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Surge in home loan applications for CBA following election

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn said the bank was already starting to see the results of a shift in consumer sentiment following the federal election.

National

The Economy

Aussie Home Loans launches new product with Pepper Money

Aussie Home Loans and Pepper Money have come together to create the Activate Aussie home loan range.

National

The Economy

Australia moves up one place in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook

Australia's economic resilience has been highlighted in the 2019 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook rankings released on Wednesday.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Ocean Reef coastal opulence

A striking façade sets the tone for a sprawling resort style retreat with stunning views over the Indian Ocean. For sale by Sean Hughes and Jenny Hughes of Realmark Coastal - North Beach.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Victorian budget still 'heavily reliant' on property taxes - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has warned the state government against putting too much faith in property taxes in the wake of the 2019/2020 budget.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The Perth suburbs defying the real estate downturn

New data from reiwa.com has revealed the 10 Perth suburbs that have bucked the city's declining house prices.

National

Politics

New Labor leader welcomed

The Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia have given their tick of approval to new opposition leader Anthony Albanese.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

Sky-high views: Flinders Loft Penthouse

Positioned at the ‘Paris’ end of the city, this spacious Adelaide apartment is perfect for entertaining. For sale by Grant Giordano and Ross Smith of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

Politics

Industry welcomes appointment of dedicated Housing Minister Michael Sukkar

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement of Michael Sukkar as Housing Minister has been met with a positive response from industry bodies.

The Economy

Auction volumes double in cities following election

The absence of any political uncertainty has been reflected in the auction results for the week ending May 26, with more than 2000 auctions held across the capital cities.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/qld/new-apartments-approved-but-developers-hold-out-for-next-property-cycle-20160621-gpouo5

New apartments approved but developers hold out for next property cycle

The construction of about $1 billion worth of recently approved apartment developments will be postponed.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/foreignbuyer-stampduty-charge-unsettles-luxuryhome-market-20160621-gpni5c/

Foreign-buyer stamp-duty charge unsettles luxury home market

Prestige real estate agents say they are already seeing the impact of new stamp-duty surcharges in NSW.

Domain

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/australia-s-first-clt-commercial-building-added-to?mid=eb029d4170&utm_source=Cirrus%20Media%20Newsletters&utm_campaign=14bdc3a6e9-Architecture%20and%20Design%20Newsletter%20-%20201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe913f1856-14bdc3a6e9-60578053

Australia’s first CLT commercial building added to Barangaroo

Lendlease will claim another Australian construction first next year when it completes Australia’s first cross-laminated timber commercial office building.

Architecture and Design

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/juwai-calls-in-lawyers-over-whistleblowers-crisis--email/news-story/e71bfa16cab07b2f9418b7574093e9ae

Juwai calls in lawyers over whistleblower email

Juwai, the property portal connecting Chinese home buyers with international properties, has dismissed an anonymous email accusing it of falling into financial turmoil.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/bit-of-the-yard-fetches-18m--now-how-much-for-the-house/news-story/09fbb063ec2bd99498f4fe630d0d679a

Bit of the yard fetches $18m, how much for the house?

The secretive owner of Altona, Australia’s most famous trophy home, in Point Piper in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, has put the house on the market.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/8000-reasons-for-property-investors-to-do-their-tax-20160615-gpk0ku

8,000 reasons for property investors to do their tax

There are nearly 8,000 possible tax deductions most property investors never use, say tax specialists.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/foreign-surcharges-raise-more-than-1b-for-nsw-government-20160621-gpo34g

Stamp duty bracket creep adds to affordability woes

The NSW government has ignored stamp duty bracket creep, adding to housing affordability problems, says REINSW.