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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.

National

The Economy

Five things to know about depreciation this tax time

With tax time fast approaching, claiming depreciation is the key to increasing cash flow from an investment property.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Regional centres shine in WA house price data

Karratha, Busselton and Geraldton have been among the standout performers in the Western Australian median house sale price data for the March quarter.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Hamilton opulence with panoramic river views

A total transformation has elevated this home in one of Brisbane's most renowned pockets. For sale by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of McGrath New Farm.

National

The Economy

'Encouraging' Sydney clearance rate in auction results

Increased volume nationally and another strong Sydney clearance rate have featured in auction results for the beginning of May.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Historic Hamilton Hill residence to be auctioned

Ray White New Farm is managing the campaign for the sale of Cullen on Hamilton Hill, a historic Brisbane residence which dates back to 1937.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Increased interest in Sydney apartment blocks ahead of potential changes to negative gearing - CBRE

Buyer interest in Sydney apartment blocks has increased significantly in 2019, according to CBRE.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Frank Lloyd Wright style on the Brisbane River

Commanding 180 degree views of the Brisbane River from an elevated position, this three level family residence enjoys features including a premium Vmax style cinema with cocktail bar, infinity pool, separate gym and 22ft private pontoon. For sale by Matt Lancashire and Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

More education needed - The real estate training battle fuelling calls for a dedicated Property Services Commissioner

REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin has identified the need for real estate training reform as the main reason why a Property Services Commissioner should be installed in the state.

National

People

Four ways to improve your resume

Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment takes a look at the best ways to sharpen up your CV.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/brand/afr-magazine/brw-rich-1-the-rise-and-rise-of-building-billionaire-harry-triguboff-20160415-go7hre

The rise and rise of building billionaire Harry Triguboff

BRW Rich #1: Australia’s richest person is across all the detail of the property empire he built over 53 years, and is estimated to be worth more than $10 billion today.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/cba-boosts-scrutiny-of-mortgage-applications-20160524-gp33aj

CBA boosts scrutiny of mortgage applications

CBA, the nation's largest mortgage lender, is overhauling mortgage operations to improve processing times and boost security and transparency of dealing with mortgage brokers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-home-buyers-in-australia-in-decline/news-story/8545f41a30bb56f62b6486755881484a

Chinese home buyers in Australia in decline

Visits from property seekers based in China declined sharply in the first four months of this year, data from REA Group shows.

The Australian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/rba-governor-issues-property-investment-warning-216616.aspx

RBA Governor issues property investment warning

Outgoing Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has reminded Australians that making money through investing in property is not guaranteed.

Your Investment Property

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australian-construction-and-building-wages-expected-to-ease-soon-20160518-goykcc

Australian construction and building wages expected to ease soon

Wages in Australia's building and construction industry have been rising, but the leaders of major building and construction companies say that wages will hit an inflexion point because spare capacity from the resources industry, and a slowdown in the housing and apartment boom will soften the labour market supply-and-demand balance.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/chinese-developer-builds-melbourne-tower-with-fewer-1-br-apts-and-6-new-floors-20160524-gp2bdu

Chinese developer to build Melbourne tower with fewer one bedroom apartments and 6 new floors

Chinese developer Decent Place has been given the go ahead for a 199-metre, Melbourne high-rise tower and gained an extra six floors of apartments, after slashing the number of smaller one-bedroom apartments in the development.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9825-major-disruptor-hits-local-mortgage-market

Major disruptor hits local mortgage market

The uno online service gives consumers access to the tools and information that traditional brokers use to find a home loan, across a wide range of lenders, providing them with the power to decide what is best for them.

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/facebook-peer-pressure-drives-users-to-pay-more-for-housing/news-story/d81ef14232fb0b6b3bbd8d8febdf1475

Facebook peer pressure drives users to pay more for housing

The experiences of your Facebook friends can have a large and irrational impact on whether you buy or rent, what type of house you buy and what you pay for it, study shows.

The Australian