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"Heaven on earth" in the Currumbin Valley hinterland

Get away from the rat race in this stunning hinterland retreat nestled in the Currumbin Valley. For sale by Mishy Canning of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

National

The Economy

Sellers expected to wait until late February to begin auctioning properties

Australia's auction market has gotten off to a slow start this year.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Renewed calls for stamp duty reform in the wake of REINSW figures

A report commissioned by the Real Estate Institute of NSW has revealed the top 50 suburbs where the most stamp duty is paid, prompting CEO Tim McKibbin to speak out against the the way the tax is calculated.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Collingwood

People

Get to know Scott McElroy

In his more than 25 years with hockingstuart, Scott McElroy has been deeply involved in the early days of Melbourne's push into large residential projects, and the adaptation of large industrial buildings for residential use.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Hamptons inspired excellence in Robina

Live the Hamptons lifestyle in this dreamy Robina abode. For sale by Renee Morgan of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty.

National

The Economy

"No good news" in latest housing finance figures

The number of home loan approvals fell by 0.9 per cent in November, and economists warn the weakness in the housing market is likely to be felt for some time.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth market showing signs of life

With the median house price lifting, REIWA President Damian Collins is optimistic about Perth's property market.

National

The Economy

5 homes to buy if you won last night's Powerball jackpot

Won the Powerball jackpot last night? Here are some of the most amazing homes from around the country to spend your winnings on.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

The Palms: Hinterland oasis on the Sunshine Coast

Just 15 minutes from Noosa, The Palms is a contemporary oasis nestled in the hinterland. For sale by David Conolly and Sam Walker of Century 21 Noosa Heads.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Queensland poised for strong capital growth

The Sunshine State is set to enjoy a year of consistent home value rises, as the market continues defying national trends of falling house prices.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/executive-management-shakeup-renews-lend-lease/news-story/c0026710cd8ac973fdef67fe40c2abd9?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20TheAustralianProperty%20%28The%20Australian%20%7C%20Property%29

Lend Lease has appointed Kylie Rampa to head its local property business

The diversified developer yesterday revealed several executive changes as the group focuses on large-scale urban renewal projects throughout Australia and key global locations.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/investors-feel-pinch-as-rents-start-to-contract/news-story/e00f347dcc4798ec5e17ac12b92513bf

Investors feel pinch as rents start to contract

Rents across Australia’s capital cities could begin to fall in the coming months after posting sluggish increases in the past year, CoreLogic RP Data has warned.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/bureaucracy-hands-sacked-auburn-councillor-ronney-oueik-30m/news-story/9a1ded608c4819d5a9969a8891ac6511

Bureaucracy hands sacked Auburn councillor Ronney Oueik $30m

Sacked Auburn councillor and NSW Liberal government candidate Ronney Oueik has walked away with a $30m property windfall and the public inquiry into the scandal-plagued Sydney council is powerless to stop it.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/apartment-buildings-with-no-car-parks-to-accelerate-says-global-expert-20160308-gndea2

Apartment buildings with no car parks to accelerate says global expert

John Campbell, the man who steered Toronto's $35 billion waterfront precinct overhaul for 13 years, says authorities around the world will need to factor in the diminishing need for car parks in multi-storey developments as the digital economy and a shift away from vehicle ownership takes hold.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.apimagazine.com.au/2016/03/nsw-strata-changes/

Strata managers – new options for NSW owners

NSW’s new strata laws will make significant changes to the appointment and role of strata managing agents, and although the commencement date of 1 July 2016 is likely to be postponed, investment property owners need to be getting ready for the changes.

Australian Property Investor

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/alexandria-site-nets-30m-after-owners-amalgamate-properties-20160308-gndj09

Alexandria site nets $30m after owners amalgamate properties

Seven owners have sold their office warehouses in Alexandria in Sydney's south in one amalgamated 5590-square-metre site for $30 million.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wall-street-journal/chinese-developers-plan-to-build-cities-abroad-from-scratch/news-story/a481b2248a9f8604102d6d04d7ae4730

Chinese developers plan to build cities abroad from scratch

Chinese property developers have become a familiar sight at construction sites in the world’s wealthiest and also least developed cities, from New York to Nairobi in Kenya.

The Australian

https://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2016/march/1456750800/richard-cooke/boomer-supremacy

The Boomer Supremacy

For many young and those approaching middle age, Sydney's lockout laws are the final manifestation of a growing cultural lockout. They have been locked out of the housing market, affordable education, the welfare system and secure employment. They have seen their political power and wealth shrivel. Now even recreation is being curtailed.

The Monthly