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New South Wales (NSW)

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Coastal beach home with 180 degree views

This immaculate home with views from coastline to headland is for sale via Shaun Cardillo of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Full-floor Gold Coast skyhome delivers spectacular oceanfront views

Occupying the 14th floor of an exclusive residents-only building, this Coolangatta apartment overlooks world-class beaches. For sale by Wayne Bisgrove of REAL specialists.

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All eyes on Melbourne as auctions continue: Market Wrap

Victorian agents prepared to continue auctions and sales as the state goes back into lockdown, according to Ray White managing director Dan White.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Bank loyalty tax & lower rates inspire refinancing

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents outlines how to get a mortgage that best suits you.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

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Steven Dale of Steven Dale Real Estate supported by REAL Group

Steven brings a wealth of experience to his role with Steven Dale Real Estate, having been a company director, CEO and CFO in several businesses over the past 20 years.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Spacious riverfront apartment with resort style facilities

This luxurious ground floor apartment in 'One Macquarie' includes an 18 metre (approx.) marina berth lease and lockup accommodation for up to 6 cars. For sale by Judy Goodger of Place New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Iconic waterfront apartment on the market in Heritage-listed ‘Refinery’ building

One of the most sought after waterfront acquisitions in Brisbane offers subtle, timeless distinction with mesmerising water views. For sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Judy Goodger looks back on 10 years with Place

“The culture of Place is something wonderful and this flows onto the agents and shows in their successes.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Get to know Grant Samuel, Partner at Kay & Burton

“Buying and selling real estate isn’t just a financial decision, lifestyle motivations often play a big part as well.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Suburb record for Wilston home with stunning city views

Sold by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The second half of the year is looking very good for the Brisbane market.”

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wealth/crackdown-on-interestonly-loans-fuels-growing-worry-about-defaults/news-story/9baf249f3c91c96b4a2a134693a85eb4

Default fears on interest-only loans

A crackdown on interest-only loans across the housing industry is set to cause unprecedented problems for a new generation of residential property investors.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-developers-pull-back-on-apartment-projects/news-story/df37b5c23ab264e196527bbc8e6c0ae5

Property developers pull back on apartment projects

Property developers are shedding major apartment sites along the eastern seaboard as banks tighten lending to oversupplied areas.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/housing-affordability-a-multifaceted-issue-malcolm-turnbull-john-alexander-agree/news-story/97631c9ee8e0996454b6aba3db47a193

Housing affordability a multifaceted issue, Malcolm Turnbull, John Alexander agree

Malcolm Turnbull has been pushed about the government’s stagnant policy on housing tax concessions while with one of his backbench MPs who has advocated for changes.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/macroprudential-controls-will-flatten-prices-in-sydney-and-melbourne-20170405-gvdzzx

Macroprudential controls will flatten prices in Sydney, Melbourne

Increased macroprudential controls will see Sydney and Melbourne house prices flatten next year, and then have two years of 7% growth: Knight Frank.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/money/sorry-folks-this-aint-no-property-bubble-20170403-gvcmc0.html

Sorry folks, this ain't no property bubble

If it turns out that banks have been lending to people who really can't afford it, then we have a problem when interest rates start to rise.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/apra-crackdown-wont-slow-investors-analysts-say-20170404-gvd80x.html

APRA crackdown won't slow investors, analysts say

The latest attempts by the banking regulator to cool the housing market will not address financial stability concerns or slow investor lending, analysts say.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/rbas-lowe-takes-aim-at-desperado-borrowers-20170404-gvdgdf

RBA's Lowe takes aim at desperado borrowers

RBA governor Philip Lowe has warned too many banks are giving loans to badly stretched borrowers, increasing the risk of a wave of defaults if even small shocks hit the economy.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/melbourne-holds-the-answer-to-the-housing-crisis-20170403-gvd0wv

Melbourne holds the answer to the housing crisis

In the market for Melbourne apartments, adequate supply has kept price gains relatively contained.

The Australian Financial Review