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Historic 1890s converted stables in country NSW

A traditional New England blue-brick stables in Armidale, originally built for racehorses, has been magnificently converted into a modern residence retaining its 1890s charm.

National

The Economy

First-home buyers are back in the market

Government policies have caused a "dramatic increase" in the involvement of first-home buyers in the market, says Tim Reardon of the HIA.

National

The Economy

"Lower numbers continue to come through open homes" in Sydney: Leanne Pilkington

Though the auction clearance rate was higher this week, the mood around auction activity at the beginning of spring is lukewarm.

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People

Sir John Key sells Auckland mansion for a record $18 million

Former PM and investment banker, Sir John Key, has sold his lavish Auckland mansion for nearly $18 million (or NZ$20 million) - but is keeping the basketball and tennis court where he and his wife plan to build a new home.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Magnificent Isle Of Capri waterfront home, Gold Coast's ultimate address

Gold Coast lifestyle and premier Surfers Paradise address for sale by Kris Valcic of LJ Hooker Nerang.

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Winner of the 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships is Justin Nickerson

Justin Nickerson has taken out the top prize for this year's Australasian Auctioneering Championships winning back to back championships.

Western Australia (WA)

Politics

WA state budget good news for property owners

The 2017 Western Australian State Budget left property taxes alone, but introduced a new 4 per cent foreign-owner duty surcharge.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Eccentric masterpiece in Subiaco

Industrial style masterpiece in Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, with avant garde interior design. For sale by Adrian Abel, Abel Property.

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People

2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships Finalists

The six finalists for the 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships are Mark McGoldrick (New Zealand), Bronte Manuel (South Australia), Ned Allison (New Zealand), Clarence White (NSW), and last year's winner, Justin Nickerson (Queensland).

National

The Economy

Bank of mum and dad growing the divide between those who can and those who can't buy property

The latest Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report shows affordability is worsening, just as new research from Mozo shows increasing numbers of parents are stepping in to help their children get a foot on the property ladder.

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http://architectureau.com/articles/reflections-on-indigenous-placemaking/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=21c485bcd1-AAU_2015_04_28&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-21c485bcd1-40540417&mc_cid=21c485bcd1&mc_eid=d865be39ad

Indigenous placemaking

The opening of the Portrait apartment building, which depicts the face of Aboriginal leader William Barak on its facade, has brought both heated debate and renewed interest around how architecture engages with Australia's Indigenous heritage and culture.

Architecture AU

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/sydneys-housing-market-auctions-set-record-clearances/story-fniz9vg9-1227322111435

Sydney’s housing market auctions set record clearances

Sydney’s housing market has stepped up another level, with auction clearances breaching the 90 per cent level as buyers continue to pile in on the back of low interest rates.

The Australian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/how-australias-young-investors-are-taking-on-the-baby-boomers-199541.aspx

How Australia’s Young Investors Are Taking On The Baby Boomers

Amid skyrocketing property prices, a growing number of motivated youngsters have managed to build healthy property portfolios at a very young age – even as teenagers. What are they doing that everyone else isn’t?

Your Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/cbus-set-be-put-back-under-the-spotlight-by-the-royal-commission-into-union-corrruption-20150426-1mtd58

Cbus back under spotlight

Cbus, the industry super fund with close links to the militant Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union and its chief executive David Atkin, is to be put under the spotlight when the public hearings for the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption resume this week.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/northbourne-housing-demolition-would-damage-canberras-heritage-report-20150422-1mox1y.html

Northbourne housing demolition would damage Canberra's heritage: report

An expert submission to an ACT government heritage study of Northbourne Avenue's public housing found the precinct represents the "pinnacle" of its architectural style and is critical to Canberra's urban design history. The two 2012 reports by planning and heritage experts were prepared as part of the process of creating a conservation plan for the precinct, never released by the ACT government.

Canberra Times

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/melbourne-real-estate-agents-fight-underquoting-by-revealing-reserve-prices-20150423-1mq5id

Melbourne real estate agents fight underquoting by revealing reserve prices

Melbourne real estate agent Paul Caine has taken an unusual step in tackling underquoting – he made the vendor's reserve price public.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/how-national-australia-bank-circumvents-rules-to-stop-a-property-bubble-20150422-1mqhp7

How banks circumvent rules to stop a property bubble

Some major banks, including National Australia Bank, are getting around Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority lending restrictions imposed designed to stop a bubble building in the property market, according to confidential mortgage calculators.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/apartment-guru-stanley-quek-tips-a-flat-patch-in-apartment-market/story-fn9656lz-1227315892603

Apartment guru Stanley Quek tips a flat patch

Veteran international property developer Stanley Quek believes that pockets of the Australian apartment market have become “toppy” with a fall in value likely as oversupply emerges. Dr Quek has built thousands of apartments in Sydney since 1994, when he launched his first project in Kirribilli on the lower north shore.

The Australian