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National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Expats returning home make up 30% of enquiry coming from offshore

“I think the future looks bright for the Australian property market,” Ross Savas of Kay & Burton told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Get to know Liz Jensen Director of Kay & Burton Portsea and Sorrento

"We are experiencing an unprecedented level of enquiry for the 'off-market' Winter season."

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Strong interest for modern Paddington terrace with easy parking

Sold by Walter Burfitt-Williams and Brody O’Brien of Ray White Taylor and Partners, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The last two weeks has seen some buoyancy come back to the market across all price-points.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Bernadette O'Shea pairs Dalton Catering with Champagne Collet

Luxury catered meals, such as Sous vide Lamb shoulder, chickpea & roasted garlic stuffing, potato gratin, salsa verde & lamb jus, paired with Bernadette's selections from Champagne Collet are available for pick up or delivery.

National Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

State tax reform is officially on the agenda for the 2021 State Election - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said "stamp duty is the single biggest hurdle for prospective home owners and a reform is urgently needed to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19."

National

The Economy

A Clients Market, or is it?

Iconic Recruit's director, Jessica Mayes outlines what an employer needs to look for when hiring through a pandemic.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Landlords sentenced without committing a crime: REINSW

REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin doesn't mince words when he goes in to bat for the NSW landlord.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Couple buy house online while camping in the outback

A Broome property has sold entirely online on Openn Negotiation, to buyers who were 934kms away camping at Karijini National Park.

National

The Economy

Forecasting a drop in housing pricing a wasted exercise: REIA

The REIA said doomsday housing price forecasts is highly questionable when you look at history.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Prestigious real estate team joins The Agency’s growing Wollongong operation

The Agency welcomes Sean O'Connor, Jake O'Connor, Jennifer McCormack and Tony Johnson into the fold in the Illawarra region.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/bernard-salt-demographer/australia-sells-off-the-farm-so-others-can-feed-the-world/news-story/4b541037b3474b33fb4750b5099cfffa

Australia sells off farm to feed the world

Surely the greatest issue in the 21st century will be food and food production.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-house-prices-to-fall-5-per-cent-over-next-two-years-according-to-bis-oxford-economics-20170309-guu6dq/

Sydney house prices ‘to fall 5% over next two years’: BIS Oxford Economics

Sydney’s house prices are expected to decline from mid-2017, with even higher declines likely in national apartment markets, a housing research company has predicted.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/treasury-proposes-making-it-easier-and-cheaper-for-foreign-buyers-20170309-guud8y

Treasury proposes making it easier and cheaper for foreign buyers

A new federal Treasury consultation paper proposes making it easier and cheaper for foreign investors to purchase new homes in Australia and invest in areas such as retirement living, aged-care, and student accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/coalition-talks-up-housing-affordability-package-in-may-budget/news-story/6d89d6461ba2dfa9bba3d3a57b579110

Coalition talks up housing affordability package in May budget

The government has raised expectations that a housing affordability package will be delivered in the May budget.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/international-womens-day-2017-the-change-female-property-leaders-want-to-see-in-the-industry-20170307-guoyio/

The change female property leaders want to see in the industry

With this year's IWD dedicated to creating a more gender inclusive world, with the theme “be bold for change”, Domain asked five female leaders from the property sector how to get more women to the top.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/gold-clients-only-for-overseas-property-loans-says-citi-20170307-gut0ss

'Gold' clients only for overseas property loans, says Citi

Citigroup will limit mortgages for overseas buyers amid concerns about its capacity to handle the increase in applications after the withdrawal of most other Australian banks.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/long-rents-open-door-to-housing-affordability-holy-grail-20170306-gurefj?et_cid=29069057&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/long-rents-open-door-to-housing-affordability-holy-grail-20170306-gurefj&Email_name=MW5-03-08&Day_Sent=08032017

Long leases open door to housing affordability 'holy grail'

Changes to rental law to enable residential leases of 10 years or more, which are being introduced in Victoria and NSW, could open the door for a wave of institutional investment into housing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/cba-chief-ian-narev-warns-against-just-tinkering-with-home-affordability/news-story/8095a3ee44e77679ab82c3df1d8707fb

CBA chief warns against ‘tinkering’ with home affordability

Ian Narev says CBA doesn't support "individual debates about one or other of these policies in the absence of a broad view as to the different drivers of housing affordability."

The Australian