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Housing choice and affordability key to Victorian Government's 20-minute neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government has identified increased housing choice and affordability as one of the ways to make its 20-minute neighbourhood pilot program a reality.

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The Economy

Fixed rate demand falls further

New data from Mortgage Choice has indicated a further drop in demand for fixed home loans across the country.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Realmark staff recognised for practice, performance, and passion at awards

Realmark staff had more than one reason to celebrate at the agency's annual awards night held last week.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Oversized Surry Hills warehouse apartment

Designed by BKH with bespoke finishes, this two-level apartment sits within No 1 Lacey, a warehouse conversion circa 1912. For sale by Caroline Fagerlund of CBRE Residential Agency North Sydney.

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Politics

Building Ministers need to 'maintain momentum' on compliance, says Property Council

The Property Council of Australia has urged the country's building ministers to continue the momentum on building regulation compliance and enforcement to deliver better outcomes for property owners and tenants.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Brisbane property big guns on expansion drive

Ray White New Farm owners Matt Lancashire and Haesley Cush, together with two of their top agents from New Farm, Scott Darwon and Brandon Wortley, will now trade as Ray White Bulimba to service the vibrant inner city riverside community.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

REINSW Breakfast aims to bring more women on board

More than 50 women from real estate and associated industries gathered at the Sydney Opera House last week for the second REINSW Women on Board Breakfast.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

‘The Copper House’: award-winning hilltop home

This family residence in Currumbin, Queensland fuses bush and beachside living with a flexible layout. For sale by Michael Kollosche and Eoghan Murphy of Kollosche.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

'Skyrocketing' stamp duty in Victoria needs to be reviewed - Property Council

There are fresh calls for Victoria's stamp duty brackets to be reviewed in the wake of new data from the Property Council of Australia showing Melbournians now have to pay, on average, an additional 9 weeks of salary to cover the inflating cost of the tax.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Laing added to Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales team

Knight Frank has welcomed another new addition to its Prestige Residential Sales team, with William Laing joining from The Agency.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/watchdog-rejects-estate-agents-attempt-to-rein-in-rea-group-and-domain-20160825-gr0xyb.html

Watchdog rejects estate agents' attempt to rein in REA Group and Domain

Australia's corporate watchdog has rejected an attempt by 170 real estate agents to band together and collectively bargain for better ad rates on the dominant real estate websites and print publications owned by News Corp and Fairfax.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/queensland-has-the-best-value-holiday-homes-in-all-of-australia-20160825-gr10by

Queensland has the 'best value' holiday homes in all of Australia

If you're lucky enough to be looking at purchasing your own holiday home – whether it's a unit for family beach holidays, or a country weekender – there are plenty of bargains to choose from in Queensland.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.brokernews.com.au/features/analysis/battle-of-the-generations-221970.aspx

Battle of the generations

A look at the dwindling number of young first-home buyers and whether Generation Y do have it harder than generations before them.

AustralianBroker

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2016/08/23/the-only-home-that-matters/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160824_TND

This is the home that matters the most

Australia’s raging housing debate must acknowledge the importance of property ownership to retirees, experts insist.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/home-building-rises-to-record-663-billion-in-year-to-june-20160824-gqzqot

Home building rises to record $66.3 billion in year to June

Home building rose 10.5% to a new record high of $66.3 billion in the year to June, in the country's biggest-ever housing construction boom.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.sustainablecitiescollective.com/greenhouse-gnome/1236205/7-ways-save-energy-your-home-when-traveling

Seven ways to save energy when away from home

Make your home more energy efficient when you're not there.

Sustainable Cities Collective

https://nabam.nab.com.au/resources---insights/investment-insights/investment-insights/The-secular-stagnation-syndrome

The Secular Stagnation Syndrome

Are we confronting a long-term destiny of stagnation? Is Australia 'turning Japanese', like the song by The Vapors, by being incapable of achieving strong growth – just like Japan has struggled over the past 20 years?

NAB Investment Insights

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/sydney-home-values-gain-on-rates-set-too-low-for-citys-economy-20160823-gqyton

Sydney home values gain on rates 'set too low' for city's economy

Sydney's rapid house price growth and soaring auction clearances are being fuelled by interest rates set too low for the city's already booming economy.

The Australian Financial Review