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KAINGA: an historic family residence in Essendon

Steeped in tradition with an array of modern luxuries, this Melbourne home blends history with family lifestyle in a sought-after neighbourhood. For sale by Joe Zucco of McDonald Upton Essendon.

National

The Economy

Banking royal commission findings: no directive to further tighten lending

The royal commission final report, handed down on Monday, did not recommend banks further tighten their lending practices, with the desired outcome on lending having already been met.

International

Construction

A towering achievement

New York City's historic Steinway Hall is the foundation for a new tower of condominiums.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Sublime Swan River residence

This three-level family home in Perth's exclusive Mosman Park enclave showcases stunning views of the River, city and hills from nearly every room. For sale by Alex Blain of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

National

The Economy

"Go-time" for house hunters as buyer's market persists into 2019

Despite the slow start to the selling season, real estate agents say the buyer's market will persist into 2019.

National

The Economy

"Public deserves to know negative gearing timeline" says property body

The Property Council of Australia and its chairman Ben Kingsley have called on the Labor government to clarify key elements of its negative gearing policy if the ALP wins the upcoming election.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne

Chris Wilkins is the director of Ray White Drummoyne.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Contemporary family escape by the Great Ocean Road

With a flexible floorplan and multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, this home in Anglesea, Victoria, would suit either permanent or holiday residence. For sale by Dale Whitford of Whitford.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Xceed Real Estate and Harber Real Estate combine

Two of Perth’s largest independent real estate and property management agencies, Xceed and Harber Real Estate have merged their two organisations.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Legislative reforms pose uncertainty for investors in Queensland

Queensland investors face uncertainty as potential changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act, as well as negative gearing, are still being deliberated.

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News Roundup

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9573-property-still-top-for-wealth-creation-symond

Property still top for wealth creation: Symond

Industry pioneer and Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond has pointed to new research as evidence that real estate is still the best bet for wealth creation.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/opinion/tax-breaks-and-myths-for-rent-20160316-gnkict

Tax breaks, and myths for rent

Owner-occupiers and foreign investors will drive new housing even if tax incentives for investors are taken away.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15155-mum-and-dad-investors-facing-settlement-risk

'Mum and dad' investors facing settlement risk

Century 21 Australia chairman Charles Tarbey has warned that 'mums and dads' who paid deposits on multiple off-the-plan properties could be at risk if valuations fail to match prices.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lenders-crackdown-on-the-nations-biggest-property-buyers-20160315-gnk3y6

Lenders crackdown on the nation's biggest property buyers

Nervous lenders are tightening borrowing in some of the nation's richest postcodes amid growing concerns about falling prices. The squeeze is already tight on former mining boom towns.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sleepovers-cost-sydney-woman-a-first-home-owner-grant-20160315-gnjhhs

Sleepovers cost Sydney woman a first home owner grant

A Sydney woman was ordered to pay back her first home owner grant for a house in Sydney's northern beaches because she had spent too much time at her boyfriend's house.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/sydney-is-too-expensive-for-young-people-to-take-a-risk-on-a-good-idea-20160316-gnk6lh.html

Sydney is too expensive for young people to take a risk on a good idea

When starting a business has the risk profile of a Game of Thrones character, how will we find the entrepreneurs to start up the start-ups.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-construction-to-remain-strong-despite-downturn-hia-says-20160315-gnk2rk

Housing construction to remain strong, despite downturn, HIA says

New housing construction is likely to trough at levels well above previous cyclical lows, defying the pattern of previous slowdowns, the Housing Industry Association says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lj-hooker-pours-cold-water-on-imminent-float-20160315-gnjfk6

LJ Hooker pours cold water on imminent float

Doubt has been cast over the $400m float of iconic real estate franchise business LJ Hooker with a spokeswoman saying there was "no definite timetable in place".

The Australian Financial Review