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Substantial Doolandella development site for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for a development site in the south-west Brisbane suburb of Doolandella on offer through Ray White Special Projects.

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Gavin Lewis steps out as a lead agent with The Agency

After a decade in real estate, five of those working for Australia’s number one agent, Alexander Phillips, Gavin Lewis is stepping out as a lead agent with The Agency.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Ashby: Picture perfect Tudor estate

Dating back to 1938, this grand home features a charming period façade, leafy terrace courtyards and an additional private self-contained studio overlooking the pool. Sold in under three weeks by Nick Bedford and Belinda Hill of Belle Property Beecroft.

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Entries opening for 2019 REINSW Awards for Excellence

The best and brightest from the NSW real estate industry can be put forward for recognition from Friday.

The Economy

Policy makers must be ready to 'step up', says Property Council

The announcement of a May 18 election date has coincided with new data showing declining confidence levels in Australia's property market.

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The Economy

CoreLogic usher in new era with Home Loan Portfolio Analysis

CoreLogic has launched a new tool to provide more comprehensive customer-level data on home loans.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Five levels of contemporary luxury in McMahons Point

A showcase of cutting edge style and supreme functionality, this freestanding Habour-side home offers indoor/outdoor family luxury. For sale by Annika Bongiorno and Aaron Bongiorno of Stone Real Estate McMahons Point.

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The Economy

Housing finance numbers continue to dive: REIA

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Lending to Households and Businesses for February 2019, presenting statistics on housing finance commitments including for the purchase or construction of new dwellings.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Max Spartalis moving forward with Krulis Residential

It's difficult to talk about Double Bay real estate without mentioning Krulis Residential Director/Partner Max Spartalis.

Queensland (Qld)

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Team Surti joins Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has welcomed the addition of Hope Island real estate specialist Suni Surti.

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News Roundup

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/big-disconnect-between-apartment-supply-and-demand-216089.aspx

'Big disconnect' between apartment supply and demand

Australia’s capital cities are expected to see a record 231,129 new apartments come on line in the next 24 months, which could have a serious impact on the market given that it exceeds historical demand levels, according CoreLogic RP Data.

Your Investment Property

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-cost-of-new-melbourne-planning-rules-report-20160515-govund

The cost of new Melbourne planning rules: report

Tough new planning rules in the Melbourne CBD could have hit development site values by up to 44%, according to a government-commissioned report.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/perth-hotspots-despite-falls-some-suburbs-are-rising-in-price-20160516-gow0we

Perth hotspots: despite falls, some suburbs are rising in price

Perth's housing market may still be losing ground but there are still affordable suburbs whose prices are rising consistently, PRDnationwide says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/negative-gearing-is-a-tax-debate-masquerading-as-housing-affordability-20160515-govgdv

Negative gearing is a tax debate masquerading as housing affordability

You can't put $32 billion in new taxes on the property industry and not expect it to harm housing supply and make a bad situation worse.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/real-estate-agents-nervous-over-weakening-property-market/news-story/c3686f66b795a8a2f8f072594a8b419a

Real estate agents nervous over weakening property market

Property executives are watching the housing market closely as signs of weakness in listing numbers and auction volumes build and compound the effect of weak results throughout March and April.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2016/election-2016-negative-gearing-scare-campaign-selfserving-labor-20160515-govjjb.html

Negative gearing scare campaign self-serving: Labor

Labor is targeting property tycoon 'Aussie' John Symond, accusing the multimillionaire of doing the bidding of Malcolm Turnbull to undermine the opposition's negative gearing proposals.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/05/16/the-rise-of-the-co-living-startup

Happy together

Why give up dorm life?

The New Yorker

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/defence-banks-secure-customer-base-is-its-greatest-strength/news-story/e704f04dd99e7497e43070cc33bd805a

Security is bank's great strength

Defence Bank is a small customer-owned lender that claims to have never lost money on a mortgage.

The Australian