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Improved clearance rates show sellers are adjusting to the market - CoreLogic

Auction clearance rates have remained firm throughout March, leading experts to believe that sellers are adjusting to the conditions of the current market.

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McGrath recruits Karl Secondis to lead Victorian growth

McGrath Estate Agents have announced the appointment of former Ray White Director Karl Secondis as Victorian State Manager.

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The Economy

Housing downturn loses some steam with CoreLogic House Value Index down 0.6% in March

CoreLogic hedonic home value index results released today reveal that the pace of declining property values has eased relative to the past four months, despite becoming geographically more widespread.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Builder’s own timeless family home

This sophisticated residence in Paddington, Queensland, offers space, privacy and high-end finishes. For sale by Daniel McGahan of Belle Property Wilston.

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People

John continues on pathway to professionalism

John Cunningham has reached another milestone in his quest for higher training standards in the industry, taking out the President's Award the REIA Awards for Excellence.

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People

How to succeed in your new job

Starting a new job is stressful and exciting. Simon Browne, Managing Director and Founder of Longreach Recruitment shares his tips for succeeding in a new role.

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Design

8 spectacular Australian resort-style homes

Incredible houses, fabulous views, and amazing facilities for residents and their guests. Take a peek at some of Australia's top resort-inspired homes, as seen on Luxury List.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Modern sophistication in leafy Toorak

This brand new Melbourne home offers spacious living and stylish sophistication in a premium location. For sale by Anthony Grimwade and Oliver Booth of RT Edgar Toorak.

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The Economy

PCA and REIA speak out after Labor announces start date for proposed negative gearing changes

Labor's announcement that January 1 will be the start date of its proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has drawn condemnation from the Property Council of Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Meet Tom Vlahos: Advice from a Real Estate Veteran

Having been in the Perth property industry since 1986 and selling over 2500 homes, Tom Vlahos of Xceed Real Estate knows a thing or two about the business.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/city-deals-still-no-more-than-a-pamphlet-after-budget-2016-20160504-golo1a/

City Deals still no more than a pamphlet after Budget 2016

Mounting public debt has sucked infrastructure spending capacity from the nation’s public balance sheets. The budget papers contain no further details of the government's “City Deals” plan.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/towers-top-former-cumberland-newspapers-site-in-parramatta/news-story/a6dc7f0c4043225370deea0690ec3984

Towers top former Cumberland Newspapers site in Parramatta

Sydney developer Dyldam yesterday unveiled its vision for the former Cumberland Newspapers headquarters, with the Parramatta site to be transformed into a $500 million mixed-use project.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/aux-buys-residential-sites-in-rouse-hill-from-gpt-group-for-23-million-20160419-go9y16

AUX buys residential sites in Rouse Hill from GPT Group for $23 million

The GPT Group has sold two surplus residential development sites in Sydney's northwest to Chinese company AUX Group for $23m.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/developers-relieved-that-negative-gearing-escapes-federal-budget-2016-unscathed-20160422-god664

Developers relieved that negative gearing escapes federal budget 2016 unscathed

Residential developers are relieved there are no changes to negative gearing in the budget but lament inadequate spending on infrastructure.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/interest-rates-jobs-crucial-to-housing/news-story/95dfb680ea637e068a2eb93d7482b850

Interest rates, jobs crucial to housing

There are two wildcards to be played in the housing markets this year. And they pull in different directions.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/federal-budget-firsthome-buyers-given-the-cold-shoulder-20160503-goled7/

Federal Budget: First-home buyers given the cold shoulder

Homeowners and investors have avoided scrutiny in the Federal Budget, with tax changes for homes given a wide berth.

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http://www.businessinsider.com.au/warren-hogan-the-budget-strategy-now-rests-on-the-spending-of-australian-households-2016-5

The budget strategy now rests on the spending of Australian households

There is not much in the budget that is likely to move the dial on the economy, says former ANZ chief economist, Warren Hogan.

Business Insider

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/federal-state-governments-urged-to-address-housing-supply-and-affordability-215312.aspx

Federal, State Governments Urged To Address Housing Supply And Affordability

The Federal government could increase housing supply and ease affordability issues by providing states with financial incentives to overhaul their planning laws, says a report authored by Deloitte Access Economics commissioned by the Property Council of Australia.

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