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Middle Harbour Alex Popov-designed home with tennis court, pool, and jetty

With a cantilevered pool, private jetty, tennis court, and perfect Middle Harbour views, this five-bedroom home is anchored in its Sydney harbour setting. For sale by Michael Coombs and John Melville of McGrath Lower North Shore Neutral Bay.

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The Economy

Are Australians too relaxed about their mortgages?

Australian homeowners might be too lazy to make sure they have the best home loan, and some might not even know what type of mortgage they have, according to two new studies released this week.

People

Romilly Madew wins global prize for green buildings

Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, has been awarded the prestigious World Green Building Council Chairman’s Award for her global efforts to promote sustainable buildings.

Western Australia (WA)

People

2017 REIWA Awards for Excellence celebrates the industry's finest

The REIWA's 2017 Awards for Excellence were held this year at Crown Perth and were attended by more than 400 agents and agency staff.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Historical early Queenslander on elevated Latrobe terrace, Paddington, Brisbane

Built in 1886, this magnificent Queenslander in an elevated position on prestigious Latrobe Terrace is one of Paddington's original homes. For sale by Alex Jordan, McGrath Paddington.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Design

"Majestic" Semaphore water-tower home with 360-degree views for sale

Not only is Adelaide's Semaphore water tower steeped in history and a much-loved local icon, the building contains vast amounts of accommodation, large grounds, and offers the opportunity for an idyllic seaside lifestyle.

National

Design

Approvals for semi-detached housing at 20-year highs

In the year to August, over 15 per cent of new homes approved were semi-detached homes – the highest proportion in 20 years, according to Craig James, chief economist CommSec.

Design

Guide for Sydney Opera House conservation unveiled

The fourth edition of the Conservation Management Plan for The Sydney Opera House was unveiled last night, providing detailed guidance for future work on Sydney's most iconic building.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Nine-hundred-and-fifty square metres of Queensland resort lifestyle on Tristania Road, Chapel Hill

This spacious Brisbane home, set amidst manicured grounds, is architecturally designed and flawlessly built to provide 950sqm of luxury living. For sale by Alex Jordan and Reuben Packer-Hill of McGrath Paddington.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Hobart property market has "changed forever": Jim Playsted, Knight Frank

Hobart property prices were the fastest growing in the country in the year to 30 September, rising 14.3 per cent, according to CoreLogic.

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News Roundup

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/27919567/land-tax-hike-for-property-investors/

WA land tax hike for property investors

Commercial and residential property investors will be slugged with an extra $826 million over the next four years after State Treasurer Mike Nahan made land tax increases the centrepiece of the State Government’s revenue raising efforts in this year’s State Budget.

The West Australian

http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/higher-tax-relief-for-landlords-in-rental-market-shakeup-31218010.html

Higher tax relief for Irish landlords in rental market shake-up

Significant tax reliefs for landlords and longer leases for tenants are part of a radical new Irish government policy document to give the rental market its biggest overhaul in a generation.

Irish Independent

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/business/342089/new-restrictions-property-investors

New restrictions on NZ property investors

New restrictions aimed at Auckland residential property investors are not likely to lead to big rent increases, the Reserve Bank says. Some landlords have condemned 30% rental property loan-to-value ratio (LVR) rules, saying tenants will suffer, rents will rise and Auckland rental properties will become more scarce.

Otago Daily Times

http://www.brokernews.com.au/news/breaking-news/federal-budget-big-win-for-mortgage-industry-200257.aspx

Federal Budget big win for mortgage industry

The 2015 Federal Budget is a win for the mortgage and finance industry.

Broker News Australia

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3079117/Without-China-Australia-views-one-property-developer-Australian-market-says-Chinese-investors-buying-luxury-housing-expensive-cars.html

Chinese property developer says Australia's economy depends on Chinese

A Chinese property developer has claimed Australia would not survive without Chinese migrants. During an interview with Hong Kong television station TVB on May 10, Chen Guo Jing, a commercial and residential property developer based in Melbourne, spoke out in a report titled 'Mainland Invasion' about the growing amount of Chinese investment in Australia.

Daily Mail

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/nz-acts-to-halt-auckland-property-price-boom/story-fn9656lz-1227353597884

NZ acts to halt Auckland property price boom

New Zealand’s central bank has announced measures to cool Auckland’s red-hot property market, saying a potential real-estate bubble poses a significant risk to the economy.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/federal-budget-ignores-housing-affordability/story-e6frfmci-1227353407204

Federal Budget ignores housing affordability

Housing affordability is one of the biggest issues facing everyday Aussies, but it didn’t rate a mention in Joe Hockey’s second Budget.

news.com.au

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-giant-blackstone-group-pushes-into-australia/story-fn9656lz-1227353975874

Blackstone pushes into Australia

The world’s biggest property investor Blackstone Group is making its first push into the Australian real estate debt market after buying $750 million of Australian loans as part of its $US26.5bn deal to buy General Electric’s global real estate assets.

The Australian