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For sale: 4 incredible properties in locations you probably haven't heard of

From the rugged coastline of Bicheno to the sprawling paddocks of Gnarwarre, we've tracked down some of the coolest real estate from around Australia, in places you probably haven't heard of.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Why houses in these Melbourne suburbs are selling up to $400k more

Properties close to some of Melbourne’s popular public primary and secondary schools are selling for up to $400,000 more than those just outside the zone, according to data from industry body the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

The (W)right House: architect’s own designer tropical retreat

Globally recognised, this award-winning home is set among lush gardens in an exclusive Port Douglas estate, automatically approved for foreign purchasers. For sale by Callum Jones of The Pink Company Port Douglas.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

The Economy

Darwin's downturn holds silver lining for first home buyers

There has never been a better time for first home buyers and would-be investors to buy a house in Darwin, according to CoreLogic data.

National

Design

Luxury List - 10 most captivating architectural designs

From cutting edge contemporary homes to houses that look like intricate origami sculptures, we've rounded up some of the most incredible and unusual architecturally designed homes from around Australia.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth's rental market continues to recover, as vacancy rate drops to lowest level in five years

Perth's rental market is off to a flying start for 2019, with the vacancy rate at the lowest level it's been since 2013 according to industry body the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Walan: A home in the sky

Brisbane's newest one floor per residence in Kangaroo Point's 'Walan'. For sale by Simon Caulfield and Courtney Maguire of Place Kangaroo Point.

National

Politics

Industry body calls on Labor to come clean on negative gearing policy

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has lashed out at the Labor Party over claims there will be no changes to the party's policy on negative gearing and capital gains tax until after the election.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Queensland's building sector faces "challenging" year ahead

Queensland's peak building body has warned of a tough year ahead, with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing plummeting building approvals.

National

People

Why one fifth of Australians quit their jobs last year

A new study has revealed a fifth of Australians left their last workplace citing a lack of career progression. We spoke to Ewan Morton, joint managing director of Morton, and John Cunningham, owner and principal director of Cunninghams Real Estate, to get their top tips on retaining real estate talent.

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News Roundup

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9573-property-still-top-for-wealth-creation-symond

Property still top for wealth creation: Symond

Industry pioneer and Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond has pointed to new research as evidence that real estate is still the best bet for wealth creation.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/opinion/tax-breaks-and-myths-for-rent-20160316-gnkict

Tax breaks, and myths for rent

Owner-occupiers and foreign investors will drive new housing even if tax incentives for investors are taken away.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15155-mum-and-dad-investors-facing-settlement-risk

'Mum and dad' investors facing settlement risk

Century 21 Australia chairman Charles Tarbey has warned that 'mums and dads' who paid deposits on multiple off-the-plan properties could be at risk if valuations fail to match prices.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lenders-crackdown-on-the-nations-biggest-property-buyers-20160315-gnk3y6

Lenders crackdown on the nation's biggest property buyers

Nervous lenders are tightening borrowing in some of the nation's richest postcodes amid growing concerns about falling prices. The squeeze is already tight on former mining boom towns.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sleepovers-cost-sydney-woman-a-first-home-owner-grant-20160315-gnjhhs

Sleepovers cost Sydney woman a first home owner grant

A Sydney woman was ordered to pay back her first home owner grant for a house in Sydney's northern beaches because she had spent too much time at her boyfriend's house.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/sydney-is-too-expensive-for-young-people-to-take-a-risk-on-a-good-idea-20160316-gnk6lh.html

Sydney is too expensive for young people to take a risk on a good idea

When starting a business has the risk profile of a Game of Thrones character, how will we find the entrepreneurs to start up the start-ups.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-construction-to-remain-strong-despite-downturn-hia-says-20160315-gnk2rk

Housing construction to remain strong, despite downturn, HIA says

New housing construction is likely to trough at levels well above previous cyclical lows, defying the pattern of previous slowdowns, the Housing Industry Association says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lj-hooker-pours-cold-water-on-imminent-float-20160315-gnjfk6

LJ Hooker pours cold water on imminent float

Doubt has been cast over the $400m float of iconic real estate franchise business LJ Hooker with a spokeswoman saying there was "no definite timetable in place".

The Australian Financial Review