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Luxury by the beachside for the whole family: Real Specialists

This stunning coastal home is ideal for the family looking for space, privacy and the best design. For sale through Matt Luff of Real Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Get to know Wayne Bisgrove of REAL specialists

“To be honest we never saw a downturn in the market, even with the restrictions in place.”

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Currumbin Waters gem captures the essence of tropical living: REAL Specialists

This tropical oasis is just minutes for the beach and for sale through agent Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Passed in at auction but sold during COVID-19

This duplex sold through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic by Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Brisbane agent joins BHGRE ASPIRE Model

James Prendergast is the latest agent to bring his extensive experience to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Opulence and high end properties are still in favour: Market wrap

Agents are finding strong demand for luxury properties despite restrictions due to COVID-19.

National

People

John McGrath – Huge help for first home buyers

John McGrath, founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents outlines the help available to those who want to step into the property market for the first time.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Rise above it all: The Penthouse at Palais Toorak

For sale by International Expressions of Interest via Ross Savas, Jamie Mi and Oliver Booth of Kay & Burton.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Brand new Drummoyne designer home with 180-degree water views

Four levels of designer family living overlooking Iron Cove and Rodd Island to the city Skyline. For sale by Chris Wilkins and Oliver Lavers of Ray White.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Ultimate family lifestyle with American coastal style

Perfect for families, the features of this Bulimba home include a full floor playroom, gymnasium, home office, a media room with projector, and an outdoor entertainer’s pavilion complete with a kitchen and pool. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-12/calls-for-road-toll-capping-to-assist-western-sydney-commuters/8439522

Western Sydney mayors call for weekly toll cap

Western Sydney mayors say they believe drivers are being charged more 'just because they live in western Sydney'.

The ABC

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2017/04/12/nsw-registry-sold/

NSW government sells land title registry to consortium for $2.6bn

Not-for-profit fund First State Super and private sector operators Hastings Funds Management and Royal Bank of Scotland’s pension fund will lease the NSW government’s land titles registry.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/bathtub-in-the-bedroom-should-you-try-it-at-home/news-story/fe2e5aeb20433f007ab9951bee5c4448

Bathtub in the bedroom: should you try it at home?

Transporting bath tubs out of boxed-in bathrooms and into bedrooms is a divisive new trend.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/perth-housing-fall-hits-keep-coming-for-the-mortgage-default-capital/news-story/3cc3d828c4d41719f122675dc12e5b11

Perth housing fall: hits keep coming for the mortgage default capital

The West Australian Chamber of Commerce has warned things may get worse for Perth homeowners already taking 'big hits' if the national housing affordability package favoured by the Turnbull government is implemented.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/chinese-property-expo-ad-sparks-debate/news-story/16ba5e9dfcc46132fbc2274a9c4669ef

Chinese property expo ad sparks debate

The 2017 Australian Property Expo, hosted by Chinese media group FirstMedia, is not targeting first home buyers.

news.com.au

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-11/derryn-hinch-tells-millennials-home-ownership-is-not-their-right/8433498

Derryn Hinch tells millennials that owning a home is a dream, not a right

Young Australians have unrealistic expectations about being able to buy a home close to the city, says Justice Party Senate crossbencher Derryn Hinch.

The ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/richard-gluyas-banking/gluyas-apartment-oversupply-risks-fade/news-story/8903dedb0ca86299cebfd3f4b924331f

Gluyas: Apartment oversupply risks fade

East coast project launches have fallen by 25-30% since the beginning of last year.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/policy/budget/budget-hit-from-allowing-savers-to-tap-super-for-property-20170411-gvit7x

Budget hit from savers tapping superannuation for property

Economist Saul Eslake says allowing first-home buyers to use super to help pay for a deposit would entail "a significant budgetary cost to the government by way of forgone revenue."

The Australian Financial Review