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A towering achievement

New York City's historic Steinway Hall is the foundation for a new tower of condominiums.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Sublime Swan River residence

This three-level family home in Perth's exclusive Mosman Park enclave showcases stunning views of the River, city and hills from nearly every room. For sale by Alex Blain of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

National

The Economy

"Go-time" for house hunters as buyer's market persists into 2019

Despite the slow start to the selling season, real estate agents say the buyer's market will persist into 2019.

National

The Economy

"Public deserves to know negative gearing timeline" says property body

The Property Council of Australia and its chairman Ben Kingsley have called on the Labor government to clarify key elements of its negative gearing policy if the ALP wins the upcoming election.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne

Chris Wilkins is the director of Ray White Drummoyne.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Contemporary family escape by the Great Ocean Road

With a flexible floorplan and multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, this home in Anglesea, Victoria, would suit either permanent or holiday residence. For sale by Dale Whitford of Whitford.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Xceed Real Estate and Harber Real Estate combine

Two of Perth’s largest independent real estate and property management agencies, Xceed and Harber Real Estate have merged their two organisations.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Legislative reforms pose uncertainty for investors in Queensland

Queensland investors face uncertainty as potential changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act, as well as negative gearing, are still being deliberated.

People

One of Australia’s proudest family businesses is on the hunt for new members!

Resort Brokers Australia have invited applications for two Real Estate Sales Agent positions based in NSW for the brokerage of hotel and tourism assets.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Beachside penthouse in Port Melbourne

Located within the HM@S complex by Fender Katsalidis, this trophy residence features an executive wing, complete with business centre, and entertaining options for over 100 people. For sale by Gerald Betts of RT Edgar Albert Park.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/parramatta-riverbank-precinct-680-apartments-74storey-tower/news-story/61850df82f9aed3dfcdda3a7a3f99cb2

Parramatta Riverbank precinct: 680 apartments, 74-storey tower

Parramatta City Council is advancing plans for a major cultural and entertainment hub beside the Parramatta River, releasing a development site to the market with potential for 680 apartments.

The Australian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/revenue-affordability-would-improve-with-land-tax-rather-than-stamp-duty-213589.aspx

Revenue, Affordability Would Improve With Land Tax Rather Than Stamp Duty

New South Wales should move away from stamp duty in favour of annual land tax according to a new proposal, as it would encourage people to live in properties that best suit their needs and at the same time provide a more efficient method of generating revenue.

Your Investment Property

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-market-fully-priced-but-wont-crash-scott-keck-20160321-gnnas9

Housing market fully priced but won't crash: Scott Keck

Charter Keck Cramer executive chairman Scott Keck says the housing market is "fully priced" with property values likely to drift sideways over the next few years. But, he ruled out any threat of a housing bubble and subsequent crash in prices.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/health/aged-care/new-bed-approvals-to-drive-development-in-aged-care-sector-20160321-gnn5kh

New bed approvals to drive development in aged care sector

The federal government's latest round of aged care allocations will fund thousands of new bed places with close to $1 billion annually, driving a wave of development across the sector.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/2016/03/housing-debt-higher-than-ever/

Housing debt higher than ever

Analysis of Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority data by finder.com.au shows the proportion of owner-occupier housing debt per adult compared to credit card and personal loan debt is at an all-time high of 89.3% – up from 80.6% in 2004.

Australian Property Investor Magazine

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/north-sydney-set-for-residential-transformation-213558.aspx

North Sydney Set For Residential Transformation?

Colliers has nominated North Sydney, which will benefit from the second stage of the Sydney Metro rail project, as an area in the midst of widespread changes.

Your Investment Property

http://www.domain.com.au/news/oversupply-cracks-starting-to-appear-in-melbourne-apartment-market-20160315-gnjfca/

Oversupply cracks starting to appear in Melbourne apartment market

Coming from Sydney, Boris Cheung expected there would be more choice for apartment rentals in Melbourne, but was surprised at just how selective he could be when he moved to the city late last year. He was the only person who turned up at a Saturday open for inspection in December for a near-new apartment in South Yarra.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/record-home-auctions-in-melbourne-and-brisbane-but-clearance-rates-hold-strong-20160319-gnmgtc

Record home auctions in Melbourne and Brisbane but clearance rates hold strong

The health of Australia's housing market again proved resilient on the weekend with clearance rates holding strong despite record numbers of home auctions in Melbourne and Brisbane. In Sydney clearance rates remained steady at 75% according to APM PriceFinder.

The Australian Financial Review