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Relaxed family acreage on NSW Central Coast

Set on approx. 5 acres, this 5-bedroom home is nestled in tranquil bushland, yet moments from beaches, shops and schools. For sale by Tim Andrews and Kieran Easton of LJ Hooker Terrigal.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Western Australia most affordable housing market in the country, report reveals

Western Australia is the most affordable state in Australia for housing, the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has revealed.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Expressions of interest for approved McDowall townhouse development site

Expressions of interest are being sought for the sale of a substantial development site that is approved for townhouses in the established north-west Brisbane suburb of McDowall by Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Get to know William Manning of McGrath Edgecliff

Sales agent at McGrath Edgecliff, William Manning was inspired to work in the industry by his mum.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Rosebery House: a symphony of timber and glass

This Brisbane home is a significant piece of award-winning architecture, comprising three pavilions and a number of timber decks offering rainforest and river views. For sale by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of McGrath New Farm.

National

The Economy

National rental report does not paint full picture of tenant experience, says industry body

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) says the issues raised in a new rental report don't paint an accurate reflection of the market.

National

The Economy

What is included in a depreciation schedule?

A depreciation schedule prepared by BMT Tax Depreciation helps to maximise the cash return from your investment property each financial year.

National

The Economy

A third of first home buyers opting for investment property over first home, report reveals

One-third of first home buyers are choosing to purchase an investment property rather than a first home to move into, new research from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia has revealed.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Resort style in a premier Portsea position

This coastal retreat features an abundance of luxury inclusions such as swimming pool, spa, sauna, tennis court, home gym, and theatre room. For sale by James Paynter and Samantha Moffatt of RT Edgar Portsea.

National

The Economy

Housing affordability improving, but number of first home buyers down, report finds

Housing affordability across the nation is slowly improving, but the credit squeeze is putting the brakes on the number of first home buyers entering the market, the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has revealed.

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/coalition-mps-push-caution-on-negative-gearing/news-story/18a20091b8b815aa4749c5479ca05b36

Coalition MPs push caution on negative gearing

Government MPs are preparing to move today to question Malcolm Turnbull’s tax agenda by arguing against reforms to negative gearing, seizing on a warning from former prime minister John Howard to be 'careful' about making the changes.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/developers-rush-to-flip-sites-as-values-peak-and-banks-tighten-lending-20160226-gn4mow

Developers rush to flip sites as values peak and banks tighten lending

As values peak, a growing number of east coast development sites are being listed for sale with those carrying a development permit attracting premium pricing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/alibaba-founder-jack-ma-buys-bordeaux-vineyard/news-story/0e23fb0e95f1710c597e6e4699392b57?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20TheAustralianProperty%20%28The%20Australian%20%7C%20Property%29

Alibaba founder Jack Ma buys Bordeaux vineyard

China’s second richest man Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has become the latest investor from his country to snap up a French vineyard.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/malcolm-turnbull-keeps-negative-gearing-curbs-on-table/news-story/2be6ce517b5e5bbe4ad027862f00c136

Malcolm Turnbull keeps negative gearing curbs on table

Malcolm Turnbull is pushing ahead with the idea of capping the use of negative gearing by the wealthiest investors in a bid to craft a 'fair' tax reform that avoids the economic shock he claims Labor’s reform will deliver.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/hotspots-in-nations-cooling-property-markets-20160224-gn23zf

Hotspots in Australia's cooling property markets

Middle-ring Brisbane and Adelaide suburbs near popular schools are the new property investing 'hotspots' offering potential income growth and capital gains, say property specialists who advise high-net-worth investors.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-house-price-growth-to-slow-corelogic--moodys-analytics-say-20160224-gn323u

Sydney house price growth to slow

After several years of boomtime conditions in Sydney's property market, house price growth in the city will slow to 2.2% this year, CoreLogic and Moody's Analytics say in new forecasts.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/six-graphs-that-show-why-we-may-not-need-to-panic-about-housing-20160225-gn3mnu.html

Who's afraid of a housing bubble? Six graphs that show why you shouldn't panic

Contrarian economist Jonathan Tepper this week re-ignited an age-old debate about whether we are in a property bubble. Alarming as his claims are, it is worth setting them against some other economic trends, which analysts say should dampen fears about the property market.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://sourceable.net/global-green-building-continues-to-double-every-three-years/#

Global Green Building Doubles Every Three Years

The proportion of firms around the world expecting more than 60% of their projects to be green certified is set to double over the next few years, says the latest World Green Building Trends report.

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