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New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

First home buyers and construction industry boosted as stamp duty slashed

Stamp duty will be eliminated on newly-built houses below $800,000 and slashed for properties up to $1million in NSW.

National

The Economy

Record breaking prices for properties over the weekend: Market Wrap

Records tumble as luxury end houses are sold above expectations, say agents from The Agency and McGrath.

National

Construction

John McGrath – Covid-19 infrastructure recovery program starts locally

Australia is fighting back against economic destruction through its list of new infrastructure projects.

Northern Territory (NT)

The Economy

House sales increase during the pandemic in NT

The REINT June Quarter 2020 Real Estate Market Report makes for interesting reading as figures defy expectations.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Albert Park conversion offers hidden oasis metres from the beach

This coastal home is ideal for entertaining with soaring ceilings, open interiors and poolside terrace. For sale by Michael Paproth and Emily Adams of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane Riverfront industrial luxe

Designed around the flow of the Brisbane River, this tri-level abode maximises views from every room. For sale by Heath Williams and Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Redesigned Edwardian family home in peaceful St Kilda pocket

For sale by Sam Hobbs of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "I cannot recall selling a more complete home".

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Nick Tobias Architect of one of Bondi's most iconic beach homes, Deepwater

"Our clients come in all shapes and sizes and so do their visions and requirements."

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Sam Hobbs, Property Partner at The Agency

“In my experience quality property sells well in any market.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Featured Property

Designer Prahran warehouse home sold by Kay & Burton

Michael Armstrong of Kay & Burton told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “It was one of the most engaged campaigns I’ve ever been involved with in terms of the numbers of enquiries and interactions I had with buyers.”

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/news/policy/budget/tiny-number-of-very-wealthy-downsizers-win-in-budget-super-change-20170426-gvsuhb

Tiny number of 'very wealthy' downsizers win in budget super change

Relaxing superannuation rules to encourage retirees to downsize will benefit a "a small number of very wealthy people".

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/brisbane-and-melbourne-apartment-sales-and-construction-slow-20170426-gvspi6

Brisbane and Melbourne apartment sales, construction slow

Slower off-the-plan apartment sales in Melbourne and Brisbane have resulted in fewer projects commencing construction, a sign markets in these cities may have peaked, says JLL.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/inflation-steps-up-in-first-quarter-not-enough-for-rate-hike-20170426-gvsju6

Inflation steps up in first quarter, not enough for rate hike

Annual inflation has crept back into the Reserve Bank of Australia's 2-3 per cent target range for the first time in 3.5 years.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/migrant-millionaires-fuel-property-boom/news-story/ee270640cd7f76780c0b50dae10517c3

‘Migrant millionaires’ fuel property boom

Amid debate over housing affordability, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton is reviewing the role of foreign property investment in Australian, after it was revealed more than 11,000 “migrant millionaires” helped fuel the Sydney and Melbourne property markets last year.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/04/24/australian-house-prices-peaked/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170424_PM_Update

Property boom over but bust unlikely, says leading bank

The Australian housing market has peaked in the opinion of economists from global investment banking giant UBS.

The New Daily

https://www.domain.com.au/advice/no-place-like-home-five-scientifically-backed-tips-create-happier-home/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1677-edtrl-other%3Annn-17/02/2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o%26sa%3DD%26usg%3DALhdy28zsr6qiq

Five scientifically-backed tips to create a happier home

Which furnishing shapes give humans the most peace of mind? Which colours enable happiness?

Domain

http://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/60877-london-home-prices-see-largest-annual-drop-in-nearly-eight-years?mod=mansion_global_articles_en_wsj_home

London Home Prices See Largest Annual Drop in Nearly Eight Years

A dip in the city’s most expensive homes drove the decline, according to a new report.

Mansion Global

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/house-price-growth-flatlines-says-corelogic-20170420-gvp7sm

House price growth flat-lines, says CoreLogic

The great Australian housing boom might be grinding to a stand-still thanks to rate hikes and tough new "macroprudential" constraints on interest-only lending.

The Australian Financial Review