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Hendra Queenslander suburb record broken by $650K - Place Ascot

The Pring Street Hendra home sold by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot, is positioned less than 5km from Brisbane's CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)

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'The Loch': Berrima estate sold by The Agency

The Southern Highlands property sold by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency, encompasses two converted barn structures featuring accommodation and a restaurant.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Scenic rural Kyneton estate for sale – Broadhurst Property

This Victorian Kyneton property for sale by Robert Broadhurst of Broadhurst Property, offers an income generating, multi-functional family lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne.

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The Economy

REIA delivers a three point plan to tackle big picture housing supply and affordability issues

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has made the case for tax and supply reform through a simple three point plan to the Standing Committee on Taxation and Revenue.

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People

Continuous revenue streams must be the focus - Movinghub

Real estate business owners, heads of departments and chief executives have all recently had one eye on business revenue streams and the other on expenses given the times we’ve experienced recently. However, have these businesses thought outside the square and considered additional income streams that can become ongoing?

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Top 4 things tenants want in a rental - BMT

BMT Tax Depreciation has been working in the property investment industry for over twenty years and here are the top things they find that tenants look for.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Belle Property’s award-winning St Kilda team opens in Brighton

Belle Property St Kilda expands team across city's south with new Brighton office.

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People

Valuations confirm industry consolidation

One of the most frequently discussed topics across the real estate industry is “Is the sector in a state of growth or decline?"

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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REINSW President Peter Matthews

Peter Matthews today begins a two-year tenure as President of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW). Mr Matthews takes the reins from Leanne Pilkington, CEO and co-owner of the Laing+Simmons network, who remains on the REINSW Board.

National

People

Two UrbanX Partners smash $100M+ in sales over 12 months

Australia’s fastest-growing platform for high-performing agents, UrbanX, has celebrated two agent partners reaching $100M in sales over the last 12 months.

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https://www.nestegg.com.au/property/11580-means-tested-negative-gearing-under-the-microscope

Means-tested negative gearing under the microscope

New research proposes a means-tested approach to negative gearing, where mum and dad investors score lower taxes than their sophisticated counterparts.

nestegg.com.au

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/union-merger-poses-protectionist-threat/news-story/416adf51010d8ec0d2cc9f2eb44e3e74?link=TD_www.theaustralian_opinionator_.23453e53dd239ca6&utm_source=www.theaustralian_opinionator_.23453e53dd239ca6&utm_campaign=circular&utm_medium=THEAUSTRALIAN

Union merger poses protectionist threat

But a new union business model spread through the building industry, cladding makers had to work to union rules which added around 30 per cent to the costs, and suppliers had to be approved by the union before they could be part of a tender.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lenders-need-to-learn-about-buildtorent-risks-and-returns-salta-properties-20180305-h0wztq

Lenders need to learn about build-to-rent risks and returns: Salta Properties

Australia's major lenders do not understand the risks and returns in the emergent build-to-rent sector, creating an obstacle to financing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://architectureau.com/articles/the-women-behind-australias-built-future/

The women behind Australia’s built future

Australia's leading female architects.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/sydney-nsw/how-shane-warne-joined-the-ranks-of-australias-successful-renovators/news-story/6494cc4c99e94f8cc8904d5359697441

How Shane Warne joined the ranks of Australia’s successful renovators

Cricket legend Shane Warne profited handsomely from flipping his Melbourne home after just 20 months' ownership.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/purplebricks-slapped-with-20000-fine-by-queensland-office-of-fair-trading-20180306-h0x39a

Purplebricks slapped with $20,000 fine

Real estate disruptor Purplebricks has been slapped with a $20,000 fine by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading after being accused of misleading customers about how it charges its fixed fees.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/negative-gearing-reforms-could-save-a-1-7-billion-without-hurting-poorer-investors-92679

Negative gearing reforms could save A$1.7 billion without hurting poorer investors

Reforming negative gearing could save the federal government A$1.7 billion without hurting “mum and dad investors”, by focusing tax deductions on investors with smaller property portfolios and removing them for richer investors.

The Conversation

https://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/37487-asic-highlights-burgeoning-referrer-market

ASIC highlights burgeoning referrer market

The financial services regulator has told the Productivity Commission there is now “an industry of referrers” who are often being paid the same amount as mortgage brokers.

The Adviser