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What type of oven should I buy?

Self-cleaning, steam, multi-function, or light oven? We tell you what's what in the world of ovens.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

Cage-free zoo approved for western Sydney: Bungarribee Park

A cage-free zoo is set to open in western Sydney's Blacktown, and is expected to be complete in 2018.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Duplex penthouse of sheer luxury at 'Mardalup' boutique apartments, East Perth

Waterfront Mardalup's stunning two-storey duplex penthouse, which has its own maid's quarters, gym and steam room, is for sale with Callum Davidson and Richard Mathlin of Knight Frank Residential.

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The Economy

Create some extra splash this spring by claiming depreciation for your pool: BMT

What should you consider if you buy an investment property with a swimming pool? BMT Tax Depreciation looks at what can be claimed as depreciation.

The Economy

Investors, owner occupiers continue driving price gains in June quarter: REIA

Median property prices across Australia's capital cities continued to rise in the June quarter, according to the REIA Real Estate Market Facts report.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Get to know David Moses, MD of award-winning builder Horizon Habitats

David Moses is managing director of building company, Horizon Habitats. He spoke to SCHWARTZWILLIAMS about the company's three wins at the recent Master Builders Association NSW Excellence in Housing Awards.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Elegant showpiece in prime Sydney Harbourside position

Michael Suttor-designed residence, footsteps to Gibson's Beach, a stroll to Watson's Bay: enjoy Sydney's best lifestyle. For sale through Ken Jacobs of Christie's International and Elliott Placks of Ray White Double Bay.

International

The Economy

Australia ranks 11th on Knight Frank's Global House Price Index

Knight Frank's quarterly survey of property prices in 55 nations puts Australia in 11th spot with 10.2 per cent annual growth.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Clarence White, 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championship finalist

His first auction was on a rainy day and the only bidder walked away before bidding had even begun, but today Clarence White is a two-time finalist in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Short-term rentals can deliver three times normal rents: Di Jones

But over the last 12 months, Di Jones has noticed an increase in the number of people who have been 'burnt' using services such as Airbnb and Stayz.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/investment/mirvac-taps-power-of-the-crowd-in-new-investment-venture-20150428-1mv4ts

Mirvac taps power of the crowd in new investment venture

Diversified property group Mirvac has teamed up with online funder VentureCrowd on a new investment platform that could in time replace the role of banks in financing new developments.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/labor-heartland-embraces-negative-gearing/story-fn59nsif-1227325723722

Labor heartland engages negative gearing

A surge in property investment is transforming the political landscape as more than a million voters embrace negative gearing, highlighting the danger for leaders who consider scaling back the $8 billion annual tax break.

The Australian

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/non-compliant-cladding-fuelled-melbourne-apartment

Non-compliant cladding fuelled Melbourne apartment tower fire, MFB finds

External cladding used in the construction of the Lacrosse Apartments in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct has been found to have fuelled a fire that broke out last year, causing more than $2 million worth of damages.

Architecture & Design

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/new-online-platform-promises-to-break-down-property-investment-barriers-199709.aspx

New Online Platform Promises To Break Down Property Investment Barriers

A new investment platform, which promises to break down traditional property investment barriers, has announced it will now allow funds to invest superannuation into residential property for as little as $66.

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/greenlands-listing-green-light-in-shanghai/story-fn9656lz-1227321943554

Greenland’s listing green light in Shanghai

State-owned Chinese developer Greenland Holding Group has won regulatory approval for its backdoor listing on the rallying Shanghai Stock Exchange, opening the way for further expansion into international markets such as Australia.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/property-ownership-trends-sees-a-10-years-average-across-australia-which-is-not-good-for-the-economy/story-fndbalka-1227317497937

Property ownership trends sees a 10 years average across Australia which is not good for the economy

Recent research has revealed we are officially not selling up as often as we did. This data does not illustrate slight increases, but a dramatic turn around. In the past 10 years hold periods for homes have increased by 38 per cent in Melbourne, up to a shocking 110 per cent in Darwin.

news.com.au

http://blog.realestateview.com.au/2015/04/negotiate-mutually-beneficial-sale/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20ExpertView%20%28Expert%20View%29

How to negotiate a mutually beneficial sale

Buying and selling a property is perhaps one of the most emotional and demanding experiences one can undertake. In order to minimise some of the stress and emotion that comes with selling, vendors should seek to employ an agent who can act as an intermediary and devise an airtight negotiated agreement prior to the sales campaign.

realestateview.com.au

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/04/10-unbelivable-but-real-architecture-photos/

10 Unbelivable But Real Architecture Photos

You may think you know what a city looks like, but you’ve never seen them like this. Serbian photographer Nikola Olic lives and works in Dallas, and turns the sprawling cities of the United States into gorgeous abstractions that will trick your eyes.

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