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Incoming Brisbane Lord Mayor outlines $550 million green bridges project

Brisbane's new Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced a $550 million proposal for five new green bridges to be built across the city.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

Savvi technology for Brisbane apartments

Apartment technology is taken to the next level in Brisbane's Savvi development.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Prime peninsula: Queenscliff beach home

This two level family home enjoys endless views across Port Philip Bay, Bass Straight, Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean and beyond. For sale by Felix Hakins and Peter Molloy of RT Edgar Bellarine Point Lonsdale.

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No joke as Real Estate Institute of Western Australia trends in Japan

Less than a week after launching the 'What about WA?' campaign, the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has gained attention from an unlikely source.

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The Economy

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.

People

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

Featured Property

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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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/negative-gearing-changes-could-lead-to-recession-mark-steinhart/news-story/fc6876b2ee0b50993eb96e443f456517

Negative gearing changes could lead to recession: Mark Steinhart

Scaling back negative gearing could destabilise the economy, says Property Council of Australia president, Stockland chief executive Mark Steinert. The only way to lift affordability “in a way that doesn’t destabilise the economy in our view is through supply”.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/uptick-in-sydney-apartment-inquiries-after-rate-cut-20160505-gon3d5

Uptick in Sydney apartment inquiries after rate cut

Property agents in Sydney say they have fielded a surge in interest for apartments since the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate on Tuesday and most banks said they would cut mortgage rates.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/how-parents-can-help-their-children-buy-their-first-house-20160505-gomrnn/

How parents can help their children buy their first house

A growing number of parents are giving their children a leg up on the property ladder as house prices continue to rise across Australia.

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http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9748-analysis-the-aftermath-of-the-2016-budget

The aftermath of the 2016 budget

The 2016 federal budget is generally good news for business owners in the mortgage and real estate industries.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/qic-buys-cattle-station-business-napco-in-deal-bigger-than-skidman--co-20160505-gomvh2

QIC buys cattle station business NAPCo in deal bigger than S.Kidman & Co

The $78 billion Queensland Investment Corporation, owned by the state government, has purchased an 80% stake in the cattle station operator North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo).

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/boral-chief-executive-mike-kane-dismisses-housing-crash-fears-20160505-gon1da

Boral chief executive Mike Kane dismisses housing crash fears

Boral chief executive Mike Kane has dismissed fears of a crash in Australia's residential housing market while warning productivity will be hit unless the industrial relations watchdog is reinstated.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/budget-2016/budget-2016-trifecta-keeps-house-prices-safe/news-story/51872a962012f7519021010ceb907439

Trifecta keeps house prices safe

Price growth across Australia’s $6 trillion housing market will be stoked by the trifecta of this week’s interest rate cut and the budget double that left the negative gearing intact and super looking less favourable.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/lj-hooker-franchise-collapse-what-happened-and-whats-next-20160504-goky6f/

LJ Hooker franchise collapse: what happened and what’s next?

Six Melbourne LJ Hooker offices suddenly collapsed in late April, with millions of dollars missing from a franchisee’s trust account.

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