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Victorian terrace on the gardens: 'Grace Darling'

A stunning contemporary expansion has transformed this South Terrace home for an excellent inner-city lifestyle. For sale by Antony Woodley and Antony Harbor of Collins Simms Fitzroy North.

International

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Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth make Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index

Australia has received strong representation in the Knight Frank Global Cities Index for Q1 2019, with four capital cities included on the list.

The Economy

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme would be 'short-term gain for long-term pain' - Starr Partners CEO

Not everyone is happy with the Coalition's First Home Loan Deposit scheme, with Starr Partners CEO Douglas Driscoll describing the policy as a "bandaid solution".

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Construction

Credit squeezing industry activity - HIA

HIA has forecast a further downturn in building activity as part of its quarterly economic and industry outlook report, released on Wednesday.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

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Halcyon House: Heart, soul and ocean views with 3 titles

Escape to the Adelaide Hills home with this spacious property, featuring secret doorways and hidden follies. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams.

National

The Economy

SQM research shows rental vacancy jump

Research released by SQM has indicated a rise in the national residential rental vacancy rate across April.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Nelson Alexander auctions set to support community foundations

Melbourne agency Nelson Alexander is preparing to give back to the community this month through its annual Foundation Day.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

McGrath continues Victorian growth strategy with North East office

McGrath Estate Agents has opened of a new office in Greensborough in Melbourne’s North-East, 19 km from the city’s CBD.

Victoria (Vic.)

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‘Allure’: modern masterpiece with views to the You Yangs

Multiple alfresco and entertaining areas feature within this near new home in Mornington, Victoria. For sale by Dean Phillips and Alexandra Otte of McEwing Partners Mornington.

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Politics

Labor claim about tax loopholes for big end of town is 'insulting' - PICA

The Property Investment Council of Australia has released new data to show investors are "paying their way" when it comes to property tax.

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http://www.domain.com.au/news/plans-revealed-for-a-small-village-of-tiny-houses-20160602-gp93bb/

Plans revealed for village of tiny houses

The tiny house movement is getting big now, with plans revealed to build an entire village of small-scale houses.

Domain

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9854-more-lending-curbs-on-the-horizon-as-prices-bounce-back

More lending curbs on the horizon as prices bounce back

Fears are mounting that the prudential regulator may have to do more to slow home lending growth following a surprise bounce in Sydney and Melbourne property prices.

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/federal-election-2016/federal-election-2016-oecd-warns-of-housing-bust-and-commodity-price-plunge/news-story/3b7488d634828d219f0d23a3439d67f3

OECD warns of housing bust and commodity price plunge

Australia’s economy is vulnerable to a commodity price plunge and housing bust, the OECD has warned.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/house-price-growth-accelerates-again-corelogic-20160531-gp8k6u

House price dilemma for RBA

The RBA has been presented with a new dilemma over interest rate policy amid the latest mixed economic growth figures and a sudden house price surge.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/federal-election-2016/federal-election-2016-cfmeu-labourers-on-150k-a-year/news-story/008876b1e4d6474c0641d23e5ec3a910

CFMEU labourers on $150,000 a year

Workers on the nation’s building sites are being paid 'reckless' wages under union agreements, with labourers earning vastly more than teachers, police officers and nurses.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/property-initiatives-social-enterprise-builds-rent-roll-for-womens-housing-20160601-gp96ro

Property Initiatives social enterprise builds rent roll for women's housing

Property Initiatives, a real estate agency that ploughs any profit into a charity developing accommodation for vulnerable women, is counting on partnerships with developers to give it scale.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/we-asked-young-australians-their-thoughts-on-the-property-market-ahead-of-the-federal-election-20160601-gp386a/

Young Australians speak about the property market ahead of the federal election

With housing affordability and potential changes to tax concessions proving key battlegrounds for the federal election campaign, Domain asked first-time voters which boxes they’ll be more likely to number on 2 July.

Domain

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/first-home-buyers-languish-at-recordlow-levels-216851.aspx

First Home Buyers Languish At 'Record-Low Levels'

First home buyers continue to “languish at near record-low levels” as wages grow at their slowest pace in almost 20 years.

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