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Pembroke House: modernist showpiece home with sweeping views

Surrounded by prestigious properties in an exclusive Portsea enclave, this luxury coastal residence pays homage to the sleek lines of modernist architecture. For sale by Emil Foller of Jellis Craig Sorrento.

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The Economy

'Seasonal bounce': Sydney, Melbourne auction clearance rates up

Sydney and Melbourne's auction clearance rates picked up on the weekend, fueled by hopes of reduced interest rates and relief that the banks are unlikely to further tighten lending after the results of the banking royal commission.

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The Economy

How to buy the best apartment in the block in a new development

The best one on the block. It's what all home buyers strive to get their hands on, especially if they're buying off-the-plan. Here's how to make sure you get the best apartment.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

What does $1 million buy you in Melbourne?

Melbourne is home to some of the country's most quaint Victorian terraces - here's what you can buy for $1 million.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Two Trees: Striking pavilion design with Middle Harbour outlook

This brand new, light filled home offers a lifestyle of prestige, privacy and practicality in the peninsula suburb of Northbridge, NSW. For sale by Chris Downie and Josh Forrest of Richardson & Wrench Northbridge.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Leading office on Sydney’s Lower North Shore signs long-term deal with Belle Property

Belle Property Neutral Bay co-principals, Matthew Smythe and Mark Jackson have bought out business partner Tim Foote, a prominent real estate professional on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, as they signed a long-term deal with Belle Property.

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The Economy

These are the 12 steps to take to research a home before you buy

Buying a property is a huge financial and emotional commitment. Before you take the plunge, follow these steps (and check out a few powerful free tools) from mortgage and home loan brokers, Hunter Galloway.

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People

The four biggest auction mistakes

Don't make these rookie auction mistakes, says Apollo Auctions auctioneer Justin Nickerson.

Victoria (Vic.)

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La Maison de la Plage: Portsea cliffside chateau

Boasting panoramic views over Weeroona Bay, this historic home brings the French Mediterranean to coastal Victoria. For sale by Ilze Moran and Samantha Moffatt of RT Edgar Portsea.

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The Economy

This is what the banking royal commission means for buyers

Property analysts warned the banking royal commission could make it even harder for would-be homebuyers to get a loan. In the wake of the report, it appears buyers will still have to jump through hoops to get a home loan, but the process appears unlikely to get harder.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/leasing/childcare-with-chef-yoga-and-barista-comes-to-a-cbd-tower-near-you-20160322-gno662

Childcare, with chef, yoga and barista, comes to a CBD tower near you

The sound of little feet will soon be mingling with the more intense tread of bankers as new childcare centres prepare to open at premium towers in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/commonwealth-bank-rules-out-house-hunting-downturn/news-story/d3103ebba1b406893ee995cd725feaf7

Commonwealth Bank rules out house hunting downturn

Commonwealth Bank is counting on home buying to continue strongly throughout the year even as research reveals buyers’ expectations of price have run ahead of the market.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinese-buyers-pace-vancouver-home-sales-20160323-gnpxvq

Chinese buyers pace Vancouver home sales

Buyers from China comprised about one-third of purchases of Vancouver's hot housing market in 2015, according to "back of the envelope calculations" by National Bank of Canada.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/16/iranians-to-splash-up-to-8b-on-overseas-property-study.html

Iranians to splash up to $8B on overseas property: Study

Wealthy Iranians, companies and state-backed buyers will spend up to £6 billion ($8.5 billion) on overseas real estate over the next five-to-10 years following the lifting of international sanctions, a report said on Wednesday.

CNBC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australian-pastoral-group-selling-rural-property-gems-including-deltroit-station-20160323-gnpdzc

Australian Pastoral Group selling rural property gems including Deltroit Station

The Australian Pastoral Group, run by former Macquarie Group agricultural boss Alan hayes is selling its three main rural properties worth more than $70 million as it seeks to cash in on heightened transaction activity in the sector.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/rba-governor-glenn-stevens-cheers-cooling-sydney-property-market-20160322-gnofdj

RBA governor Glenn Stevens cheers cooling Sydney property market

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has cheered signs that house price growth in Sydney and Melbourne have cooled thanks to a "timely" regulatory crackdown on lending standards.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sunset-clawback-developer-ash-samadi-goes-into-liquidation-20160322-gnoefi/

‘Sunset clawback’ developer Ash Samadi goes into liquidation

A multi-million-dollar property developer who made up to 50% more on off-the-plan apartment sales by cancelling contracts and reselling the units, has gone into liquidation days before he was due to face his original purchasers in court.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/john-mcgrath-spends-430000-in-share-buy-back-20160321-gnnya6

John McGrath spends $430,000 buying discounted McGrath stock

McGrath Estate Agents founder and chief executive John McGrath has spent $430,000 buying shares in the listed real estate group, whose stock has taken a hammering since floating in December.

The Australian Financial Review