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1920s sandstone estate on Pittwater: Maritana

Full of old-world charm, this landmark retreat enjoys a sandy beach, no neighbours on either side and magnificent Pittwater views. For sale by Lachlan Elder of LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast investment market heats up

Eddie Wardale of Kollosche and James Drake of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty - Gold Coast discuss the Gold Coast investment property market.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Coastal suburbs most popular with WA househunters

Six of the top ten most searched for suburbs for sale were on Perth's coast, according to data from the Real Estate Insitute of Western Australia (REIWA).

National

People

Should you tell your boss if you're burnt out at work?

We spoke to Melissa Karatjas of Real Estate Career Developers to find out what you should do if you're suffering from burnout at work - and if you can tell your boss.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Timeless luxury with 180 degree Sydney Harbour views

Bright and private, this Greenwich residence offers harbourside luxury just 10 minutes from the Sydney CBD. For sale by Bernadette Hayes of Harbourline Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

"Strong enquiry" for prestige homes in Melbourne

It's still hot at the top, as wealthy buyers are snapping up properties in the ultra-prestige end of the Melbourne market.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Substantial South Ripley development site for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for a substantial development site, strategically located in the fast-growing south-east Queensland western corridor at 787-815 Ripley Road, South Ripley, through Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

New South Wales (NSW)

Construction

"Time is running out" for building owners on combustible cladding

Building owners in New South Wales have less than a week to register with the NSW government if their building contains flammable cladding to avoid heavy fines and possible imprisonment.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Pembroke House: modernist showpiece home with sweeping views

Surrounded by prestigious properties in an exclusive Portsea enclave, this luxury coastal residence pays homage to the sleek lines of modernist architecture. For sale by Emil Foller of Jellis Craig Sorrento.

National

The Economy

'Seasonal bounce': Sydney, Melbourne auction clearance rates up

Sydney and Melbourne's auction clearance rates picked up on the weekend, fueled by hopes of reduced interest rates and relief that the banks are unlikely to further tighten lending after the results of the banking royal commission.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/hia-says-februarys-new-home-sales-fall-52pc-but-thats-no-cause-of-concern-20160331-gnute9

HIA says February's new home sales fall 5.2pc but that's no cause of concern

New home sales for both detached houses and units fell 5.3 per cent nationwide in February, the Housing Industry Association says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-fastest-growing-suburbs-are-on-city-fringes-new-figures-shows-20160330-gnt6ld/

Australia’s fastest growing suburbs are on city fringes, new figures show

The number of people living on Melbourne and Sydney’s fringes is continuing to explode at a rapid rate, with new data showing outer suburbs in the two cities are growing larger and faster than the rest of the country.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/brisbane-apartment-sales-jump-by-50pc-a-new-record/news-story/33973fa72d82ab04f90e1485ce6bb7f0

Brisbane apartment sales jump by 50pc, a new record

Brisbane experienced a 50 per cent surge in new apartment sales last year, the latest market report shows, with the sector dominated by Metro Property Group.

The Australian

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15187-apartment-boom-to-leave-unprecedented-legacy

Apartment boom to leave unprecedented legacy

A leading real estate figure has warned that Sydney’s investor-driven apartment boom has inflicted serious damage on Australia’s housing diversity, and could divide the population on socioeconomic grounds.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/surge-in-demolitions-as-investors-home-owners-look-to-redevelop-sydneys-west-213797.aspx

Surge In Demolitions As Investors, Home Owners Look To Redevelop Sydney's West

Affordability and infrastructure projects have resulted in a surge in the number of people knocking down older homes in western Sydney and looking to redevelop.

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/chinas-little-emperors-prop-up-aussie-housing-with-parents-aid-20160330-gnun67

China's little emperors prop up Aussie housing with parents' aid

Scores of buyers, with the backing of relatives in China, are underpinning a housing market that's coming off the boil.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/melbourne-units-fall-an-average-115pc-in-year-one-wbp-20160329-gntt7t

Melbourne units fall an average 11.5pc in year one: WBP

Central Melbourne off-the-plan apartments fell about 11 per cent in the first year between their original purchase and pre-settlement valuation, figures from valuation firm WBP Property Group show.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/urgent-plan-to-restore-budget-to-black-in-three-years-20160328-gnss4e.html

'Urgent' plan to restore budget to black in three years

The federal budget could be back in the black in three years if the Turnbull government adopts several policy measures, including abolishing negative gearing and halving the capital gains discount, according to high-powered CEDA.

The Sydney Morning Herald