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Mandalika: The Indonesian myth soon to be a reality

Invest Islands co-founder Kevin Deisser talks to WILLIAMS MEDIA about what could be the Indonesian Government's most ambitious development to date.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

Moving house in restricted areas in Victoria is permitted

The Victorian State Government has confirmed people are able to move house in and out of the restricted areas.

National

People

Real Estate Institutes honour property managers

'Unsung heroes' of the pandemic to be celebrated at National Property Managers Day, says REIA president Adrian Kelly.

National

Construction

Increase in new home sales in response to HomeBuilder

An increase in new home sales by 77.6 per cent in June, is a direct result of HomeBuilder, according to Tim Reardon, HIA.

National

People

$1 billion in property sales achieved by Openn Negotiation

Tech platform Openn Negotiation has reached a major milestone of $1 billion property sales through their online auction site.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Coastal beach home with 180 degree views

This immaculate home with views from coastline to headland is for sale via Shaun Cardillo of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Full-floor Gold Coast skyhome delivers spectacular oceanfront views

Occupying the 14th floor of an exclusive residents-only building, this Coolangatta apartment overlooks world-class beaches. For sale by Wayne Bisgrove of REAL specialists.

National

The Economy

All eyes on Melbourne as auctions continue: Market Wrap

Victorian agents prepared to continue auctions and sales as the state goes back into lockdown, according to Ray White managing director Dan White.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Bank loyalty tax & lower rates inspire refinancing

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents outlines how to get a mortgage that best suits you.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

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Steven Dale of Steven Dale Real Estate supported by REAL Group

Steven brings a wealth of experience to his role with Steven Dale Real Estate, having been a company director, CEO and CFO in several businesses over the past 20 years.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-12/calls-for-road-toll-capping-to-assist-western-sydney-commuters/8439522

Western Sydney mayors call for weekly toll cap

Western Sydney mayors say they believe drivers are being charged more 'just because they live in western Sydney'.

The ABC

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2017/04/12/nsw-registry-sold/

NSW government sells land title registry to consortium for $2.6bn

Not-for-profit fund First State Super and private sector operators Hastings Funds Management and Royal Bank of Scotland’s pension fund will lease the NSW government’s land titles registry.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/bathtub-in-the-bedroom-should-you-try-it-at-home/news-story/fe2e5aeb20433f007ab9951bee5c4448

Bathtub in the bedroom: should you try it at home?

Transporting bath tubs out of boxed-in bathrooms and into bedrooms is a divisive new trend.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/perth-housing-fall-hits-keep-coming-for-the-mortgage-default-capital/news-story/3cc3d828c4d41719f122675dc12e5b11

Perth housing fall: hits keep coming for the mortgage default capital

The West Australian Chamber of Commerce has warned things may get worse for Perth homeowners already taking 'big hits' if the national housing affordability package favoured by the Turnbull government is implemented.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/chinese-property-expo-ad-sparks-debate/news-story/16ba5e9dfcc46132fbc2274a9c4669ef

Chinese property expo ad sparks debate

The 2017 Australian Property Expo, hosted by Chinese media group FirstMedia, is not targeting first home buyers.

news.com.au

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-11/derryn-hinch-tells-millennials-home-ownership-is-not-their-right/8433498

Derryn Hinch tells millennials that owning a home is a dream, not a right

Young Australians have unrealistic expectations about being able to buy a home close to the city, says Justice Party Senate crossbencher Derryn Hinch.

The ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/richard-gluyas-banking/gluyas-apartment-oversupply-risks-fade/news-story/8903dedb0ca86299cebfd3f4b924331f

Gluyas: Apartment oversupply risks fade

East coast project launches have fallen by 25-30% since the beginning of last year.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/policy/budget/budget-hit-from-allowing-savers-to-tap-super-for-property-20170411-gvit7x

Budget hit from savers tapping superannuation for property

Economist Saul Eslake says allowing first-home buyers to use super to help pay for a deposit would entail "a significant budgetary cost to the government by way of forgone revenue."

The Australian Financial Review