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REIWA puts call out to federal politicians

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has launched a new campaign urging Canberra's politicians not to forget about the WA housing sector in the lead up to the federal election.

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CoreLogic comes to the assistance of women in need

Employees from CoreLogic came together on International Women's Day for the Homes for Hope initiative.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Sleek Edwardian between the city and the bay

Transformed into a relaxing family environment, with minimalist interiors extending through to the outdoors, this Middle Park home embodies a quiet luxury. For sale by Darren Lewenberg and Ross Savas of Kay & Burton South Yarra.

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The Economy

Pet resumes and other ways to secure a rental property

How to stand out in a competitive rental market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Reinvented Federation semi within 100m of Manly Beach

Masterfully reinvented Federation semi within 100m of Manly Beach for sale by Luke Burgess of Belle Property Manly

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The Economy

Lower auction volumes across capital cities but clearance rates hold strong in Sydney and Melbourne

Auction volumes again took a hit across Australia last week, but clearance rates showed the week was not without some solid performances.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Arts at the centre of new Crown project in Melbourne

Melbourne's Southbank is the location for a new arts-themed residential project being developed by Crown Group and G3 Project.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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‘Rockbourne’: Historic Brisbane estate with bespoke transformation

This family home fuses Victorian grandeur with cutting-edge modern luxury for the ultimate alfresco family lifestyle. For sale by Garry Price of Ray White East Brisbane.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Get to know Marshall White's Leonard Teplin

Leonard Teplin is the director of projects at Melbourne agency Marshall White. Teplin grew up in South Africa and lived for many years in Portugal, giving him a keen appreciation for the diversity of inner-Melbourne communities and housing styles.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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4 Levels of luxury in Mermaid Beach

With a rooftop terrace and a stroll to Nobbys Beach this luxury villa is for sale by Jordan Williams of JW Prestige Agents.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/city-deals-still-no-more-than-a-pamphlet-after-budget-2016-20160504-golo1a/

City Deals still no more than a pamphlet after Budget 2016

Mounting public debt has sucked infrastructure spending capacity from the nation’s public balance sheets. The budget papers contain no further details of the government's “City Deals” plan.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/towers-top-former-cumberland-newspapers-site-in-parramatta/news-story/a6dc7f0c4043225370deea0690ec3984

Towers top former Cumberland Newspapers site in Parramatta

Sydney developer Dyldam yesterday unveiled its vision for the former Cumberland Newspapers headquarters, with the Parramatta site to be transformed into a $500 million mixed-use project.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/aux-buys-residential-sites-in-rouse-hill-from-gpt-group-for-23-million-20160419-go9y16

AUX buys residential sites in Rouse Hill from GPT Group for $23 million

The GPT Group has sold two surplus residential development sites in Sydney's northwest to Chinese company AUX Group for $23m.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/developers-relieved-that-negative-gearing-escapes-federal-budget-2016-unscathed-20160422-god664

Developers relieved that negative gearing escapes federal budget 2016 unscathed

Residential developers are relieved there are no changes to negative gearing in the budget but lament inadequate spending on infrastructure.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/interest-rates-jobs-crucial-to-housing/news-story/95dfb680ea637e068a2eb93d7482b850

Interest rates, jobs crucial to housing

There are two wildcards to be played in the housing markets this year. And they pull in different directions.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/federal-budget-firsthome-buyers-given-the-cold-shoulder-20160503-goled7/

Federal Budget: First-home buyers given the cold shoulder

Homeowners and investors have avoided scrutiny in the Federal Budget, with tax changes for homes given a wide berth.

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http://www.businessinsider.com.au/warren-hogan-the-budget-strategy-now-rests-on-the-spending-of-australian-households-2016-5

The budget strategy now rests on the spending of Australian households

There is not much in the budget that is likely to move the dial on the economy, says former ANZ chief economist, Warren Hogan.

Business Insider

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/federal-state-governments-urged-to-address-housing-supply-and-affordability-215312.aspx

Federal, State Governments Urged To Address Housing Supply And Affordability

The Federal government could increase housing supply and ease affordability issues by providing states with financial incentives to overhaul their planning laws, says a report authored by Deloitte Access Economics commissioned by the Property Council of Australia.

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