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Tenant hotspots: WA's most searched for suburbs revealed

Three regional towns made the list, according to data from industry body the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Park-like Federation estate circa 1905

This grand manor is one of the North Shore’s finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture, updated for today’s modern lifestyle. Sold by Darren Curtis of Ken Jacobs Double Bay.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Building approvals hit rock bottom in regional Queensland

The latest round of building approvals reveals a record low set for regional Queensland, according to Master Builders.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Private inner-city riverfront oasis in Brisbane

This private riverfront oasis in Dutton Park is for sale by Joseph Lordi of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty - Brisbane Ascot.

National South Australia (SA)Adelaide Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Hobart and Adelaide resist downward property price trend

While property prices fall across Australia, Adelaide and Hobart are the two cities bucking the trend according to data from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Substantial Mango Hill development site for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for a substantial 4ha* development site on the edge of North Lakes Town Centre, at 1785 Anzac Avenue and 2-26 Mango Hill Boulevard, Mango Hill through Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

National

Design

7 things Selling Houses Australia taught us about styling your home for sale

Here's what the hit TV show taught us about how to sell a house.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Busy stables reimagined into modern oasis

Transformed from a stables and weatherboard cottage, this Albert Park home is now a simple, yet sophisticated, restorative sanctuary. For sale by Simon Gowling and Greg Hocking of Greg Hocking Holdsworth.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Heavenly Hamptons home in exclusive Flinders cul-de-sac

This Hamptons style home in the exclusive 'dress circle' of Flinders is for sale by Paul Armstrong and Michael Parker of RT Edgar Flinders.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Is Mackay on the cusp of a boom?

Parts of regional Queensland are on the cusp of a real estate revival, as rising property prices and strengthening economies offer opportunities for investors and developers.

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/commonwealth-bank-joins-foreign-mortgage-crackdown/news-story/e05f9085c4233454fede8eb602d7a733

Commonwealth Bank joins foreign mortgage crackdown

Commonwealth Bank has joined peers in cracking down on mortgage lending to borrowers heavily reliant on income from offshore.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/saul-eslake-labor-negative-gearing-policy-could-create-bubble/news-story/33079d91d4a6c09d5e5be23226ee5bf5

Labor negative gearing policy ‘could create bubble’: Saul Eslake

Labor’s negative gearing policy could create a property bubble with investors rushing into the market before the new laws took hold, economist Saul Eslake has warned.

The Australian

https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy/2016/04/16/new-rules-foreign-investors/14607288003137

New rules for foreign investors

As foreign investment increases, especially from China, new protocols are being weighed to find a balance between Australia’s national security and economic growth.

The Saturday Paper

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/developers-warn-rba-over-apartment-scaremongering-20160418-go8wky

Developers warn RBA over apartment scaremongering

Developers have warned the Reserve Bank that the more it talks up fears of an oversupply of apartments, the more banks will withdraw their lending, leading to a possible self-fulfilling fear of 'apartment collapse'.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/are-older-apartments-a-bad-investment-20160414-go6gw9

Are older apartments a bad investment?

The best strategy for owners of older-style apartments is to ensure the property meets the expectations of contemporary tenants, and refurbish if necessary.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/personal-loans-credit-card-limits-severely-impacting-borrowing-capacity-214700.aspx

Personal Loans, Credit Card Limits Severely Impacting Borrowing Capacity

The desire for a new car or lavish holiday is seriously jeopardising the ability of many Australians to break into the property market.

Your Property Investment

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/2016/04/13/election-referendum-bubble-economy/

This election is a referendum on the economy

Labor was doing so well with proposals designed to gently deflate the housing bubble. But then it took things a step too far.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/big-projects-at-record-levels-in-sydney-planners-reveal/news-story/3b690e245c7641184b6026cda717297d

Big projects at record levels in Sydney, planners reveal

Joint Regional Planning Panels, which determine $20 million-plus property projects, have approved $10 billion in development applications so far this financial year, up 70% on total 2013-14 approvals.

The Australian Financial Review