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Kitikana: bushland sanctuary estate

Designed with every conceivable luxury, this world class acreage estate is wrapped in natural bushland, just 30 minutes from Sydney's CBD. For sale by Shayne Hutton of Sydney Country Living.

National

The Economy

Surge in home loan applications for CBA following election

Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn said the bank was already starting to see the results of a shift in consumer sentiment following the federal election.

National

The Economy

Aussie Home Loans launches new product with Pepper Money

Aussie Home Loans and Pepper Money have come together to create the Activate Aussie home loan range.

National

The Economy

Australia moves up one place in IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook

Australia's economic resilience has been highlighted in the 2019 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook rankings released on Wednesday.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Ocean Reef coastal opulence

A striking façade sets the tone for a sprawling resort style retreat with stunning views over the Indian Ocean. For sale by Sean Hughes and Jenny Hughes of Realmark Coastal - North Beach.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Victorian budget still 'heavily reliant' on property taxes - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has warned the state government against putting too much faith in property taxes in the wake of the 2019/2020 budget.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The Perth suburbs defying the real estate downturn

New data from reiwa.com has revealed the 10 Perth suburbs that have bucked the city's declining house prices.

National

Politics

New Labor leader welcomed

The Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia have given their tick of approval to new opposition leader Anthony Albanese.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

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Sky-high views: Flinders Loft Penthouse

Positioned at the ‘Paris’ end of the city, this spacious Adelaide apartment is perfect for entertaining. For sale by Grant Giordano and Ross Smith of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

Politics

Industry welcomes appointment of dedicated Housing Minister Michael Sukkar

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement of Michael Sukkar as Housing Minister has been met with a positive response from industry bodies.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australian-besotted-with-the-idea-of-going-off-grid-20160615-gpjhb1/

Australians ‘besotted’ with idea of going off grid

People eager to find cheaper homes have been mobbing an Australian expert on how to go off grid.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/negative-gearing-debate-who-will-provide-rental-housing/news-story/9074d50ca32b8a5f30a6fa13d55300d9

Negative gearing debate: who will provide rental housing?

Negative gearing continues to be a hot election issue.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-13/verrender-glenn-stevens-and-his-housing-bubble-legacy/7504150

Glenn Stevens and his housing bubble legacy

Saving to buy into the great Australian dream is now the exception rather than the rule.

The Drum

http://www.domain.com.au/news/living-in-houses-is-passe-says-leading-architect-20160614-gpcmfo/

Living in houses is passé says leading architect

High-quality apartments are appealing to the prestige market like never before.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/twelve-sydney-apartment-owners-sell-their-cliffedge-block-for-10m-20160615-gpjbjk

Sydney apartment owners sell cliff-edge block for $10m

Apartments are now being offered for sale in one line in Sydney's booming residential market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/new-foreign-buyer-taxes-cast-their-net-far-and-wide-frasers-property-boss-20160615-gpjma4

New foreign buyer taxes cast their net far and wide

New surcharges on foreign property buyers in NSW, Victoria and Queensland will have far reaching repercussions, says Frasers Property boss.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/nsw-imposes-4-per-cent-stamp-duty-surcharge-on-foreign-buyers-of-real-estate-20160614-gpigm5

Triguboff raps foreign buyer tax

Meriton boss Harry Triguboff has slammed the NSW government for adding tens of thousands of dollars to purchase costs for foreign residential property buyers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/battle-of-balconies-moves-to-the-high-court/news-story/29e14e60908c2ea6d8c44565953211be

Battle of Noosa balconies moves to High Court

It could be the most expensive deck in Australia — if it is ever built.

The Australian