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Adelaide only capital city to experience house and other dwelling growth in March quarter - REIA

New research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia has revealed that Adelaide is the only capital city not to experience a decrease in median prices for houses and other dwellings in the March quarter.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Sotheby's expands WA reach with Riverside location

Former aviation salesperson Meryl Carter is hoping to take Sotheby's to new heights in Western Australia as Director of its new Riverside location.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

North Shore period charm

Versatile and family-friendly, this updated residence on Sydney’s North Shore features sun-washed living spaces, gas-heated pool, and travertine paved entertainer's terrace. For sale by Lisa Davies and Geoff Dean of Belle Property Lindfield.

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The Economy

Was there a shift in the Brisbane market last week?

An increase in Brisbane auction volumes across last week has been met with a reduced clearance rate across the city, suggesting vendors are confident in direction of the market.

National

People

Norris elected as new HIA President

Simon Norris is the newly elected National President of the Housing Industry Association.

National

People

Zero carbon focus for new Green Building Council CEO

Incoming Green Building Council of Australia CEO Davina Rooney has identified the decarbonisation of Australia's built environment as a top priority for the organisation going forward.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

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.

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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.

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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.