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Tim Gurner unveils details of $550m Saint Moritz Melbourne project at Novotel St Kilda site

Tim Gurner founder and director of luxury development company GURNER™ announces a new global benchmark for ultra-luxury living with new St Kilda apartments for sale - St Moritz.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

We need brave and strong leadership to tackle these issues" says REIT President

Tasmania's real estate body has warned changes are needed to maintain last year's record sales momentum.

National

The Economy

For sale: 4 incredible properties in locations you probably haven't heard of

From the rugged coastline of Bicheno to the sprawling paddocks of Gnarwarre, we've tracked down some of the coolest real estate from around Australia, in places you probably haven't heard of.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Why houses in these Melbourne suburbs are selling up to $400k more

Properties close to some of Melbourne’s popular public primary and secondary schools are selling for up to $400,000 more than those just outside the zone, according to data from industry body the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

The (W)right House: architect’s own designer tropical retreat

Globally recognised, this award-winning home is set among lush gardens in an exclusive Port Douglas estate, automatically approved for foreign purchasers. For sale by Callum Jones of The Pink Company Port Douglas.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

The Economy

Darwin's downturn holds silver lining for first home buyers

There has never been a better time for first home buyers and would-be investors to buy a house in Darwin, according to CoreLogic data.

National

Design

Luxury List - 10 most captivating architectural designs

From cutting edge contemporary homes to houses that look like intricate origami sculptures, we've rounded up some of the most incredible and unusual architecturally designed homes from around Australia.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth's rental market continues to recover, as vacancy rate drops to lowest level in five years

Perth's rental market is off to a flying start for 2019, with the vacancy rate at the lowest level it's been since 2013 according to industry body the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Walan: A home in the sky

Brisbane's newest one floor per residence in Kangaroo Point's 'Walan'. For sale by Simon Caulfield and Courtney Maguire of Place Kangaroo Point.

National

Politics

Industry body calls on Labor to come clean on negative gearing policy

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has lashed out at the Labor Party over claims there will be no changes to the party's policy on negative gearing and capital gains tax until after the election.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/state-government-considers-reopening-parramatta-jail-20160310-gng3mc.html

Baird says major Parramatta redevelopment will proceed - despite thoughts of reopening neighbouring jail

The state-heritage listed jail was closed in 2011, but the government is now analysing the costs of re-opening it in a bid to deal with record numbers of inmates and overcrowding in prisons.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/opinion/bis-shrapnel-why-limiting-negative-gearing-would-push-up-rents-20160309-gnf5y9

BIS Shrapnel: Why limiting negative gearing would push up rents

Most of the concern about housing has focused on affordability for owner occupiers. And that is a challenge. Our concern is affordability for renters.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/exlittle-projects-ceo-michael-fox-emerges-with-new-jv-costafox-20160218-gmxccf

Ex-Little Projects CEO Michael Fox emerges with new JV CostaFox

Fox says the Sydney market has more room for prestige homes.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/how-negative-gearing-changes-can-bring-life-back-to-eerily-quiet-suburbs-55750

How negative-gearing changes can bring life back to eerily quiet suburbs

While curbing negative gearing would ease house prices in the short term, in the longer term some suburbs will benefit as empty housing comes onto the market. The synergies of higher-density, mixed-use development within reach of good public transport will then come into play.

The Conversation

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/2016/03/women-deserve-respect-on-building-sites/

Women deserve respect on building sites

Challenging the CFMEU to do better in their treatment of women on building sites is important, according to Wilhelm Harnisch, CEO of Master Builders Australia.

Australian Property Investor

http://www.wsj.com/articles/spanish-colonial-once-owned-by-cary-grant-goes-on-the-market-1457622960

Spanish Colonial Once Owned by Cary Grant Goes on the Market

The onetime Palm Springs home of Hollywood actor Cary Grant is going on the market for $3.495m. Mr Grant lived in 'Las Palomas' for about 20 years from the 1950s to the 1970s.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/government-goes-negative-on-negative-gearing-20160308-gne326

Government goes negative on negative gearing

Having ditched its own plans to touch negative gearing, the government has decided to mount a full-blown assault on Labor's policy throughout the federal election campaign with the claim that it will 'cripple' the economy and crash the markets.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-boom-rewards-sydney-melbourne-home-owners-with-equity-boost-20160309-gnejee

Housing boom rewards Sydney, Melbourne home owners with equity boost

The recent housing boom has given home owners in Sydney and Melbourne a boost, with surging values raising the levels of equity they enjoy in their homes.

The Australian Financial Review