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Warrakilla c1842: luxurious Adelaide Hills estate

Considerately updated for modern families, this historic homestead sits on approx. 18.6ha and comes complete with equestrian facilities, vineyard and commercial shed complex with separate access. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt and Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Ripple Wu announced Co-Principal of McGrath Boxhill, as suburb set for strong capital growth

Ripple Wu has been announced as Director and Co-Principal of McGrath Boxhill.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Strong interest as Mango Hill development site sells for $5.2 million

A 2.298 ha residential development site has been sold to Brisbane-based property developer Unison Projects for $5.2 million at Lot 3, Stodart Terrace, Mango Hill by Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Get to know Stephanie Williams, Director of Harcourts Williams

Stephanie Williams is the Director of Harcourts Williams in Adelaide.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Lavish South Coogee seaside residence with iconic views

Brand new, this four-level coastal home features neutral interiors and stunning terraces with north south ocean vistas. For sale by Shane Vincent and Clive Carter of Belle Property Randwick.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

"The industry does not seek self-regulation" REINSW CEO sets record straight

Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) CEO Tim McKibbin says the property services industry does not seek self-regulation as suggested by Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean.

National

The Economy

Adding value to your team: choosing a property lawyer

Dan Holden, Director of HoldenCAPITAL Partners discusses how to choose a good property lawyer.

Queensland (Qld)

Design

Queensland tops 2018's Master Builders best homes list

Seven Queensland homes have been named the best in Australia at the 2018 Master Builders National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Sandy Point Lodge: Palm Beach double deep waterfront

This home is one of only three deep waterfront properties in Palm Beach occupying a double block and offers spectacular 180 degree views from Careel Bay to Sandy Point. For sale by Peter Robinson of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

National

The Economy

"We've all forgotten what a normal market is" agent says on cooling auction clearance rates

A Drummoyne home has defied market trends, skyrocketing $650k above the reserve price, while Place Bulimba held another successful All-Star Auction event.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/apartment-investments-heaven-or-hell-20160205-gmmf4u

Apartment investments: heaven or hell?

ABS data shows that the number of apartment approvals is about to overtake the number of housing approvals.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/bill-shorten-would-take-an-axe-to-housing-investment-20160216-gmvy74

Shorten has got his timing wrong on negative gearing

The ALP's changes to negative gearing could hit the market just as the property boom is ending, which could have disastrous consequences.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/cgt-changes-would-frighten-investors-triguboff-warns/news-story/47ff51d47a27dabba49c3eb9bcea5e89

CGT changes would frighten investors, Triguboff warns

Billionaire developer, Harry Triguboff, has joined a long line of property industry executives urging caution over potential changes to negative gearing arrangements.

The Australian

https://theconversation.com/three-myths-on-negative-gearing-the-housing-industry-wants-you-to-believe-54732

Three myths on negative gearing the housing industry wants you to believe

The Labor party took everyone by surprise when it proposed changes to negative gearing. But myths and half-truths are muddying the debate.

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/lendlease-firsthalf-net-profit-rises-121pc-to-354-million-20160216-gmvxux

Lendlease profit rises on apartment sales

Lendlease first-half net profit rises 12.1% to $354m.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/salim-mehajer-loses-millions-as-land-decisions-are-reversed-20160217-gmwtk6.html?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

Salim Mehajer loses millions as land decisions are reversed

Salim Mehajer and his family lost potentially more than $10m in half an hour on Wednesday night, as planning changes benefiting their property holdings were overturned.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/business-leaders-divided-on-negative-gearing-20160216-gmviwr

'Ponzi scheme' or vital investment tool: Business divided on negative gearing

Business leaders, including a host of former Reserve Bank of Australia directors, are fiercely divided by proposals to limit negative gearing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/negative-gearing-changes-likely-to-bring-only-5000-new-homes-builders-say-20160215-gmv0ko

Negative gearing changes likely to bring only 5000 new homes, builders say

Labor's estimate of 25,000 new construction jobs from changes to negative gearing would not go far to boost the supply of new housing, the Master Builders Australia lobby group says.

The Australian Financial Review