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Modern Lake Macquarie acreage with peaceful outlook

Situated on land of over 5,000sqm (approx.) on the shores of Lake Macquarie, this Eraring residence is for sale by Chris Smith of McGrath Toukley.

National

The Economy

Residential versus commercial investing: how the depreciation rules change

Do residential or commercial properties provide greater deductions in the form of depreciation?

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

NSW government steps in to buy Fernhill, historic Blue Mountains estate

After a public outcry over plans to convert the historic Mulgoa estate into a cemetery, the New South Wales government has stepped in and bought Fernhill for $27.5 million.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

People

Get to know Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart

Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart is a residential salesperson finalist in the REIA 2018 National Awards for Excellence, which are being held at Doltone House at Sydney's Jones Bay Wharf on 22 March.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

East Fremantle heritage residence with low maintenance lifestyle

This single level home with multiple versatile living areas is positioned on one of the finest streets in the area, close to many draw cards. For sale by Toby Astill of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Three-level penthouse atop Sydney's ANZ Tower hits the market for $66m

Could this lavish apartment, titled 'The Boyd Residence' after its current developer owner, become Australia's most expensive apartment?

The Economy

Clearance rates soften in Sydney, Melbourne

Clearance rates softened last week, with volumes the highest so far this year.

National

Politics

New report looks at how aging asbestos can be made less dangerous

A new report from the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency looks at ways to contain and stabilise asbestos when it is not immediately possible to remove it.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Cliff-top showstopper

In the sought-after enclave of Big Hill, this elegant residence commands uninterrupted views of the shoreline and is on offer for the first time via Ian Stewart and Karen Stribling of Gorre - Lorne.

National

The Economy

Banks scrutinised for mortgage lending practices

The banking royal commission and the ACCC are shining a light onto the banks' "opaque" and conflicted home lending practices.

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News Roundup

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-hills/two-young-men-start-an-organisation-to-keep-the-australian-dream-of-home-ownership-alive/story-fngr8i1f-1227486667001

Two young men start an organisation to keep the Australian dream of home ownership alive

Two men have started a new organisation aimed at helping young people buy their first home.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/8789-brics-nations-eye-australian-property

BRICS nations eye Australian property

An international real estate group has recorded a surge in visitors to its Australian website from the developing BRICS nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Mortgage Business

http://news.domain.com.au/domain/real-estate-news/melbournes-auction-market-steps-up-another-gear-20150815-gizv2p.html

Melbourne's auction market steps up another gear

Following two strong weekends, Melbourne notched another strong auction clearance rate on Saturday. The Domain Group reported a 80 per cent clearance rate from 611 auctions. There were 163 unreported results.

Domain News

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sydney-auction-rate-clears-80pc-for-first-time-in-weeks-spring-looks-strong-20150813-giybwn

Spring looks strong for Sydney auctions

Spring is likely to be strong in the Sydney auction market, with the clearance rate picking up over 80 per cent for the first time in five weeks.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/KPMG-dips-toe-in-real-estate-advice

KPMG dips into real estate advice

Accounting firm KPMG has followed rivals EY and PwC into the real estate arena, setting up a property advisory division.

Business News

http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/australia/property/news/tasmanian-real-estate-hit-investors_313461.html

Tasmanian Real Estate a Hit with Investors

Affordability, good rental returns, low vacancy rates and strong sales are just some of the things that are making investors smile in Tasmania this year. According to recent figures from the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), the island achieved its highest number of sales in five years during the first quarter of 2015.

Property Showrooms

http://www.couriermail.com.au/realestate/news/china-devaluation-barely-registers-in-booming-real-estate-market/story-fnihpu6h-1227480648128

China devaluation barely registers

A move by China to devalue its currency by almost 2 per cent to prop up exports has barely registered with individual Chinese real estate buyers looking to invest here.

Courier Mail

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/will-reduced-lending-to-real-estate-investors-put-pressure-on-prices-and-supply-204187.aspx

Will reduced lending to real estate investors put pressure on prices and supply?

The Property Council of Australia (PCA) believes the latest lending finance figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) could foreshadow price and supply issues in the near future after drop in investment loans for new constructions.

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