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John continues on pathway to professionalism

John Cunningham has reached another milestone in his quest for higher training standards in the industry, taking out the President's Award the REIA Awards for Excellence.

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How to succeed in your new job

Starting a new job is stressful and exciting. Simon Browne, Managing Director and Founder of Longreach Recruitment shares his tips for succeeding in a new role.

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Design

8 spectacular Australian resort-style homes

Incredible houses, fabulous views, and amazing facilities for residents and their guests. Take a peek at some of Australia's top resort-inspired homes, as seen on Luxury List.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Modern sophistication in leafy Toorak

This brand new Melbourne home offers spacious living and stylish sophistication in a premium location. For sale by Anthony Grimwade and Oliver Booth of RT Edgar Toorak.

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PCA and REIA speak out after Labor announces start date for proposed negative gearing changes

Labor's announcement that January 1 will be the start date of its proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has drawn condemnation from the Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Meet Tom Vlahos: Advice from a Real Estate Veteran

Having been in the Perth property industry since 1986 and selling over 2500 homes, Tom Vlahos of Xceed Real Estate knows a thing or two about the business.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Pimbaacla: private coastal sanctuary

Set on approx. 1.09 ha, this modern family home offers a stunning outdoor lifestyle within walking distance of the beach and local shopping village. For sale by Dean Phillips and Alexandra Otte of McEwing Partners Mornington.

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The Economy

6 questions you should ask before buying off-the-plan

If you've never bought off-the-plan before, it can be an overwhelming experience. We asked the director of Marshall White Projects, Leonard Teplin what questions buyers need to be asking.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Transformed Victorian in Dulwich Hill - auction tomorrow

Victorian heritage with contemporary practicality, this Dulwich HIll home is for sale by Rhonda Yim and Benjamin Martin of Belle Property Annandale.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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#MeToo speaker fronts REINSW Women in Real Estate conference in Sydney

Tuesday's REINSW Women in Real Estate conference featured one of the early voices of the #MeToo movement.

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/negative-gearing-changes-could-lead-to-recession-mark-steinhart/news-story/fc6876b2ee0b50993eb96e443f456517

Negative gearing changes could lead to recession: Mark Steinhart

Scaling back negative gearing could destabilise the economy, says Property Council of Australia president, Stockland chief executive Mark Steinert. The only way to lift affordability “in a way that doesn’t destabilise the economy in our view is through supply”.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/uptick-in-sydney-apartment-inquiries-after-rate-cut-20160505-gon3d5

Uptick in Sydney apartment inquiries after rate cut

Property agents in Sydney say they have fielded a surge in interest for apartments since the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate on Tuesday and most banks said they would cut mortgage rates.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/how-parents-can-help-their-children-buy-their-first-house-20160505-gomrnn/

How parents can help their children buy their first house

A growing number of parents are giving their children a leg up on the property ladder as house prices continue to rise across Australia.

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http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9748-analysis-the-aftermath-of-the-2016-budget

The aftermath of the 2016 budget

The 2016 federal budget is generally good news for business owners in the mortgage and real estate industries.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/qic-buys-cattle-station-business-napco-in-deal-bigger-than-skidman--co-20160505-gomvh2

QIC buys cattle station business NAPCo in deal bigger than S.Kidman & Co

The $78 billion Queensland Investment Corporation, owned by the state government, has purchased an 80% stake in the cattle station operator North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo).

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/boral-chief-executive-mike-kane-dismisses-housing-crash-fears-20160505-gon1da

Boral chief executive Mike Kane dismisses housing crash fears

Boral chief executive Mike Kane has dismissed fears of a crash in Australia's residential housing market while warning productivity will be hit unless the industrial relations watchdog is reinstated.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/budget-2016/budget-2016-trifecta-keeps-house-prices-safe/news-story/51872a962012f7519021010ceb907439

Trifecta keeps house prices safe

Price growth across Australia’s $6 trillion housing market will be stoked by the trifecta of this week’s interest rate cut and the budget double that left the negative gearing intact and super looking less favourable.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/lj-hooker-franchise-collapse-what-happened-and-whats-next-20160504-goky6f/

LJ Hooker franchise collapse: what happened and what’s next?

Six Melbourne LJ Hooker offices suddenly collapsed in late April, with millions of dollars missing from a franchisee’s trust account.

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