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Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The Perth suburbs defying the real estate downturn

New data from reiwa.com has revealed the 10 Perth suburbs that have bucked the city's declining house prices.

National

Politics

New Labor leader welcomed

The Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia have given their tick of approval to new opposition leader Anthony Albanese.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

Sky-high views: Flinders Loft Penthouse

Positioned at the ‘Paris’ end of the city, this spacious Adelaide apartment is perfect for entertaining. For sale by Grant Giordano and Ross Smith of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

Politics

Industry welcomes appointment of dedicated Housing Minister Michael Sukkar

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement of Michael Sukkar as Housing Minister has been met with a positive response from industry bodies.

The Economy

Auction volumes double in cities following election

The absence of any political uncertainty has been reflected in the auction results for the week ending May 26, with more than 2000 auctions held across the capital cities.

National

People

Gerringong home takes out top gong

Bellevarde Constructions from New South Wales has taken out Australian Home of the Year at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards on Saturday.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

French provincial living in Mt Waverley

This grand scale residence reveals majestic spaces for family and guests, including theatre room with fully equipped bar and outdoor entertaining paradise. For sale by Ellie Gong and Jared Wei of Jellis Craig Mount Waverley.

National

People

Fair Work decision brings part-time commission only employment to an end

The Fair Work Commission has ruled against the continuation of part-time commission only employment in real estate.

People

Reasons to choose a recruitment agency

Melissa Karatjas of Real Estate Career Developers examines the value of recruitment agencies.

National

Design

Luxury home theatres

Seating for up to 20 guests, with electric seats, acoustic sound systems, bars, kitchenettes, concert stages and more, here are our top theatre homes on Luxury List.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australian-besotted-with-the-idea-of-going-off-grid-20160615-gpjhb1/

Australians ‘besotted’ with idea of going off grid

People eager to find cheaper homes have been mobbing an Australian expert on how to go off grid.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/negative-gearing-debate-who-will-provide-rental-housing/news-story/9074d50ca32b8a5f30a6fa13d55300d9

Negative gearing debate: who will provide rental housing?

Negative gearing continues to be a hot election issue.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-13/verrender-glenn-stevens-and-his-housing-bubble-legacy/7504150

Glenn Stevens and his housing bubble legacy

Saving to buy into the great Australian dream is now the exception rather than the rule.

The Drum

http://www.domain.com.au/news/living-in-houses-is-passe-says-leading-architect-20160614-gpcmfo/

Living in houses is passé says leading architect

High-quality apartments are appealing to the prestige market like never before.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/twelve-sydney-apartment-owners-sell-their-cliffedge-block-for-10m-20160615-gpjbjk

Sydney apartment owners sell cliff-edge block for $10m

Apartments are now being offered for sale in one line in Sydney's booming residential market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/new-foreign-buyer-taxes-cast-their-net-far-and-wide-frasers-property-boss-20160615-gpjma4

New foreign buyer taxes cast their net far and wide

New surcharges on foreign property buyers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland will have far reaching repercussions, says Frasers Property boss.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/nsw-imposes-4-per-cent-stamp-duty-surcharge-on-foreign-buyers-of-real-estate-20160614-gpigm5

Triguboff raps foreign buyer tax

Meriton boss Harry Triguboff has slammed the NSW government for adding tens of thousands of dollars to purchase costs for foreign residential property buyers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/battle-of-balconies-moves-to-the-high-court/news-story/29e14e60908c2ea6d8c44565953211be

Battle of Noosa balconies moves to High Court

It could be the most expensive deck in Australia — if it is ever built.

The Australian