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The elegant Victorian: 'Clifton Villa', a double-frontage terrace in Clifton Hill

Victorian elegance meets cutting-edge style at 'Clifton Villa', a double-fronted Melbourne terrace. For sale through James Pilliner and Stewart Kyle of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.

National

The Economy

Where are Australia's most popular places for first-home buyers?

Though Queensland has the highest percentage of first-home buyers overall, Melbourne's 3029, which includes suburbs Truganina and Hoppers Crossing, is the most popular post code.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Markets

Melbourne - is it really the world's most liveable city?

Melbourne is a highly liveable city, but that doesn't mean it's without its problems.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Agents

Di Jones expands into Inner West

Di Jones Real Estate is expanding its presence into Sydney's Inner West with the hiring of two new agents, Charles Milburn and Chris Williams.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

New York pizazz in Bardon, Brisbane

Elitha Bouwer, owner of Visionarie Homes, managed this Bardon renovation, creating the ambience of a five-star hotel, says Sacha Hennessey agent with Place West.

National

Tax

These missed deductions add up

BMT has created a list of assets that property investors commonly overlook when claiming depreciation, including garden sheds, exhaust fans, garden watering systems, garbage bins, intercom systems, door closers, and shower curtains.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne the 'World's Most Liveable City' for seven years, while Sydney remains outside the top ten

The Economist has rated Melbourne as the world's most liveable city for an incredible seventh year in a row - while Sydney remains in 11th position.

National

Auctioneers

Australasia’s best auctioneers to compete at 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships

All finalist names have been revealed for the 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships which will be held in Adelaide this year, hosted by the REISA.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

Featured Property

Darwin waterfront home by award-winning architect with Spanish themes and a 30m lap pool

Designed by well-known architect Hully Liveris, this is one of the most stunning home in Darwin. For sale through David Oliver of Elders Real Estate Darwin.

National

The Economy

Lending restrictions mean fewer projects will proceed to construction: JLL

Australian building completions are likely to remain strong in 2017, but softer prices and tighter lending mean a slower 2018, though conditions vary from city to city, says JLL.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-13/auctions-continue-to-roar-as-sydney-leads-prices-higher/6389160

Auction frenzy as Sydney keeps leading Australian property prices higher

Australian real estate shows no sign of slowing down, with 79 per cent of auctioned properties sold last weekend. That is the second highest level in data going back nearly seven years, with the record set in September 2009 when the Federal Government's First Home Buyers' Boost scheme was boosting demand.

ABC News

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-developers-still-expanding-in-australia-despite-debt-fears/story-fn9656lz-1227300601006

Chinese developers still expanding in Australia despite debt fears

Major Chinese developers are continuing their aggressive expansion in Australia despite concerns some are saddled with too much debt due to the collapse of the mainland housing market.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sarina-russo-to-buy-property-as-jobless-rate-rises-20150413-1mjozq

Sarina Russo to buy property as jobless rate rises

Australia's 13th-richest self-made woman, Sarina Russo, has started a property acquisition drive to expand her employment services business across the country as Australia's jobless rate rises.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/13/business/dealbook/blackstones-deal-with-ge-highlights-its-real-estate-holdings.html

Blackstone’s Deal With G.E. Highlights Its Real Estate Holdings

When it comes to real estate, Blackstone owns a lot more as well. The private equity firm, while better known for its huge buyouts in the deal boom before the financial crisis, is the largest private sector landlord in the United States. And that was the case even before General Electric announced on Friday that it would sell a $14 billion chunk of its real estate assets to Blackstone’s fast-growing property division as part of the conglomerate’s retreat from finance.

The New York Times

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/baby-boomers-taking-advantage-of-a-city-change-say-real-estate-experts/story-fndba8zb-1227297361841

Baby Boomers taking advantage of a city change, say real estate experts

The rise in popularity of city living, particularly low-maintenance apartments, is driving older South Australians to the CBD. Real Estate Institute of South Australia chief executive Greg Troughton says many Baby Boomers are making the move from larger properties to city apartments.

The Adelaide Advertiser

http://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/cuba/havana/cuba-real-estate-buying-real-estate-in-cuba-cuba-property-investors-pablo-tacon-havana-homes-for-sale-raul-castro-fidel-castro-trading-with-the-enemy-act-8985.php

Cuba's Next Revolution: Real Estate

So can a non-American, non-Cuban buy anything at all right now in Cuba? The answer is yes, with qualifications. There still are around two dozen dilapidated apartment buildings developed 20 years ago in the Havana market. Foreigners are allowed to buy them. And unconfirmed reports from Cuban Americans claim those properties are being scooped up quickly.

World Property Journal

http://www.perthnow.com.au/realestate/buying/overseas-born-investors-buying-up-in-australia-prompts-new-website-that-compares-local-home-loans-in-mandarin/story-fnhlgp6j-1227298853782

Overseas-born investors buying up in Australia prompts new website that compares local home loans in Mandarin

Chinese property buyers are the target of an Australian mortgage broking firm capitalising on the rapid rise of overseas-born buyers spending up on local real estate. N1 Finance has made it easier than ever for Chinese-speaking buyers to understand the Australian mortgage market by launching the first online site comparing Australia’s biggest banks’ mortgage products in Mandarin.

Perth Now

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/letters/notion-of-housing-affordability-is-a-slippery-concept/story-fn558imw-1227300643725

Notion of housing affordability is a slippery concept

Some Australians celebrate the real estate boom as the best thing to happen to the economy since the mining boom. Surging house prices in Australia are proving to be a powerful driver of investment and growth.

The Australian