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5 unmistakeable signs you've outgrown your job

We all have bad days at work, but sometimes you can have bad months, or even years. So how do you know if it's just a rut, or a sign of something more? Director of Resolver Recruitment, Virginia Brookes says these are the five tell-tale signs you've officially outgrown your job.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Striking split level home over Careel Bay

Steps from the water’s edge, this Avalon home celebrates the harmony between home and environment. For sale by Peter Robinson of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

National

The Economy

Most renters don't believe they will ever own their own home, survey says

That's according to a survey conducted by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) which found home ownership is more important to people than ever - but most believe it's completely out of their reach.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Expressions of interest for approved Kenmore site

Expressions of interest are being sought for a substantial approved townhouse site in the affluent Brisbane area of Kenmore, at 128-132 Kenmore Road, through Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Top Sydney agent appointed to head up Tasmanian operation

Sydney Sotheby's International Realty Director, Gayle Walker will head up the Tasmania Sotheby’s International Realty new office.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Contemporary family elegance in Balwyn

Close to schools, transport and popular dining options, this brand new home is for sale via Jack Peng of Fletchers Canterbury and Gabrielle McVie of Fletchers Balwyn North.

National

The Economy

Sydney auction market bucking the trend

Preliminary auction clearance rates in Sydney nudged higher, as vendors adjusted their expectations to meet lower prices from savvy buyers.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Entries open for novice auctioneering competition

Registrations are now open for the 2019 Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Novice Auctioneers Competition, with this year's proceeds going towards Domestic Violence NSW.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

First home buyers on the move in Perth

Forty-nine per cent of sales were under $500,000 in February, indicating first home buyers are on the move.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Executive oasis overlooking Sydney Harbour

This Rose Bay residence enjoys movie star details including indoor pool, infra-red sauna, gym, wet bar and ultra-luxe cinema room. For sale by Daniel Baran of Stone Double Bay and Alison Coopes of Agency by Alison Coopes.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/state-government-considers-reopening-parramatta-jail-20160310-gng3mc.html

Baird says major Parramatta redevelopment will proceed - despite thoughts of reopening neighbouring jail

The state-heritage listed jail was closed in 2011, but the government is now analysing the costs of re-opening it in a bid to deal with record numbers of inmates and overcrowding in prisons.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/opinion/bis-shrapnel-why-limiting-negative-gearing-would-push-up-rents-20160309-gnf5y9

BIS Shrapnel: Why limiting negative gearing would push up rents

Most of the concern about housing has focused on affordability for owner occupiers. And that is a challenge. Our concern is affordability for renters.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/exlittle-projects-ceo-michael-fox-emerges-with-new-jv-costafox-20160218-gmxccf

Ex-Little Projects CEO Michael Fox emerges with new JV CostaFox

Fox says the Sydney market has more room for prestige homes.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/how-negative-gearing-changes-can-bring-life-back-to-eerily-quiet-suburbs-55750

How negative-gearing changes can bring life back to eerily quiet suburbs

While curbing negative gearing would ease house prices in the short term, in the longer term some suburbs will benefit as empty housing comes onto the market. The synergies of higher-density, mixed-use development within reach of good public transport will then come into play.

The Conversation

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/2016/03/women-deserve-respect-on-building-sites/

Women deserve respect on building sites

Challenging the CFMEU to do better in their treatment of women on building sites is important, according to Wilhelm Harnisch, CEO of Master Builders Australia.

Australian Property Investor

http://www.wsj.com/articles/spanish-colonial-once-owned-by-cary-grant-goes-on-the-market-1457622960

Spanish Colonial Once Owned by Cary Grant Goes on the Market

The onetime Palm Springs home of Hollywood actor Cary Grant is going on the market for $3.495m. Mr Grant lived in 'Las Palomas' for about 20 years from the 1950s to the 1970s.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/government-goes-negative-on-negative-gearing-20160308-gne326

Government goes negative on negative gearing

Having ditched its own plans to touch negative gearing, the government has decided to mount a full-blown assault on Labor's policy throughout the federal election campaign with the claim that it will 'cripple' the economy and crash the markets.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-boom-rewards-sydney-melbourne-home-owners-with-equity-boost-20160309-gnejee

Housing boom rewards Sydney, Melbourne home owners with equity boost

The recent housing boom has given home owners in Sydney and Melbourne a boost, with surging values raising the levels of equity they enjoy in their homes.

The Australian Financial Review