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Busy stables reimagined into modern oasis

Transformed from a stables and weatherboard cottage, this Albert Park home is now a simple, yet sophisticated, restorative sanctuary. For sale by Simon Gowling and Greg Hocking of Greg Hocking Holdsworth.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Heavenly Hamptons home in exclusive Flinders cul-de-sac

This Hamptons style home in the exclusive 'dress circle' of Flinders is for sale by Paul Armstrong and Michael Parker of RT Edgar Flinders.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Is Mackay on the cusp of a boom?

Parts of regional Queensland are on the cusp of a real estate revival, as rising property prices and strengthening economies offer opportunities for investors and developers.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Bargain property up for grabs in Geelong

Buyers can get bang for their median buck in Melbourne's Geelong and Glenroy, according to property valuer Herron Todd White's latest monthly review.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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American-inspired ‘Millionaire’s Row’ estate

Offering approx. 2.5 acres of manicured gardens and resort-like features, this palatial home enjoys many versatile spots to relax, dine and entertain. For sale by Brenton Faehrmann and Morgan Stevenson of Place Bulimba.

National

The Economy

Credit squeeze continues to hit home finance

The banking royal commission may be over but its effects on home lending persist, and so is the credit squeeze according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Renovated elegant Victorian home in Prahran

Transformed by an impressive renovation, this Victorian home in Prahran is for sale by Carla Fetter and David Sciola of Jellis Craig Armadale.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney is still number one for the ultra-wealthy

Despite the property downturn, Sydney remains Australia's number one luxury market for high-end real estate.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Realmark celebrates 30 years of growth

In a challenging property market, Western Australian real estate agency Realmark has recorded another record year on year increase in market share during 2018.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

Unley designer sandstone villa c1910

Extensively redesigned, this modern family home creates an art-form of sophisticated living and entertaining spaces on a prized allotment of approx. 719sqm. For sale by Stephanie Williams and John Williams of Harcourts Williams.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/foreign-buyers-back-away-from-property-as-new-laws-take-effect/news-story/8421c4e64dd6d286ce1f5bcf03f31c2e

Foreign buyers back away from property as new laws take effect

Foreign buyers are stepping back from the property market, a study from a major bank has found, just days after regulators warned lower demand from China could weigh on prices.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/what-worries-billionaire-developer-harry-triguboff-20160419-goaewq

What worries billionaire developer Harry Triguboff

The founder of Australia's largest apartment developer, Meriton, is worried about the banks' moves to toughen lending to offshore apartment buyers, the future of steel, and the increasing use of VPAs by local governments, who trade increased density for developer contributions.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/agriculture/australians-to-get-chance-at-skidman--co-with-new-370m-deal-20160420-goaz8q

Australians to get chance at S Kidman & Co with new $370m deal

Australians will get a chance to own a 20% stake in the country's largest landholder, S Kidman & Co, alongside large Chinese investors, when Australian Rural Capital lists on the ASX.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/yawaru-housing-project-in-broome-pays-off/news-story/f3ed7382487eea4900d542d8f4ba7cc0

Yawaru housing project in Broome pays off

The Yawaru of Broome, in Western Australia’s far north, have turned their hand to residential property development.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/barangaroo-buyers-reap-1m-profit-after-two-years-20160419-go9xhn

Barangaroo buyers reap $1m profit after two years

About 50 owners at Sydney's Barangaroo have made roughly $1 million each from the resale of their off-the-plan apartments, making an almost 50% profit in just over two years.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/fairfax-hands-over-retford-park-bowral-estate-the-national-trusts-largest-gift-20160419-go9rnw

James Fairfax hands over Retford Park

Sydney philanthropist James Fairfax has gifted his Southern Highlands estate, estimated to be worth $20 million, to the National Trust, making it the largest gift in the organisation's 70-year history.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/asbestos-victim-helps-lobby-for-funding-20160419-go9nki.html

Asbestos victim helps lobby for funding

Serafina Salucci was just seven when she helped her dad build a garage in their Sydney backyard using the common building material of bonded asbestos sheeting.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/how-to-construct-a-prestige-property-that-will-also-build-your-wealth-20160419-goaevd

How to construct a prestige property that will also build your wealth

Old homes built on the best spots around the harbour, at the beach or in blue-ribbon suburbs, are being snapped up to be redeveloped.

The Australian Financial Review