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Historic homestead restored for a grand lifestyle

The 24-room homestead built for pastoralist Robert Chirnside in 1873 is for sale by Dale Whitford and Tony Young of Whitford.

National

Politics

Budget may encourage downsizing with superannuation breaks

The government is considering offering exemptions to new superannuation limits for retirees who downsize from their family home, according to reports.

National

The Economy

Young Aussies fear being locked out of property market forever

Ben Peters lives with his parents, and has been saving to buy his own home for more than ten years. Despite a few misses at auction, his home ownership dream remains intact.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Tasmania market hits 13-year high: REIT

In the first three months of 2017, the Tasmanian real estate market recorded its highest number of sales since 2004, according to new data from the REIT.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

The boot factory warehouse conversion featured in Vogue

Renowned architect, Ivan Rajivec, has converted the former Lara Boot Factory into a brilliant inner-city home. For sale by Charles Atkins and Luke Dinakis of Jellis Craig Fitzroy.

National

Politics

Labor's plans to weaken demand wrong approach to affordability woes, HIA

Weaker demand from foreign investors and SMSFs could mean fewer residential development projects in already soft markets, such as Perth, further weighing on stagnating economies, says Graham Wolfe, managing director of the Housing Industry Association.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Slate links Charles House to Kew's historic homes

A contemporary, slate-covered home for a family of five in the inner-city suburb of Kew has been sensitively designed by Austin Maynard Architects with contributions by some of Melbourne's finest craftsmen.

National

Buyers, sellers back auctions despite holiday weekend

The combined capital city auction clearance rate was 72.1 per cent on the weekend, according to CoreLogic.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Artist's luxury stone house with bush setting

A local artist's home, with resident kangaroos, birds and a range of native wildlife, is for sale by Chris Chapman and Mandy Berenyi of Fletchers Eltham.

The Economy

Top 5 suburbs in Australia for price growth

Where is property price growth strongest around the country? Geraldton, Mermaid Beach, Kew, Karrinyup, and Burleigh Heads, according to Real Estate Investar.

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News Roundup

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/realestate/sold-at-last-millionaire-developer-roy-medich-sells-denham-court-mansion-for-over-3-million-after-being-listed-for-nearly-six-years/story-fnhytr0m-1227190750772

Millionaire's home finally sells after 6 years

Millionaire property developer Roy Medich has finally sold his Denham Court mansion in Sydney's south west after being listed for nearly six years. The property, located at 30 Cubitt Drive, sold for an unconfirmed figure rumoured to be over $3 million.

Herald Sun

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/150119/news-analysis-singapore-residential-property-market-remain-w

Moves to cool property market in Singapore successful

The residential property market in Singapore is expected to remain weak this year due to continued government cooling measures, say analysts. Demand continued to be adversely affected by the tighter credit markets and higher transaction costs as a result of ongoing government curbs, and transaction volumes in 2014 were half of 2013's level. Singapore's high-end residential market experienced the greatest price declines in 2014.

Global Post