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Is this Australia’s oldest kit home?

Dating to the 1860s, ‘Flagmount’ is a classic Gold Rush era residence with extended elegance and contemporary flair in Kensington, Victoria. For sale by Jayson Watts and Liz Brettell of Nelson Alexander Flemington.

National

Design

Beautiful Baths

Immerse yourself in the ambience of these relaxing baths, as seen in homes on Luxury List.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Archer in his element

Archer Design founder Richard Archer has built his career on improving the lifestyles of his clients.

National

People

Dux trio driven by in-depth knowledge of property industry

Property communications specialists Lauren Mai, Nick Keenan and Chris Sutherland have joined forces to launch Dux Agency.

Queensland (Qld)

Construction

Approved eight-lot subdivision site for sale

Ray White Special Projects is inviting expressions of interest for a boutique approved eight-lot subdivision site in North Ipswich.

The Economy

Brisbane apartment interest continues post-election

CBRE has reported a continuation of the spike in interest for Brisbane residential apartment blocks that began in the months prior to the election.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Palm Cove sunset sanctuary

Elevated and modern, this residence boasts magnificent views from Double Island to the Trinity Inlet. For sale by Mark Carmady of First National Cairns Central and Cairns Beaches.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

Politics

ACT government to release 15,600 sites for homes across the next four years

The ACT Government has announced the release of 15,600 new homes as part of its 2019/20 Budget.

National

The Economy

Sales activity falls in NSW and WA regions, says report

New research from CoreLogic shows Australia's regional centres are taking their lead from capital cities when it comes to sales activity.

Construction

Construction starts on Brisbane's newest riverwalk

Construction has begun on the "missing link" between New Farm and South Bank in Brisbane.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/election-2016-half-of-developers-to-cut-jobs-if-labor-wins-20160626-gps7b9

Half of developers to cut jobs if Labor wins

More than half of property industry leaders say they will cut staff if Labor's negative gearing plans come into effect, Urban Development Institute says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/brexit-to-boost-propertys-safehaven-status-20160626-gps5k7

Brexit to boost property's safe-haven status

Brexit will increase the safe-haven status of Australia's residential property market, observers say.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/super-and-personal-tax-tweaks-will-drive-more-people-into-the-property-market-58928

Super and personal tax tweaks will drive investors into property

Saul Eslake can’t see why people investing through superannuation should receive less generous tax treatment than those doing the same thing through negatively geared property.

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/news/world/eu-voting-hit-by-torrential-rain-and-long-queues-with-result-on-knife-edge-20160623-gpqoi8

EU voting: torrential rain, long queues, result on knife edge

The first seven polling areas to report results in Britain's historic European Union referendum gave Leave an unexpected 52.6% to 47.4% edge over Remain.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/australian-investors-calm-in-the-face-of-brexit/news-story/580d23d57b7ee3e3a697a7afce202c53

Australian investors calm in the face of Brexit

Australian property investors are calm about the potential impact of the Brexit vote on both their investments in Britain and locally with even a 'leave' vote not tipped to have a long-term impact.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/energy/electricity/were-all-going-solar-rooftop-panels-or-not-20160622-gpphs5

We're all going solar

Solar power has gone beyond a revolution on our rooftops.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/melbourne-apartments-theres-an-undersupply-says-asian-pacific-group-20160624-gpqrxf/

Melbourne apartments: there’s an undersupply

Asian Pacific Group says Melbourne apartments are undersupplied.

Domain

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/boom-to-bust-have-queenslands-mining-towns-finally-hit-bottom-218311.aspx

Have Queensland's Mining Towns Finally Hit Bottom?

There are some signs Queensland’s regional property markets may be on the brink of turning the corner.