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May 19, 2016

Property to take front seat in lead up to the election

If there is a change of Government, it is possible investors will become virtually non-existent until a clear policy framework and timeline for changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax is confirmed.

May 18, 2016

People

hockingstuart appoints new CEO

Simon Jovanovic comes from a background in energy, telcos and financial services to lead the Victorian real estate network.

May 16, 2016

Sydney auctions approach boom peak

Sydney's auction clearance rate hit 80% on the weekend, as buyers spurred on by lower interest rates competed for a smaller number of properties.

May 13, 2016

Design

Turning to New Zealand to stand out in Melbourne

For developer Trent Skurrie of Jacmax, an exceptional collaboration was key to disrupt the Melbourne property market.

May 11, 2016

Victoria (Vic.)

Daylesford church resurrected

An historic Daylesford church has been sympathetically renovated and extended.

May 10, 2016

Get to know Peter Kennett

Peter Kennett recently celebrated his 30th year in real estate. He discusses the changes he's seen in that time, in particular in Melbourne's bayside region, where he has worked his entire career.

May 9, 2016

The Economy

Election, rate cut constrain weekend auctions

Last week's rate cut and the looming federal election meant the weekend's auction results were solid, but still down significantly from last year.

May 9, 2016

Design

Hadid's Melbourne tower closer to approval

An elegant tower proposed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Plus Architecture is one step closer to gaining approval.

May 6, 2016

The Economy

Housing affordability may be turning, says Moody's

Though housing affordability deteriorated in the year to March, it improved in the last quarter and could improve further following the recent rate cut.