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Passing of bill "a win" for victims and landlords

The housing industry has welcomed the passing of the Residential Tenancies Act (Family Violence) Amendment Bill 2018 in Western Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

McGrath Paddington adds star recruit to sales team

Brisbane agent Roxanne Liu will today join McGrath Paddington, as the agency continues to bolster its Brisbane sales team.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

5 of Victoria's most grand estates

Some of Melbourne's most luxurious properties aren't where you'd expect to find them.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

1920s sandstone estate on Pittwater: Maritana

Full of old-world charm, this landmark retreat enjoys a sandy beach, no neighbours on either side and magnificent Pittwater views. For sale by Lachlan Elder of LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast investment market heats up

Eddie Wardale of Kollosche and James Drake of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty - Gold Coast discuss the Gold Coast investment property market.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Coastal suburbs most popular with WA househunters

Six of the top ten most searched for suburbs for sale were on Perth's coast, according to data from the Real Estate Insitute of Western Australia (REIWA).

National

People

Should you tell your boss if you're burnt out at work?

We spoke to Melissa Karatjas of Real Estate Career Developers to find out what you should do if you're suffering from burnout at work - and if you can tell your boss.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Timeless luxury with 180 degree Sydney Harbour views

Bright and private, this Greenwich residence offers harbourside luxury just 10 minutes from the Sydney CBD. For sale by Bernadette Hayes of Harbourline Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

"Strong enquiry" for prestige homes in Melbourne

It's still hot at the top, as wealthy buyers are snapping up properties in the ultra-prestige end of the Melbourne market.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Substantial South Ripley development site for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for a substantial development site, strategically located in the fast-growing south-east Queensland western corridor at 787-815 Ripley Road, South Ripley, through Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/south-africas-redefine-buys-melbourne-car-park-for-student-housing-project-20160405-gnypm7

South Africa's Redefine buys Melbourne car park for student housing project

Johannesburg-listed Redefine Properties has paid $30 million to acquire a car park on the edge of the Melbourne CBD and plans to develop it into student housing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australia-to-have-too-many-homes-in-2017-bis-shrapnel-report-20160308-gnd9jh/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=social

Australia to have too many homes in 2017: BIS Shrapnel report

After a record breaking building boom in most capital cities, Australia will have 24,039 more homes than are needed, a new report shows.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/dangerous-cocktail-threatens-to-topple-the-apartment-market/news-story/2e06fd0fe82b4e3b437076802e9591bf

Dangerous cocktail threatens to topple the apartment market

The tightening of money in China and the investor-housing credit squeeze being imposed by APRA are combining to create increased fear levels that threaten dwelling prices, bank shares and the entire economy.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/turnbull-pushes-efficient-taxes-20160404-gnxqso

Land tax an option as Malcolm Turnbull pushes states for efficient taxes

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will insist the states overhaul their tax systems before asking Canberra for more money, including possibly replacing stamp duty with land taxes, a change the federal Treasury calculates will deliver a big economic boost.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/victorian-mortgage-delinquency-holds-steady-but-certain-suburbs-hit-hard-20160404-gnxmz7/

Victorian mortgage delinquency steady, but certain suburbs hit hard

Two suburbs on Melbourne’s fringes are among the worst postcodes in the country for mortgage delinquency.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/property-listings-grew-modestly-in-march-deutsche-bank-says-20160404-gnxyr7

Property listings grew modestly in March, Deutsche Bank says

New real estate listings rose in the March quarter, despite an anaemic last month in which an early Easter capped the number of homes put on the market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/chinese-fertiliser-producer-hubei-xinyangfeng-buys-farm-in-nsw/news-story/384f466525f744406674ba120674fe96

Chinese fertiliser producer Hubei Xinyangfeng buys farm in NSW

Shenzhen-listed Hubei Xinyangfeng, one of China’s largest producers of fertilisers, has pledged to spend $US50 million ($65m) to expand in Australia. In an initial move, it has paid $5m for Kendorwal, its first acquisition outside China.

The Australian

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/2016/03/how-to-make-your-rental-property-stand-out-from-the-crowd/

How to make your rental property stand out from the crowd

Renting out a property can be very competitive, so you want to make sure you attract the right type of tenants.

Australian Property Investor