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Sky-high views: Flinders Loft Penthouse

Positioned at the ‘Paris’ end of the city, this spacious Adelaide apartment is perfect for entertaining. For sale by Grant Giordano and Ross Smith of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

Politics

Industry welcomes appointment of dedicated Housing Minister Michael Sukkar

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's announcement of Michael Sukkar as Housing Minister has been met with a positive response from industry bodies.

The Economy

Auction volumes double in cities following election

The absence of any political uncertainty has been reflected in the auction results for the week ending May 26, with more than 2000 auctions held across the capital cities.

National

People

Gerringong home takes out top gong

Bellevarde Constructions from New South Wales has taken out Australian Home of the Year at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards on Saturday.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

French provincial living in Mt Waverley

This grand scale residence reveals majestic spaces for family and guests, including theatre room with fully equipped bar and outdoor entertaining paradise. For sale by Ellie Gong and Jared Wei of Jellis Craig Mount Waverley.

National

People

Fair Work decision brings part-time commission only employment to an end

The Fair Work Commission has ruled against the continuation of part-time commission only employment in real estate.

People

Reasons to choose a recruitment agency

Melissa Karatjas of Real Estate Career Developers examines the value of recruitment agencies.

National

Design

Luxury home theatres

Seating for up to 20 guests, with electric seats, acoustic sound systems, bars, kitchenettes, concert stages and more, here are our top theatre homes on Luxury List.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Electric Dreams - Get To Know Damian Cavanagh, founder of Electronic Living

Located in Brisbane's north, Electronic Living, founded by Damian Cavanagh has grown to become Australia's most awarded smart home company.

The Economy

Consumer confidence back on the agenda

All eyes will be on the state's auction results this weekend to see what post-election confidence has returned to the market.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sp-says-no-sharp-house-price-correction-while-reits-enjoy-more-investment-20160614-gpigu1

S&P says no sharp house price correction

S&P has given a positive but cautious outlook for Australian real estate investment trusts and house prices.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/chinese-buyers-are-still-keen-on-australian-property/news-story/01993734cddf402e715d3fc4449ad2d0

Chinese buyers still keen on Australian property

A typical Chinese ad for Australian property urges: “Build your dream in the southern hemisphere, enjoy a life of tranquillity in Australia.”

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-state-budget-2016-108m-for-new-buses-and-routes-20160614-gpj1kf.html

NSW budget to include $108m for new buses

A new fleet of double-decker buses and new public transport routes have been announced by the NSW government.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.realestate.com.au/blog/8-fun-facts-queen-elizabeth-property-empire/?rsf=or%3Atwitter

Eight fun facts about the Queen’s property empire

As the Queen celebrates her birthday, a look at her record as a property investor.

Realestate.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/sydney-house-prices-falling-back-over-the-month-corelogic-says-20160613-gphocd

Sydney house prices falling back over the month, CoreLogic says

Sydney house prices have given up some of their recent strong gains, with prices ticking lower over both the past week and month, figures from CoreLogic RP Data show.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-state-budget-2016-280m-for-families-at-risk-of-homelessness-20160610-gpgrlj.html

NSW state budget 2016: $280m for families at risk of homelessness

The Baird government will commit $280 million over four years to the biggest shake-up of the public housing system in 40 years.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/upping-the-ante-queensland-adds-taxes-for-foreign-buyers-in-slowing-market-20160609-gpfzvn

Upping the ante: Queensland adds taxes for foreign buyers in slowing market

Queensland property developers are in shock from the state government's announcement to impose a 3% surcharge on foreigners' home purchases.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/negative-gearing-and-house-prices-issues-in-key-marginal-electorates-20160602-gp9ozq

Negative gearing and house prices issues in key marginal electorates

Property prices pose a tough rhetorical challenge for Liberal and Labor politicians: do most voters really want prices to go up a lot?