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First home buyers dominate Australia’s property market for the first time in a decade - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia's latest “The Housing Affordability Report (HAR)” has recorded a ten-year high for first homes buyers in the last quarter.

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The Economy

Top 20 Revealed – Australia’s best regional towns for first home buyers - ME Bank

ME has today released the top 20 regional towns in Australia for first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle boost after the COVID-19 pandemic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Private deep waterfront with onsite boat facilities – Ray White

Become a part of this privileged enclave in one of Drummoyne's most desirable addresses. For sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Perth properties selling in 22 days - the fastest rate since 2006 REIWA

reiwa.com data has revealed properties for sale are in strong demand, with properties sold in November taking a median of only 22 days to sell, which is 17 days less than November 2019, making it the fastest time properties have sold since September 2006.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

John McGrath – Canberra cruises through COVID-19 & NSW follows territory’s lead on stamp duty reform

John McGrath, founder and executive director, McGrath Estate Agents outlines how Canberra's property market has virtually cruised through COVID-19.

National

The Economy

2023 wrap-up and Happy Holidays from WILLIAMS MEDIA

While our e-Newsletters are taking a break, we will be updating our websites with any breaking news, reports and blogs. Wishing all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane’s record-breaking residence ‘One Leopard Street’ is back on the market - Place

The architecturally crafted residence features approx. 80m of uninterrupted views, with three levels of luxury living. For sale by Heath Williams and Judy Goodger of Place New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Award-winning Terrigal penthouse set to achieve record price - McGrath

Named 2008 Best Apartment in Australia, each of the La Joya apartments is designed to feel like it is the only one. For sale by Mat Steinwede of McGrath Terrigal.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Lavish Brisbane Corso riverfront sanctuary - Place

For sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is the definition of hotel luxury feel meets family home."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Derek Trebilcock: bringing a client's imagination to life

From childhood cubby houses to transforming spaces to reflect a client's needs, Derek is passionate about creating spaces that "really matter".

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https://sourceable.net/manslaughter-charges-possible-over-grenfell/

Corporate manslaughter charges could be laid over the Grenfell Tower debacle

A letter forwarded by Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the Kensington and Chelsea Council and the Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation could be prosecuted for manslaughter.

Sourceable

https://sourceable.net/australia-faces-housing-trade-skills-shortage/

Australia Faces Housing Trade Skills Shortage

A shortage of skilled tradespeople has emerged across significant parts of the residential construction industry in Australia.

Sourceable

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/advice-and-hot-topics/73843-planners-know-depressingly-little-about-a-city-s-impacts-on-our-mental-health.html?utm_source=Property%20Observer%20List&utm_campaign=48b79514b7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a523fbfccb-48b79514b7-245501829

Planners know depressingly little about a city’s impacts on our mental health

Did you know urban life might lead to poor mental health?

Property Observer

https://www.domain.com.au/news/the-downsizing-cost-traps-awaiting-australian-retirees-here-are-five-reasons-to-be-wary-20170730-gxlyva/

The downsizing cost traps awaiting Australian retirees

Five reasons to be wary.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/cba-tells-interestonly-borrowers-to-wait-six-months-for-new-funding-20170730-gxlkxw

CBA tells interest-only borrowers to wait six months for new funding

The Commonwealth Bank has told property buyers wanting to switch to an interest-only loan they will have to wait six months to a year for new funding.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/falling-home-ownership-points-to-rising-inequality-20170728-gxkw0f.html

Falling home ownership points to rising inequality

The 2016 census showed the share of home owners has slipped to 65.5%, the lowest level in more than 60 years.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/business/mining/iron-ore/liberty-house-triggers-real-estate-flurry-in-whyalla-20170730-gxlxyj

Liberty House triggers real estate flurry in Whyalla

Buyers are piling into dirt-cheap Whyalla real estate following the buyout of the Arrium business, including the Whyalla steelworks, by British steel giant Liberty House.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/townhouses-rise-to-meet-sydneys-growing-affordable-housing-challenge-20170728-gxh9h6/

Townhouses rise to meet Sydney’s growing affordable housing challenge

Apartment living is not for everyone. There is an opening gap to provide an alternative affordable property; townhouses that could provide the missing middle.

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