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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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People

Warning against spruikers by industry bodies

Industry bodies - PIPA and PICA - join forces to issue spruiker warning

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Panoramic Brisbane Waters views: ‘Jacaranda’

At the height of sophistication, this Central Coast residence showcases the ultimate in luxury living in an iconic waterside setting. For sale by Tim Andrews and Meredith Spencer of LJ Hooker Terrigal.

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Construction

Compass heading in the right direction

Compass Offices has hit the ground running since starting in Australia six years ago and looks to have a bright future in the country.

National

The Economy

Australian property developer to receive major tech revamp

AVJennings signs with TechnologyOne to build out its digital transformation

National

The Economy

Another busy auction week for capital cities

Australian combined capital cities see the 2nd busiest week all year with 2,571 homes taken to auction.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast developer takes top spot in sales

ANIKO Group's latest project No. 1 Grant Avenue pushes developer to top sales position, according to Urbis data.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Fighting for seniors to receive stamp duty concessions

The Real Estate Institute of WA is asking the WA government to provide stamp duty concessions to seniors so they can 'right size'.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Featured Property

UDIA Award-winning Residence

This impressive contemporary Balmoral residence, R’Air, offers stunning views of Brisbane's skyline from its spacious poolside terrace. For sale by Matthew Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Real Asset Management expands Brisbane real estate team

Two key appointments have been filled with Brisbane-based RAM Australia Property Services

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News Roundup

http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-erin-fetherston-20161027-story.html

Does your toddler match your ottoman?

Thanks to a new line of home goods, that answer can be yes.

Los Angeles Times

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-affordability-is-stretched-but-prices-can-still-rise-analyst-20161102-gsg6lv

Housing affordability is stretched but prices can still rise

Macquarie Capital real estate strategist, Rod Cornish, says Sydney affordability has worsened, but it's not as bad as 2003, 1988-89, or Perth 2005.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/no-saving-the-day-creditors-to-hear-bobs-builder-unlikely-to-get-white-knight-20161031-gseswd

No saving the Day: Creditors to hear Bob's builder unlikely to get white knight

There will be no white knight buyer of the troubled home building business.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/how-a-normal-rates-and-tax-hikes-would-smash-sydney-property-20161101-gsf5ve

How 'normal' rates and tax hikes would smash Sydney property

Returning official interest rates to levels regarded by many as normal, say the post-GFC peak of 4.75% in 2011, would trigger a 20% plunge in Sydney house prices, says Deutsche Bank.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.nestegg.com.au/from-the-experts/expert-opinion/10427-what-australia-s-population-growth-means-for-property

What Australia’s population growth means for property

It’s timely to contemplate the role of population growth in real estate investment.

nestegg.com.au

http://www.domain.com.au/news/seven-stunning-contemporary-homes-in-australia-20161031-gseobd/

Seven stunning contemporary homes in Australia

Australia is a leader in creating fine contemporary houses.

Domain

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3881730/Australia-s-brothel-Scarlet-Harem-hammer.html

Australia's top brothel on the Sunshine Coast to go under the hammer

Scarlet Harem is up for sale and is expected to fetch $1m.