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RBA could 'remain on the sidelines' for the next few months

While a lowering of the cash rate is considered to be inevitable this year, Finsure Group Managing Director John Kolenda said the central bank will be "in no rush" to make changes when it meets early next month.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

Upper Mount Gravatt’s accessibility a drawcard for new homebuyers

New homebuyers are flocking to Upper Mount Gravatt thanks to the suburb’s enviable access to transport networks and wide range of shopping, dining, education and medical amenities within easy reach, according to Position Property.

People

Cooling housing market does little to dent property fixation, according to research

New research has found that Australians spend up to 2.5 hours a week focusing on property.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Mediterranean villa on Pittwater

The Italian coastline meets Sydney's Northern Beaches in this warm, sun-filled Palm Beach home. For sale by Laura Mears and Greg Griffin of Belle Property Avalon.

National

The Economy

Brisbane bright spot in post-Easter clearance rates

Brisbane had the biggest rebound in clearance rates from the Easter weekend, according to the latest auction data from CoreLogic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath announces Lower North Shore expansion

McGrath is set to have a greater presence on Sydney's Lower North Shore, after announcing it has entered into an agreement to acquire LJ Hooker Willoughby/Artarmon.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne house prices drop by 1.4 per cent in first quarter of 2019 - REIV

Housing figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria have identified Melbourne's outer suburbs as some of the state's biggest growth areas.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Single level luxury in breezy Blairgowrie

Combining the finest living concepts with luxurious appointments, this entertainer's home in Blairgowrie, Victoria, is set on approx. 783 sqm a short stroll from both bay and ocean beaches. For sale by Rob Curtain and Danielle Vains of Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

People

Out of commission - What the Fair Work changes mean for agents

New laws from the Fair Work Commission designed to protect agents may end up having the opposite effect, according to Real Estate Institute of Australia Deputy President Hayden Groves.

National

People

Three questions to ask yourself when you are considering a counter offer

Resolver Recruitment director Virginia Brookes takes a look at what you need to think about when considering a counter offer.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/perth-highrise-to-cater-for-foreign-student-demand/news-story/23cd2d935f707ae5757944892920a591

Perth high-rise to cater for foreign student demand

Overseas students have become a bright spot in Perth’s slowing economy. A high-rise for international students is about to be built amid abandoned and postponed city apartment developments.

The Australian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/investors-should-take-inspiration-as-property-dominates-brw-rich-list-216795.aspx

Property dominates BRW rich list

The 2016 BRW 200 Rich List should serve as inspiration to all real estate investors across Australia.

Your Investment Property

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/6-myths-about-chinese-property-buyers-busted-20160529-gp6val

6 myths about Chinese property buyers, busted

Chinese buyers have taken centre stage on Australia's property scene following an exponential surge in real estate investment from offshore markets.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lendleases-darling-square-sells-out-in-four-hours-20160529-gp6fqg

Lendlease's Darling Square sells out in four hours

Lendlease sold all 391 apartments of the third and final stage of its Darling Square development on Saturday in a four-hour frenzy.

The Australian Financial Review

http://architectureau.com/articles/the-goods-line/

Walks of life: The Goods Line

The Goods Line urban renewal project has seen a disused rail corridor reimagined as an elevated park that runs through the heart of Sydney’s most densely populated area.

Architecture AU

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9836-mortgage-arrears-continue-upward-trend

Mortgage arrears continue upward trend

The number of prime Australian housing loans in arrears has risen for the fifth consecutive month, new figures have revealed.

Mortgage Business

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2016/election-2016-house-price-growth-to-slow-under-labors-negative-gearing-policy-labor-think-tank--20160526-gp4krp.html

House price growth to slow under Labor's negative gearing policy, says Labor think tank

Home prices will grow more slowly under Labor's negative gearing and capital gains changes but the housing market will not crash, says ALP think tank that proposed the policy.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/hefty-fines-for-real-estate-agents-who-dont-divulge-inspection-reports-20160526-gp4hlp/

Fines if NSW agents don’t divulge inspection reports

Real estate agents in NSW will have to reveal details of property inspection reports conducted on properties they are selling.

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