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Elibank House: scale and style in inner-Melbourne

Dating back to 1857, Elibank House has been renovated into a refined family home, nestled between the Yarra River and the Royal Botanic Gardens. For sale by Antoinette Nido and Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar Toorak.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Byron Bay steals Sydney's mantle as most expensive place to live

Sydney has lost its mantle as having Australia’s most expensive median house price to a location that is home to just 34,000 people, according to Propertyology.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

REINSW reveals suburbs most vulnerable to Labor negative gearing changes

New data from REINSW has revealed the suburbs most at risk of property market collapse under a federal Labor government are in Labor-held seats.

The Economy

Just how important was the RBA decision?

The RBA's decision to hold the national cash rate again dominated headlines across the country this week, but is the coverage warranted?

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Brand new waterfront luxury in Sydney’s Clareville

With soaring spaces and stunning Pittwater backdrop, this three-level residence features bold, clean lines and a thoroughly modern aesthetic. For sale by Mark Griffin and Emer Mulhern of Belle Property Avalon.

The Economy

Purplebricks announces exit from Australia

Purplebricks has announced its exit from Australia after two and a half years of trading.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

DesignBUILD to feature luxury discussion

This month's DesignBUILD expo in Sydney will examine Australia's obsession with luxury in the built environment

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Victorian Government 'on track' to complete public housing heater replacement before winter

The Victorian Government has been working to replace Vulcan/Pyrox heaters in state's public housing ahead of winter.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Four-storey inner city trophy home

From a position high on Bartley's Hill, this four-storey home features a selection of some of the finest amenities, including multiple entertaining spaces, oversized bar and entertaining area, infinity pool and private gym with steam room. For sale by Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm.

National

Politics

Cities policy should be a priority for next government, says Property Council of Australia

The Property Council of Australia has called for further development of the Coalition Government's City Deals concept.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/plans-revealed-for-a-small-village-of-tiny-houses-20160602-gp93bb/

Plans revealed for village of tiny houses

The tiny house movement is getting big now, with plans revealed to build an entire village of small-scale houses.

Domain

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9854-more-lending-curbs-on-the-horizon-as-prices-bounce-back

More lending curbs on the horizon as prices bounce back

Fears are mounting that the prudential regulator may have to do more to slow home lending growth following a surprise bounce in Sydney and Melbourne property prices.

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/federal-election-2016/federal-election-2016-oecd-warns-of-housing-bust-and-commodity-price-plunge/news-story/3b7488d634828d219f0d23a3439d67f3

OECD warns of housing bust and commodity price plunge

Australia’s economy is vulnerable to a commodity price plunge and housing bust, the OECD has warned.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/house-price-growth-accelerates-again-corelogic-20160531-gp8k6u

House price dilemma for RBA

The RBA has been presented with a new dilemma over interest rate policy amid the latest mixed economic growth figures and a sudden house price surge.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/federal-election-2016/federal-election-2016-cfmeu-labourers-on-150k-a-year/news-story/008876b1e4d6474c0641d23e5ec3a910

CFMEU labourers on $150,000 a year

Workers on the nation’s building sites are being paid 'reckless' wages under union agreements, with labourers earning vastly more than teachers, police officers and nurses.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/property-initiatives-social-enterprise-builds-rent-roll-for-womens-housing-20160601-gp96ro

Property Initiatives social enterprise builds rent roll for women's housing

Property Initiatives, a real estate agency that ploughs any profit into a charity developing accommodation for vulnerable women, is counting on partnerships with developers to give it scale.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/we-asked-young-australians-their-thoughts-on-the-property-market-ahead-of-the-federal-election-20160601-gp386a/

Young Australians speak about the property market ahead of the federal election

With housing affordability and potential changes to tax concessions proving key battlegrounds for the federal election campaign, Domain asked first-time voters which boxes they’ll be more likely to number on 2 July.

Domain

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/first-home-buyers-languish-at-recordlow-levels-216851.aspx

First Home Buyers Languish At 'Record-Low Levels'

First home buyers continue to “languish at near record-low levels” as wages grow at their slowest pace in almost 20 years.

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