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Exclusive Darling Island harbourfront trophy apartment

This apartment, offering light, space and privacy along with showstopping Sydney Harbour views, is for sale through James Crow and Sarah Li of Morton Pyrmont.

National

Tax

Five questions you should ask your quantity surveyor: BMT Tax Depreciation

Quantity surveyors prepare tax depreciation schedules that can help you claim depreciation on your investment property.

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The Economy

Auction results remain steady across the board

Auction clearance rates have increased over the weekend, with apartments recording a strong clearance rate (65 per cent) than the house market (62.2 per cent), according to CoreLogic's preliminary data for last week.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Proximity to transport and schools main driver of upper north shore market: Mae Chan, new recruit from Di Jones

Mae Chan answered WILLIAMS MEDIA's questions about Sydney's upper north shore market, where she grew and now works for Di Jones Real Estate.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Striking Yael Kurlansky designer home with easy beach access

Breathtaking lighting and landscaping graces this property's striking façade, located in the heart of sought-after Cottesloe. For sale by Deborah Brady of Acton Cottesloe.

National

Politics

Banking royal commission claims first major scalp

The alarming revelations coming out of the banking royal commission will have far-reaching consequences.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

Developer sues Vic planning minister over stalled developments

Developer David Joachim has sued Victoria's planning minister, Richard Wynne, after two of his developments were stalled by the minister's planning freeze.

National

The Economy

Weaker investor demand, tax concessions let first-home buyers back in: CoreLogic

First-home buyers accounted for 17.9 per cent of all owner occupier commitments in February, up from 13.3 per cent at the same time in 2017, according to ABS data.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Modern bluestone church conversion embodying tranquillity and grace

This architect-converted family sanctuary in Alphington, Victoria is for sale through Simon Shrimpton and Jamin Silluzio of Jellis Craig Fitzroy.

National

People

The key roles in real estate

Which real estate role is best for you - sales agent, auctioneer, or support staff? Each role plays a vital part in the industry.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/news/world/canada-pm-pledges-limits-on-foreign-home-buyers-20150813-giy56k

Canada PM pledges limits on foreign home buyers

The Canadian government has flagged a crackdown on foreigners buying homes to address rising concerns about housing affordability, citing Australia's recent efforts to limit purchases by overseas buyers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-sentiment-still-rising/story-fnko7zi0-1227480027513

Property sentiment still rising

Sentiment in the commercial property industry has continued to strengthen, according to National Australia Bank, with improvements in the outlook of retail sector.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-12/south-australia-foreign-investment/6692048

Real estate industry optimistic it can lure foreign investors to South Australian farming regions

South Australian reality experts are forecasting increasing foreign investor interest in the state's farm land.

ABC Online

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-property-decline-in-residential-construction-looms-20150812-gixsbx.html

WA property: decline in residential construction looms

Western Australia's residential construction is forecast to decline from recent all-time highs, according to a Housing Industry Association report.

WA Today

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-living-museums-presents-talks-series-on-arc

Leading Australian architects gather for Sydney Living Museum Talks Series

The Talks Series is being presented in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition, Superhouse: Architecture & Interiors Beyond the Everyday, opening on 29 August at the Museum of Sydney. The series will explore the stories and themes behind Superhouse, revealing how some of Australia’s most influential architects think about place, materials, size, heritage and much more when designing living spaces.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/senator-john-williams-pushs-asic-crackdown-on-smsf-property-spruikers-20150812-gixe44

Senator John Williams pushes ASIC crackdown on SMSF property spruikers

Real estate agents who encourage people to set up a self-managed super fund so they can borrow to buy investment properties are expected to face increased scrutiny for breaking the law.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/8/12/china/chinas-devaluation-big-deal-australia

China's devaluation is a big deal for Australia

China devalues the yuan by 1.9 per cent, Australia devalues by the same: as a result the AUD/CNY exchange rate this morning was the same as it was yesterday morning. And after China devalued by another 1.6 per cent earlier today, the Australian dollar followed the yuan lower.

Business Spectator

http://architectureau.com/articles/brisbane-casino-will-diminish-government-precinct/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=228f5e11d0-AAU_2015_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-228f5e11d0-40540417&mc_cid=228f5e11d0&mc_eid=d865be39ad

Brisbane casino will diminish government precinct

The Australian Institute of Architects supports and welcomes the opportunity for investment in the city and in Queensland provided by a project of the scale of the integrated entertainment and leisure precinct proposal – but strongly recommends that the investment could be harnessed to greater effect and with fewer impediments on a more strategic and less vulnerable location than that anchored by Queen’s Wharf.

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