy

20 holiday hotspots ready for price growth revealed

SuburbGrowth.com.au analysis has identified 20 holiday locations that are set to grow over the next three years.

National

The Economy

Rental trends identify changing market cycles

New research by Propertyology shows some rental markets are in the midst of change.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Fremantle apartment with New York style

Light and open, this refined apartment offers an inner-city lifestyle within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, beach, and train. For sale by Connie Handcock and Michael Harries of Caporn Young Fremantle.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney's most expensive property has sold for $140m

Kylie Rampa CEO of Property Lendlease says the $140 million sale of the One Sydney Harbour penthouse and sub-penthouse presents a paradigm shift in Australian property smashing $100,000 per square metre.

People

Real Estate Institute turns 100

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia, better known as REISA, is turning 100 and they are ready to celebrate.

National

The Economy

CBA report says home buying intentions rise sharply

Monetary policy stimulus is clearly working for the housing market, according to Michael Blythe Commonwealth Bank latest Household Spending Intentions series.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Vibrant Bicton home with the 'wow factor'

This spacious Perth home has eye-catching street appeal and delivers personality in spades. For sale by Nikki Gogan and Aidan Casey of Caporn Young Fremantle.

National

The Economy

As population grows, house affordability diminishes

Strong population growth to deteriorate affordability in Sydney and Melbourne, according to Riskwise

National

The Economy

Fixed rate home loans remain unpopular

Demand for fixed rate home loans was stable in October, reveals data from Mortgage Choice.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/dexus-exits-martin-place-tower-as-sydney-metro-plan-takes-shape/news-story/11ea358c2dd23efef7464511177e9ee6

Dexus exits Martin Place tower as Sydney Metro plan takes shape

Dexus has sold its office tower at 39 Martin Place, Sydney, as part of the NSW government's compulsory acquisition for its metro rail.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/look-to-perth-for-a-luxury-bargain/news-story/f0535770355f16d616c873527aa6aea2

Look to Perth for a luxury bargain

Perth is offering up some of the best luxury bargains on the Australian property market.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/advice/privacy-options-dont-impose-light-style/

Privacy options that don’t impose on light or style

How to maintain your privacy while still keeping your space light, bright, and stylish.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/in-melbournes-suburbs-townhouses-and-big-apartments-are-the-new-black-20161110-gsmnsy

In Melbourne's suburbs, townhouses and big apartments are the new black

In the 12 months to September, nearly 34,000 new semi-detached, row or terraced dwellings were given the nod by planning authorities nationally, a 14% increase on the same period a year earlier.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/buyers-agents-on-the-rise-as-battle-for-homes-heats-up/news-story/0949b2849276c789a5cfc7cf4be71e0a

Buyers’ agents on the rise as battle for homes heats up

Buyers’ agents are increasingly striking deals before homes have been listed for sale.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/not-all-of-gen-y-have-given-up-hope-of-buying-property/news-story/84a10a3b47ac33c9ee3bb09ced40f1f1

Not all of Gen Y have given up hope of buying property

A new survey reveals many of Generation Y have become property investors.

news.com.au

http://thenewdaily.com.au/life/home/2016/11/12/renting-a-house-tenants-guide/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20161113_SUNDAY_BEST

Why renting a home is nearly as hard as buying one

The Australian dream is steadily shifting from home ownership towards tenancy, with almost one third of the nation renting – and that proportion is rising.

The New Daily

http://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/tax-compliance/9677-bizarre-claims-for-2016-revealed?utm_source=AccountantsDaily&utm_campaign=10_11_16&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Bizarre’ claims for 2016 revealed

Accounting firms and the Tax Office have revealed some of the stranger deduction claims that have crossed their desks this tax time.

accountants daily