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'The Ridge' in Bowral for sale

Occupying almost three acres on an elevated position in Old Bowral, this property is for sale by Sarah Wotton of Highlands Property.

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The Economy

Is the government considering changes to capital gains tax for investors, or not?

Last night's report in The Australian Financial Review that the federal government is considering cutting the capital gains tax discount for investors was quashed this morning, when the prime minister said, "We do not support the Labor Party’s plans to increase capital gains tax."

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Berejiklian appoints former RBA-head Glenn Stevens to tackle housing affordability

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has appointed former Reserve Bank head Glenn Stevens to lead a review of housing affordability in New South Wales.

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Politics

Key amendments to ABCC bill passed

Employment Minister, Senator Michaelia Cash, says the amendments mean the ABCC is now “back and restored in full".

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Toorak riverfront home for sale

Set on almost 1,800 square metres, this house fronts onto the Yarra River and is for sale by Justin Long and Nicholas Brooks of Marshall White.

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The Economy

CBA tightens reins further on home lending

The Commonwealth Bank has announced it will lift rates on its interest-only home loans.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

Berejiklian cancels regional council mergers

New NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has ditched plans to amalgamate regional councils, but will proceed with Sydney mergers.

National

Agents

Real estate social-media strategy: Using data to create great social media

The third and final article in 'The 2017 real estate social-media primer' series by Lee Wade, head of digital CoreLogic, looks at how data can help generate great social media.