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Cooling housing market does little to dent property fixation, according to research

New research has found that Australians spend up to 2.5 hours a week focusing on property.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Mediterranean villa on Pittwater

The Italian coastline meets Sydney's Northern Beaches in this warm, sun-filled Palm Beach home. For sale by Laura Mears and Greg Griffin of Belle Property Avalon.

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The Economy

Brisbane bright spot in post-Easter clearance rates

Brisbane had the biggest rebound in clearance rates from the Easter weekend, according to the latest auction data from CoreLogic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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McGrath announces Lower North Shore expansion

McGrath is set to have a greater presence on Sydney's Lower North Shore, after announcing it has entered into an agreement to acquire LJ Hooker Willoughby/Artarmon.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne house prices drop by 1.4 per cent in first quarter of 2019 - REIV

Housing figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria have identified Melbourne's outer suburbs as some of the state's biggest growth areas.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Single level luxury in breezy Blairgowrie

Combining the finest living concepts with luxurious appointments, this entertainer's home in Blairgowrie, Victoria, is set on approx. 783 sqm a short stroll from both bay and ocean beaches. For sale by Rob Curtain and Danielle Vains of Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Out of commission - What the Fair Work changes mean for agents

New laws from the Fair Work Commission designed to protect agents may end up having the opposite effect, according to Real Estate Institute of Australia Deputy President Hayden Groves.

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People

Three questions to ask yourself when you are considering a counter offer

Resolver Recruitment director Virginia Brookes takes a look at what you need to think about when considering a counter offer.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

‘Zetland’: historic potential in St James Park

Timeless, generously proportioned and architecturally refined, 'Zetland' is a heritage home in prestigious Hawthorn dating from the 1870s. For sale by Sam Wilkinson and Geoff Hall of Kay & Burton Hawthorn.

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Design

Transformed: 12 wonderful warehouse conversions

History, high ceilings, and high street locations. If cookie-cutter architecture is not your thing, perhaps you’ll be inspired by a warehouse conversion. As seen on Luxury List.

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News Roundup

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15316-sydney-s-vacancy-rates-remain-steady

Sydney’s vacancy rates remain steady

Residential vacancy rates in the state capital saw no change for a third month in a row, according to REINSW.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/new-2m-witholding-tax-rules-create-get-out-loophole-for-vendors-20160523-gp1cil

New $2m witholding tax rules create 'get out' loophole for vendors

Property developers who have bought development sites using an option contract could be forced to walk away from these deals or pay more, when new withholding tax rules kick in after July 1, a leading property lawyer says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/lure-for-os-buyers-moving-home-is-such-a-drag-why-not-take-the-lot/news-story/7a3c42dce3a243a09e2ebe052b76d09e

Lure for OS buyers: moving home is such a drag, why not take the lot?

Former Societe Generale chief John Harvey's Balmoral home is on the market as a turnkey sale: everything from the furniture and the artwork on the walls to the BMW in the garage is included in the package.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/the-hottest-luxury-property-market-in-the-world-is-auckland-20160520-goxn16/

Auckland is the hottest luxury property market in the world

Move over Australia, New Zealand has the hottest luxury real estate market in the world.

Domain

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/realistic-approach-needed-in-stamp-duty-debate-216412.aspx

"Realistic" Approach Needed In Stamp Duty Debate

The debate around the future of stamp duty needs to be realistic according to the REINSW.

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/need-to-live-in-australia-buy-a-visa-20160520-gozyfe

Need to live in Australia? Buy a visa

In a bid to live in Australia, wealthy parents of international students are "buying" visas for their children.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/agriculture/property-fears-for-farmers-as-dairy-crisis-worsens-20160520-gozohs

Property fears for farmers as dairy crisis worsens

The Federal government is considering concessional loans to prevent dairy farmers from being forced to sell their properties during the revenue crisis caused by falling milk prices, according to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/house-prices-going-nuts-again-20160519-goysgd

House prices are going nuts again

The correction called by so many in late 2015 has been superseded by an elongation of one of the biggest house price cycles in history.

The Australian Financial Review