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Which state has the cheapest tradies?

Western Australia has the best paid plumbers and electricians in the country, according to ServiceSeeking.com.au's Trade Index Survey.

National

Top 10 suburbs with the best schools

As kids head back to school this week, we go around the country looking at the top 10 suburbs with the best schools.

International

Picasso's French estate sold to Brunei financier

The vast French estate, L'Antre du Minotaure, which was once owned by Pablo Picasso, has been sold for an undisclosed sum to Brunei financier, Rayo Withanage.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Historic Balmain waterfront for sale

This late 1870s freestanding residence right on Mort Bay in Balmain has views down Sydney Harbour and is for sale by Monique Dower and Rita Lopresti of Belle Property.

National

The Economy

Queensland building industry set for bumper year on record approvals

The Master Builders Queensland's latest 'Building industry outlook 2017' report shows the industry is set for a bumper 2017, on the back of record high building approvals and a strong pipeline of work.

International

Aussie firm, Goldeneye, tells the story of Apple co-founder's much-loved estate

When Rana Creek Ranch, the long-held and much-loved estate of Apple co-founder, Mike Markkula, went to market, the agents sought out Australian firm, Goldeneye Media, to tell the story of a very special property.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Gil King appointed REIV CEO

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has appointed Gil King, former executive director of the Housing Industry Association, as its new CEO.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

East Perth penthouse with Swan River views for sale

This three bedroom penthouse was built by Hanssen and designed by Finbar and is for sale by Peter Wright of Realestate 88.

International

Design

A glimpse into a new success story in Niseko’s real estate development

When land lots in popular Hirafu village became hard to come by, the launch of Elevation last year offered a rare gated estate in upper village Hirafu looking onto Hirafu's Mount Yotei. The development gives owners the option to design and build a ski home of exceptional quality under a well thought-out master plan. The concept has been so successful, only one lot remains now. The property is for sale through Jeanette Hall of Zekkei Properties.

National

The Economy

Negative gearing: the debate that won't go away

Housing affordability is becoming a "moral issue" that the government must tackle with a complete and apolitical debate that includes negative gearing, say growing numbers of the coalition.