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Resort style in a premier Portsea position

This coastal retreat features an abundance of luxury inclusions such as swimming pool, spa, sauna, tennis court, home gym, and theatre room. For sale by James Paynter and Samantha Moffatt of RT Edgar Portsea.

National

The Economy

Housing affordability improving, but number of first home buyers down, report finds

Housing affordability across the nation is slowly improving, but the credit squeeze is putting the brakes on the number of first home buyers entering the market, the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has revealed.

National

People

Why you should consider making a horizontal career move, according to a recruiter

Real estate recruiter Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment explains why a horizontal career move is the best one you'll ever make.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know buyers' agent Greville Pabst

Known by many as the Buyer's Jury Judge on Channel 9's The Block, Greville Pabst is also the Executive Charmain of WBP Property Group and a leading property commentator.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Secluded opulence: Grand European luxury in Toorak

Elegant and functional, this beautifully appointed garden apartment celebrates a commitment to quality and refined liveability. For sale by Robyn Feigen and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton South Yarra.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne's 'bridesmaid' suburbs offering a more affordable entry point into the market

Savvy Melburnians could save hundreds of dollars per week simply by renting one suburb over from their dream postcode, new data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) reveals.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Peek inside Julie Bishop's former grand estate

If you've ever wanted to have a stickybeak inside Julie Bishop's home, her former Perth abode has just hit the market through listing agent Jodie Fewster of Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Increase in luxury property sales lift Perth's median house price

While house prices fall in Sydney and Melbourne, Perth's median house price has lifted 1.6 per cent during November, thanks to an increase in luxury property sales according to industry body the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

From Swan to the sea: bespoke North Fremantle home

This masterful, Blane Brackenridge designed residence inspires with its soaring ceilings, sleek lines, light reveals and curves. For sale by Vince Epps of Realmark Coastal - North Beach.

National

The Economy

Auction market keeps cool as summer heat arrives

Attendance was down at auctions over the weekend, as the heat of the first weekend of summer keeps buyers at bay.

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News Roundup

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9478-rba-flags-increasing-risk-in-property-market

RBA flags ‘increasing risk’ in property market

The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned of the increasing risk in the commercial real estate market, as prices rise ahead of rents and vacancy rates continue to climb.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinese-billionaire-cleared-to-buy-australias-largest-dairy-passes-firb-test-20160223-gn1ekh

Chinese billionaire cleared to buy Australia's largest dairy, passes FIRB test

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has approved the purchase of Australia's largest dairy company by Moon Lake – a company owned by Chinese billionaire Lu Xianfeng.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/malcolm-turnbull-no-change-to-capital-gains-tax-discount/news-story/8ede2e25dcacdbfb35eb92be9f45df43

Malcolm Turnbull: no change to capital gains tax discount

Malcolm Turnbull has ruled out cutting the 50% capital gains tax discount and effectively narrowed the government’s reform options on negative gearing, claiming Labor’s crackdown is a “reckless policy’’ that would “smash’’ housing prices.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/ato-records-show-negative-gearing-numbers-fall-20160222-gn06vz

ATO records show negative gearing numbers fall

Negative gearing may be losing its lustre for Australians, with tax office figures showing the value of rental losses claimed is falling and rental profits declared is rising.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/melbourne-apartment-boom-new-concerns-of-suburban-oversupply-20160218-gmxbpz/

Melbourne apartment boom: new concerns of suburban oversupply

Fresh concerns of apartment oversupply have hit Melbourne, but are now focused on inner-city suburbs where huge levels of new construction is planned.

Domain

http://www.wsj.com/articles/haute-home-schools-designed-to-give-kids-a-bespoke-education-1455807796

Homes designed to give kids an education

Some affluent parents are buying and building homes in which almost every room is a classroom—for everything from math to music.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.domain.com.au/news/government-property-nsw-millers-point-sales-making-the-best-of-heritage-real-estate-20160222-gmzx8l/

NSW Millers Point sales: Making the best of heritage real estate

As more former public housing properties go under the hammer this week, looking at Australia's Georgian Colonial architecture, and how best to celebrate it.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-awakens-melbourne-and-brisbane-housing-markets-steady-20160221-gmzfvi

Sydney awakens, Melbourne and Brisbane housing markets steady

The Sydney residential property auction market has charged ahead, while Melbourne and Brisbane trod water over the weekend.

The Australian Financial Review