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‘Longview’ on Tasmania's East Coast

Magnificent sweeping views across the sparkling Mercury Passage seaway to Maria Island National Park. For Sale by Jim Playstead Knight Frank Hobart.

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The Economy

HIA stamp duty report fuels calls for national review of property taxes

The HIA and the Real Estate Institutes of Australia, Victoria and New South Wales are calling for a review of stamp duty.

Queensland (Qld)

Construction

Crystalbrook Collection to invest $200m in new Port Douglas world-class marina

Crystalbrook Collection has revealed plans for a $200 million redevelopment of Port Douglas marina to be designed by Aussie architecture firm, SJB.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

McGrath builds on Melbourne expansion with opening of Coburg/Brunswick office

McGrath Estate Agents has opened its tenth Victorian office, with the opening of McGrath Coburg / Brunswick which will be run by Michael Chan and Tania Toti.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Lakefront luxury in the Noosa hinterland

The 180-degree view across the lake and to the mountains is spectacular, and creates a sense of peace and tranquility. Noosa's iconic Main Beach and Hastings Street dining and boutique retail precinct is only 17 minutes away. For Sale by Jay Sherwell of Property Today Maroochydore.

National

The Economy

The more things change: negative gearing, foreign investment, inner-city development still making headlines in 2018

We weren't even a week into 2018, when negative gearing was back on the agenda.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Graham Legerton, principal of Hayball's Brisbane studio

Graham Legerton, principal of Hayball Brisbane, spoke to SCHWARTZWILLIAMS about the trend towards vertical schools as populations gravitate towards inner-city living.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Di Jones charity to fund three midwives in Ethiopia

Di Jones Real Estate's volunteer work in the southern highlands has raised enough money to train three new midwives in Barhir dar, Ethiopia.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Timeless quality and style amid Noosa serenity

The property is orientated for cool summer breezes and warm winter sunshine, and enjoys direct slipway access to the river and a generous 22 metres of private, sandy beach. For Sale by Roark Walsh of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

By the sea

“Villa Madeira” is an absolute one of a kind. Located on its own private point with sweeping views of the Whitsundays and direct beach access while offering privacy and exclusivity. For sale by Boyd Jackson of Hamilton Island Real Estate.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/teachers-and-taxi-drivers-steer-investment-property-boom-20150705-gi4vya

Teachers and taxi drivers steer investment property boom

Teachers and taxi drivers are the new generation of property investors, using generous tax concessions to buy rental houses and apartments, according to a Property Council of Australia analysis of borrowing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/triguboff-succession-plan-puts-paid-to-meritons-china-sell-off/story-fn9656lz-1227429558226

Triguboff succession plan puts paid to Meriton's China sell-off

Daniel and Ariel Hendler will have to oversee their own apartment projects, manage the subcontractors and deliver a completed block of Sydney apartments, but they will have their grandfather there to help. Harry Triguboff’s grandsons had given the billionaire apartment developer “their orders”, he told The Australian with a laugh.

The Australian

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/suppliers/housing-industry-association/new-dwelling-approvals-strengthen-in-may-hia

New dwelling approvals strengthen in May: HIA

The Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry, reports that new dwelling approvals strengthened during May and remain at high levels.

Architecture & Design

http://www.smh.com.au/business/real-estate-the-only-bright-spot-for-the-economy-20150703-gi30wn.html

Real estate the only bright spot for the economy

First, the good news. None of the BusinessDay forecasting panel expects a recession this coming year. But Australia's terms of trade are set to dive further and wage growth will be so low it won't match inflation, sending real wages backwards.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11474701

Brand building necessity for Australian architectural firms

One pocket of professional services that's in a state of change in Australia is the architectural practice. Few mainstream, small to mid-sized firms have the good fortune of a "Starchitect" on their team, so differentiation is a major challenge. After all, the image of the visionary design leader pushing boundaries and sparking great discussion in wider society is a possibility for a small minority of architects only.

New Zealand Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/banks-set-to-reprice-lending-deposit-rates/story-fn91wd6x-1227423437273

Banks set to reprice lending, deposit rates

The major banks are expected to “reprice” variable mortgages and term deposits in their favour by at least 10 basis points in coming years to offset $31 billion in looming capital requirements.

The Australian

http://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-loading-the-dishwasher-wrong-a-chore-and-a-power-struggle-1435682078

You’re Loading the Dishwasher Wrong: A Chore and a Power Struggle

It should be simple: Pile used plates, bowls, coffee cups, glasses, forks, spoons and knives into the dishwasher and turn it on. Yet loading the dishwasher is one of the most contentious household chores. Not only is it the rare task often shared by multiple family members, but it is also done in the home’s most central room—the kitchen—where it can be scrutinized, debated and redone.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-02/worst-deficit-gets-worse-even-as-trade-gap-narrows/6590316

Trade deficit has economist asking 'is Australia still a developed economy?'

Australia's trade deficit narrowed in May, but April's record trade deficit has been revised to be even wider at more than $4.1 billion. Bureau of Statistics figures show that Australia imported $2.75 billion more in goods and services than it exported in May, seasonally adjusted.

ABC News