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Classically elegant Golden Mile Luxury

Surrounded by terraces and Jack Merlo landscaped gardens, this sophisticated, brand new apartment is located just metres from Brighton Beach. For sale by Ian Jackson and Cassie Sellman of Kay & Burton Bayside Brighton.

National

The Economy

Auction clearance rates rise by 6.6 percentage points over March quarter - CoreLogic

Around half of all homes up for auction across Australia’s capital cities sold during the first quarter of 2019, according to CoreLogic's Quarterly Auction Market Review.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Michael Lang, Director at Castran Gilbert

Michael Lang lives by the motto “list and last” - that is, if you can keep listing properties, you’ll go the distance in the industry - a philosophy that has helped him build his career in real estate since he was 18 years old.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Design

Innovative Parkridge Noosa solar scheme reduces reliance on energy grid

Residents of the Parkridge Noosa residential development can now access sustainable, affordable energy thanks to an innovative Australian first.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

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.

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News Roundup

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15316-sydney-s-vacancy-rates-remain-steady

Sydney’s vacancy rates remain steady

Residential vacancy rates in the state capital saw no change for a third month in a row, according to REINSW.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/new-2m-witholding-tax-rules-create-get-out-loophole-for-vendors-20160523-gp1cil

New $2m witholding tax rules create 'get out' loophole for vendors

Property developers who have bought development sites using an option contract could be forced to walk away from these deals or pay more, when new withholding tax rules kick in after July 1, a leading property lawyer says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/lure-for-os-buyers-moving-home-is-such-a-drag-why-not-take-the-lot/news-story/7a3c42dce3a243a09e2ebe052b76d09e

Lure for OS buyers: moving home is such a drag, why not take the lot?

Former Societe Generale chief John Harvey's Balmoral home is on the market as a turnkey sale: everything from the furniture and the artwork on the walls to the BMW in the garage is included in the package.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/the-hottest-luxury-property-market-in-the-world-is-auckland-20160520-goxn16/

Auckland is the hottest luxury property market in the world

Move over Australia, New Zealand has the hottest luxury real estate market in the world.

Domain

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/realistic-approach-needed-in-stamp-duty-debate-216412.aspx

"Realistic" Approach Needed In Stamp Duty Debate

The debate around the future of stamp duty needs to be realistic according to the REINSW.

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/need-to-live-in-australia-buy-a-visa-20160520-gozyfe

Need to live in Australia? Buy a visa

In a bid to live in Australia, wealthy parents of international students are "buying" visas for their children.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/agriculture/property-fears-for-farmers-as-dairy-crisis-worsens-20160520-gozohs

Property fears for farmers as dairy crisis worsens

The Federal government is considering concessional loans to prevent dairy farmers from being forced to sell their properties during the revenue crisis caused by falling milk prices, according to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/house-prices-going-nuts-again-20160519-goysgd

House prices are going nuts again

The correction called by so many in late 2015 has been superseded by an elongation of one of the biggest house price cycles in history.

The Australian Financial Review