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Bayside country charm in Mt Martha

Spacious and private, this Mornington Peninsula home delivers coastal family lifestyle in a peaceful setting. For sale by Sam Danckert and Ian Ross of Danckert Real Estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

REINSW data reveals rise in Sydney rental vacancies

The Real Estate Institute of NSW has released its March Vacancy Rate Report, indicating increased vacancy rates across inner and outer Sydney.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

New analysis shows Sydney suburbs defying market downturn

Sydney's Lower North Shore has been leading the charge in auction success within the city, according to STRAND Property Group.

Western Australia (WA)

Politics

WA needs federal support to help make Perth a migration hotspot - REIWA

The REIWA is calling on political parties to help attract skilled workers to the state.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Striking Clareville gem with lovely Pittwater views

Set on a private parcel near Taylors Point beach, the home enjoys a huge backyard with established gardens, pool and cabana. For sale by Mark Griffin and Emer Mulhern of Belle Property Avalon.

National

People

Auction activity increases ahead of Easter

More than 2200 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities last week, with every city except Canberra experiencing an increase in auction volumes from the same time last year.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Belle Property announces merger with hockingstuart

Boutique real estate brand, Belle Property has merged with leading Melbourne-based group, hockingstuart as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the brand’s reach into Victoria.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Research reveals WA apartment preferences

Research released last week by WA Apartment Advocacy shows that location, “lock and leave” and mobility ranked as the top three reasons why WA apartment livers had chosen to buy their current apartment.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Smart executive living in Isle of Capri

Offering stunning waterfront entertaining options, this contemporary home features a full outdoor kitchen, beachfront, pool, pontoon and panoramic views over Surfers Paradise. For sale by Eddie Wardale and Michael Kollosche of Kollosche.

National

People

TPMAA toasts new graduates

Another batch of budding property managers have graduated from The Property Management Academy Australia.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/confessions-of-a-china-banker-it-was-all-a-bit-dodgy-20160512-gou4be

Confessions of a China banker: 'it was all a bit dodgy'

By mid-2013 all the focus was on China. There was plenty of money to be made, but for credit and compliance officers within Australia's big four banks it required a different appetite for risk than they were accustomed to.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs-in-strata-buildings-20160512-gopt7n/

The truth about cats and dogs in strata buildings

Slightly pet-friendlier bylaws are to be included in the new strata legislation.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/why-the-banks-stopped-funding-chinese-investors-20160512-gothtu

Why the banks stopped funding Chinese investors

Westpac stopped lending to non-resident home buyers last month after their share of the bank's new mortgage lending jumped from 5% to 15% in about three years.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/the-one-thing-property-investors-cant-afford-to-scrimp-on-20160429-gohvns

One thing property investors can't afford to scrimp on

It's natural for buyers to seek ways to trim their costs. One obvious area is the pre-purchase building inspection.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/auburn-councillor-ronney-oueik-fined-3600-for-illegal-building-works-20160510-goqkys.html

Auburn councillor Ronney Oueik fined $3600 for 'illegal' building works

A property developer and Liberal politician on Sydney's most controversial council has been fined just $3600 for building an apartment block with too many bedrooms, from which he made millions.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/dramatic-shifts-herald-a-new-era-in-residential-property/news-story/da9146edc2ade0b8fbc3d5cf0af714a1

Dramatic shifts herald a new era in residential property

The level of Chinese buying of Sydney apartments has fallen dramatically, but there has been a surge in Australian buying of existing and ‘off the plan’ apartments, says Robert Gottliebsen.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/legal/investment-banker-oliver-curtis-pleads-not-guilty-to-insider-trading-20160511-gos6vk

Curtis used insider trading profit to fund Bondi pad

Investment banker Oliver Curtis used a $1.4m insider trading profit to fund the purchase of Bondi beach pad, court told.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/bernard-salt-demographer/ebb-and-flow-of-overseas-migration-is-key-to-property-prices/news-story/ff29be2168eb2e17f4b51d817b30be4d

Ebb and flow of overseas migration is key to property prices

The demand for residential property in our two biggest cities is being sustained not by strong overseas migration, but by interstate migration flows, says Bernard Salt.

The Australian