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Villa Nirvana: resort living in the heart of Avalon

Boasting strong Balinese influences, this minimalist retreat in Sydney’s Avalon enjoys a pavilion design on approx. 3,716sqm, just 10 minutes stroll from the beach. For sale by James Baker and Lyndall Barry of McGrath Avalon Beach.

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The Economy

Could Australian home owners benefit from Brexit?

As the fallout from Brexit looms over the United Kingdom's property market, some property experts think Australia's property 'safe haven' could attract new foreign investment.

National

The Economy

BMT still finding an average of $8,893 in depreciation deductions

BMT Tax Depreciation say that many of Australia’s property investors are still missing out on thousands of dollars in tax deductions each year by failing to maximise or claim depreciation for their rental investments.

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People

How to negotiate a job offer like a pro in real estate

Real estate recruiter Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment says this is how to negotiate a job offer the right way.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Sunforge: multi award-winning Pymble estate on approx. 2,746sqm

Built for entertaining, this architectural home includes a 15-seat, custom home cinema designed by David Moseley. For sale by Monika Tu of Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney and Barbora Marcinkova of Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Millions of dollars of properties set to change hands at Place Bulimba's upcoming All-Star Auction

Place Bulimba will host yet another All-Star Auction event this week, following the success of their first auction event last month.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

What can you get for Melbourne's median house price?

Latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) shows Melbourne has an average median house price of $834,000. So what can you actually buy in the city with a budget in the early eights?

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Riverfront oasis with a touch of zen

Meticulously detailed, with Asian influences throughout, this contemporary home showcases its stunning location with outdoor living areas connected to the river environment. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane Ascot.

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The Economy

Melbourne clearance rate falls below Sydney, but Bardon home leads Brisbane market

Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as the weakest auction market, but a Bardon auction has agents hopeful about the Brisbane market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

A renter’s market, as Sydney vacancy rates rise: REINSW

It’s a renters market in Sydney, as vacancy rates rise to 2.9 per cent over October, according to figures from industry body the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/property-tax-shift-still-afloat/news-story/a9ddbd26eb7f912d9006ad7afcb2474b

Property tax shift is still afloat for campaign

Scott Morrison remains committed to tackling “inadequacies’’ in negative gearing, even as he moves to make Bill Shorten’s proposals an election battlefront.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/investors-may-lose-1000-a-year-under-labors-negative-gearing-plan-20160214-gmtnvk

Investors may lose $1000 a year under Labor's negative gearing plan

Future investors could be more than $1000 a year worse off under Labor's plan to limit negative gearing, says PwC.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/single-female-mortgage-applicants-on-the-rise-in-australia-data-shows-20160212-gmq3as/

Single female mortgage applicants on the rise in Australia

Solo women are taking over mortgage applications from the boys.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/business/infrastructure/roads/divvy-offers-commuters-hourly-car-parking-20160212-gmslgi

Divvy offers commuters hourly car parking

Car drivers aghast at the high cost of parking in CBDs will now be able to rent spaces in commercial office blocks by the hour using Divvy Parking, a new transport start-up.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/11/granary-square-privately-owned-public-space?CMP=share_btn_fb

Public spaces in Britain's cities fall into private hands

Over the last decade, large parts of Britain's cities have been redeveloped as privately-owned estates.

The Guardian

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/buying/sweetwater-vineyard-worldclass-estate-for-sale-in-pokolbin/news-story/7b0616e6034bb7a63f73a53fd0759005

Pokolbin palace fit for a king

One of the state’s most “significant” winery estates, Sweetwater, is expected to fetch more than $15 million under the hammer — half its predicted value in 2015. The new price revision is expected to attract multiple bids from cashed-up Chinese investors for the rolling 48ha property in Pokolbin.Cabernet sauvignon and shiraz vines cover a third of the estate which dates back to the colonial 1820s.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9427-asic-tipped-to-launch-rate-rigging-case-against-major-bank?utm_source=Mortgage%20Business&utm_campaign=Mortgage_Business_Newsletter12_02_2016&utm_medium=email

ASIC tipped to launch rate-rigging case against major bank

Recent reports have alleged that the corporate watchdog will soon launch an investigation into interest rate-rigging by the major banks.

Mortgage Business

http://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?sc=30800020&year=2016&no=114808

S. Korean institutional investors being lured to Australian property market

South Korean institutional investors including pension funds and mutual aid associations are lured to the Australian real estate market where property prices have gone up less compared to major cities in the United States and Europe.

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