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Four-level luxury in the heart of Middle Harbour

The cul-de-sac of Seaforth's Gurney Crescent is the setting for this meticulously designed five-bedroom residence. For sale by Julian Rowe and Maria Cassarino of Stone Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)

Soaring views at Eaglemont

All the hallmarks of one of Victoria's most historic suburbs can be found in this classic five-bedroom home. For sale by James Labiris and Liz Walker of Nelson Alexander Ivanhoe.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

What apartment owners should be aware of following Opal controversy

The cracked panel inside Sydney's Opal Tower has not only brought about talk of new legislation from the NSW Government, but also highlighted a common predicament for apartment owners in the state.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Residence - Custom living reimagined

Modern style merges with family living in this custom five-bedroom home. For sale by Andrew Jose and James Huang of Phillip Webb Ringwood.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Exceptional lifestyle address on the shores of Iron Cove

Architectural innovation is at the forefront of this bayside contemporary trophy home on Henley Marine Drive. For sale by Daniel Patterson of Cobden and Hayson Drummoyne.

New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast

People

Time for a Lime takeover?

The confiscation of e-scooters on the Gold Coast has shown that Lime can not always expect smooth passage when expanding its territory.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

AIBS weighs in on Sydney Opal Tower building trouble

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyers has questioned the necessity of the NSW Government's new regulations on building certifiers in the wake of the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Ridgedale: A Majestic Residence with expansive Pittwater views

The Northern sun shines through every room of this master built home on Bayview's most prestigious street. For sale by Ryan Petrie of LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Bayview estate with 180-degree Pittwater views

This entertainer’s home features sparkling water views and stunning premium additions such as Swedish sauna, home cinema, championship tennis court and games room with bar. For sale by John Luschwitz, Josh Luschwitz and Mark Blake of Luschwitz Pymble.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Designer Noosa Dunes beach home

Designed to maximise the sparkling ocean views, this luxury beachfront home is only 5 minutes from the vibrant Oceanside villages of Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach. For sale by David Conolly of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/new-home-sales-figures-point-to-continued-record-construction/news-story/6bcdad58d558acbad46192a6e25964a7

New home sales figures point to continued record construction

New home sales inched higher in January in an indication that there is still some way to go before record levels of construction begin to soften.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/signs-of-underquotings-demise-in-sydney-inaccuracy-drops-below-10-per-cent-20160302-gn2yxg/

Underquoting in Sydney on the decline: new data

The proportion of inaccurately quoted price guides dropped by a third in February 2016 compared to last year, according to statistics released on Tuesday by property price prediction company RealAs.

Domain

http://www.wsj.com/articles/homeowners-get-stuck-on-wallpaper-1456933394

Homeowners Get Stuck on Wallpaper

European wallpaper makers capitalize on new technology and revived interest in traditional looks.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/veteran-bill-bridges-exits-ballard-embarks-on-highland-fling/news-story/4de07c3b99a84323b831e7131d7ecda8

Veteran Bill Bridges exits Ballard, embarks on highland fling

Veteran Sydney agent Bill Bridges has quietly left The Ballard Property Group after eight years with the company. It is understood Bridges, 87, plans to divide his time between Sydney’s eastern suburbs and NSW’s scenic southern highlands.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-house-prices-rise-in-february-hobart-the-best-performer-20160229-gn6yy4

Sydney house prices rise in February but Hobart the best performer

Sydney prices rose 0.5% in the first full month of housing sales and auctions in 2016, the second monthly rise in 2016 for Sydney, but the strongest performer was Hobart at 2.9%.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/negative-gearing-changes-rethink-after-tony-abbott-warning/news-story/0dba1d47060da85afd7ebbfaf4afb35b

Negative gearing changes rethink after Tony Abbott warning

Malcolm Turnbull is leaving room to retreat on a controversial change to negative gearing in the face of backbench fears and a warning shot from Tony Abbott about the government’s economic direction.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/unis-csiro-bid-for-white-bay-with-lend-lease-mirvac/news-story/74f629392dd67330a5b4dce2b130e963

Unis, CSIRO bid for White Bay with Lend Lease, Mirvac

Property heavyweights Mirvac and Lend Lease are among a slew of contenders vying to redevelop the White Bay Power Station on Sydney’s harbourfront. However, traditional property firms will have to contend with a consortium of leading universities planning a knowledge precinct on the site.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/ironic-twist-in-sale-of-millers-points-historic-darling-house-20160301-gn7fsq/

Twist in sale of Millers Point's historic Darling House

Darling House was bought at auction last week for $7.7 million by Provectus Care, a 'premium aged care' company, with plans to turn it back into an aged-care facility.

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