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Sales activity falls in NSW and WA regions, says report

New research from CoreLogic shows Australia's regional centres are taking their lead from capital cities when it comes to sales activity.

Construction

Construction starts on Brisbane's newest riverwalk

Construction has begun on the "missing link" between New Farm and South Bank in Brisbane.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Cottage conversion with industrial elements

Positioned in a central and secluded location, this elegant, newly renovated home showcases light-filled and low maintenance living. For sale by Josh Brown of Ray White New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Paddington provides new co-living setting

Australian co-living operator UKO has expanded its Sydney base within the last month through a new site in Paddington.

Design

Housing affordability improves while rental affordability declines: report

A new report has revealed that NSW has experienced the largest improvement in housing affordability for the March quarter.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Richard Shalhoub returns to McGrath as company grows Sydney CBD footprint

McGrath has announced the acquisition of Sotheby's Sydney CBD in a settlement expected to be worth 1.6 million.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Featured Property

State of the art European style

This as new smart home enjoys sophisticated entertaining options, spacious accommodation, and premium features such as a fully appointed Gold Class home theatre. For sale by Stefan Whiting and Gary Yue of Buxton Brighton.

The Economy

RBA delivers

The RBA has broken its 30-month stalemate with a cut to the national cash rate in a move expected to provide further assistance to home buyers.

National

Construction

ArchiStar.ai survey offers property developer industry snapshot

Property intelligence platform ArchiStar.ai has identified the top three challenges for the property development industry based on market survey conducted last week.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Clarification needed on new bill - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has called on the state government to provide more detail on Sale of Land Amendment Bill passed in parliament last week.

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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.