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High Noon: uncomplicated, modern simplicity

With an exclusive Flinders address and rural views, this five bedroom residence celebrates outdoor family living. For sale by Holly Longmuir and Samantha Moffatt of RT Edgar Flinders.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Rift between REINSW and Fair Trading deepens after call for Parliamentary Inquiry

The ongoing rift between Fair Trading and industry body the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has deepened after REINSW levelled serious accusations of "gross negligence" and "regulatory backflips" at the state's consumer regulator and Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Expressions of interest for 10 townhouses in Caboolture

Expressions of interest are being sought for the sale of a multi-tenanted, leased investment comprising of 10 modern townhouses at 1-10/39 Mortimer Street, Caboolture, through Ray White Commercial Queensland.

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Greg Young announced new Australian President for International Real Estate Federation

International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) Australia Secretary-General and Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) CEO Gil King have announced Greg Young of Queensland’s Young Property Group has been appointed FIABCI Australia President.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Villa Nirvana: resort living in the heart of Avalon

Boasting strong Balinese influences, this minimalist retreat in Sydney’s Avalon enjoys a pavilion design on approx. 3,716sqm, just 10 minutes stroll from the beach. For sale by James Baker and Lyndall Barry of McGrath Avalon Beach.

National

The Economy

Could Australian home owners benefit from Brexit?

As the fallout from Brexit looms over the United Kingdom's property market, some property experts think Australia's property 'safe haven' could attract new foreign investment.

National

The Economy

BMT still finding an average of $8,893 in depreciation deductions

BMT Tax Depreciation say that many of Australia’s property investors are still missing out on thousands of dollars in tax deductions each year by failing to maximise or claim depreciation for their rental investments.

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How to negotiate a job offer like a pro in real estate

Real estate recruiter Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment says this is how to negotiate a job offer the right way.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Sunforge: multi award-winning Pymble estate on approx. 2,746sqm

Built for entertaining, this architectural home includes a 15-seat, custom home cinema designed by David Moseley. For sale by Monika Tu of Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney and Barbora Marcinkova of Black Diamondz Property Concierge Sydney.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Millions of dollars of properties set to change hands at Place Bulimba's upcoming All-Star Auction

Place Bulimba will host yet another All-Star Auction event this week, following the success of their first auction event last month.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/property-tax-shift-still-afloat/news-story/a9ddbd26eb7f912d9006ad7afcb2474b

Property tax shift is still afloat for campaign

Scott Morrison remains committed to tackling “inadequacies’’ in negative gearing, even as he moves to make Bill Shorten’s proposals an election battlefront.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/investors-may-lose-1000-a-year-under-labors-negative-gearing-plan-20160214-gmtnvk

Investors may lose $1000 a year under Labor's negative gearing plan

Future investors could be more than $1000 a year worse off under Labor's plan to limit negative gearing, says PwC.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/single-female-mortgage-applicants-on-the-rise-in-australia-data-shows-20160212-gmq3as/

Single female mortgage applicants on the rise in Australia

Solo women are taking over mortgage applications from the boys.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/business/infrastructure/roads/divvy-offers-commuters-hourly-car-parking-20160212-gmslgi

Divvy offers commuters hourly car parking

Car drivers aghast at the high cost of parking in CBDs will now be able to rent spaces in commercial office blocks by the hour using Divvy Parking, a new transport start-up.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/jun/11/granary-square-privately-owned-public-space?CMP=share_btn_fb

Public spaces in Britain's cities fall into private hands

Over the last decade, large parts of Britain's cities have been redeveloped as privately-owned estates.

The Guardian

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/buying/sweetwater-vineyard-worldclass-estate-for-sale-in-pokolbin/news-story/7b0616e6034bb7a63f73a53fd0759005

Pokolbin palace fit for a king

One of the state’s most “significant” winery estates, Sweetwater, is expected to fetch more than $15 million under the hammer — half its predicted value in 2015. The new price revision is expected to attract multiple bids from cashed-up Chinese investors for the rolling 48ha property in Pokolbin.Cabernet sauvignon and shiraz vines cover a third of the estate which dates back to the colonial 1820s.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9427-asic-tipped-to-launch-rate-rigging-case-against-major-bank?utm_source=Mortgage%20Business&utm_campaign=Mortgage_Business_Newsletter12_02_2016&utm_medium=email

ASIC tipped to launch rate-rigging case against major bank

Recent reports have alleged that the corporate watchdog will soon launch an investigation into interest rate-rigging by the major banks.

Mortgage Business

http://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?sc=30800020&year=2016&no=114808

S. Korean institutional investors being lured to Australian property market

South Korean institutional investors including pension funds and mutual aid associations are lured to the Australian real estate market where property prices have gone up less compared to major cities in the United States and Europe.

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