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Court dismisses appeal against Hadid-designed Brisbane towers

The Queensland Planning and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal against the approval of Zaha Hadid's three-tower complex at Toowong, with the judge saying its "exceedingly high-quality architectural expression" would make a positive contribution to the site.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney rental market remains tight

Sydney's vacancy rate held steady in April at only 1.7 per cent, indicating there are supply constraints in the rental property market.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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An elegant Toorak home surrounded by serene gardens is on the market

An elegant family home in Toorak, Victoria, is for sale with Tim Derham and Jock Langley of Abercromby's Armadale.

National

The Economy

Investor borrowing moderating, even before latest tightening measures

Housing lending to property investors softened in March, says Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA, even before regulators and banks tightened lending to investors and before budget initiatives aimed at property investment were announced.

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People

Rich-list developer Tim Gurner enters smashed avo debate

Successful developer, Tim Gurner, told 60 Minutes that young Australians can't expect to spend $40 a day on smashed avo and coffees if they want to buy their own home.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

LJ Hooker Lower North Shore moves to Ray White

LJ Hooker Lower North Shore, one of the group's best performing offices, will join Ray White before the end of the financial year.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Gracious Bellevue Hill estate 'Bonnington' for sale

The elegant home 'Bonnington', built in 1935, is for sale through Michael Dunn and James Dunn of Richardson & Wrench.

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The Economy

Depreciation is a cash cow for farmers

Could you claim $149,187 from your rural property? Bradley Beer, CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation, shows how.

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The Economy

Strong auction clearances hose down cooling theory

Strong auction results on the weekend adds "complexity" to the theory the property market is topping out.

How small business can protect themselves against cyber attacks

Three Australian businesses have been affected by the global ransomware attacks that hit 200,000 victims in 150 countries on the weekend. What can you do to protect yourself and your business?