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Politics

Moving house in restricted areas in Victoria is permitted

The Victorian State Government has confirmed people are able to move house in and out of the restricted areas.

National

People

Real Estate Institutes honour property managers

'Unsung heroes' of the pandemic to be celebrated at National Property Managers Day, says REIA president Adrian Kelly.

National

Construction

Increase in new home sales in response to HomeBuilder

An increase in new home sales by 77.6 per cent in June, is a direct result of HomeBuilder, according to Tim Reardon, HIA.

National

People

$1 billion in property sales achieved by Openn Negotiation

Tech platform Openn Negotiation has reached a major milestone of $1 billion property sales through their online auction site.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Coastal beach home with 180 degree views

This immaculate home with views from coastline to headland is for sale via Shaun Cardillo of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Full-floor Gold Coast skyhome delivers spectacular oceanfront views

Occupying the 14th floor of an exclusive residents-only building, this Coolangatta apartment overlooks world-class beaches. For sale by Wayne Bisgrove of REAL specialists.

National

The Economy

All eyes on Melbourne as auctions continue: Market Wrap

Victorian agents prepared to continue auctions and sales as the state goes back into lockdown, according to Ray White managing director Dan White.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Bank loyalty tax & lower rates inspire refinancing

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents outlines how to get a mortgage that best suits you.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Featured Property

Steven Dale of Steven Dale Real Estate supported by REAL Group

Steven brings a wealth of experience to his role with Steven Dale Real Estate, having been a company director, CEO and CFO in several businesses over the past 20 years.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Spacious riverfront apartment with resort style facilities

This luxurious ground floor apartment in 'One Macquarie' includes an 18 metre (approx.) marina berth lease and lockup accommodation for up to 6 cars. For sale by Judy Goodger of Place New Farm.

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News Roundup

https://www.domain.com.au/news/three-charts-on-australian-mortgage-stress-it-isn8217t-as-bad-as-you-might-think-20170410-gvhefb/

Three charts on Australian mortgage stress

It isn’t as bad as you might think.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/vacancy-tax-not-useful-to-the-long-term-solution-of-increasing-housing-supply-20170410-gvhsh7

Vacancy tax not useful to the long term solution of increasing housing supply

"Taxes relative to the very rich, are very small. Investors who can leave their properties vacant will continue to do so."

The Australian Financial Review

https://qz.com/953775/hsbc-survey-shows-chinese-millennials-are-twice-as-likely-to-own-their-own-homes-as-us-and-uk-millennials/

Chinese millennials are twice as likely to be homeowners as their peers in the US and UK

A whopping 70% of Chinese millennials already own their own homes.

Quartz

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-10/debt-distribution-poses-new-threat-to-housing-market/8429578?pfmredir=sm

Distribution of debt poses new trigger to the property, housing market

Extreme levels of household debt are at the highest levels in our history, and among the worst in the world.

The ABC

https://www.theguardian.com/society/shortcuts/2017/apr/10/shoes-hygiene-home-trainers-germs-house?CMP=soc_568

Should you take your shoes off at the door?

There are those who lie awake panicking because wearing outdoors shoes indoors upsets the natural order of things, and there are normal people, who don’t really care.

The Guardian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/construction-growth-slows-as-apartment-decline-pulls-sector-lower-20170408-gvgxxe

Construction growth slows as apartment decline pulls sector lower

Construction growth slowed in March as a continued retreat in apartment building weighed on the detached house sector.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/half-melbournes-offtheplan-units-selling-at-a-loss/news-story/17009966c75408fb65665ced76a1c325

Half Melbourne’s off-the-plan units ‘selling at a loss’

More than half the apartments bought off the plan in Melbourne’s CBD, Docklands and Southbank since 2011 have changed hands at a loss, while many inner-Brisbane unit buyers are also out of pocket.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/palm-beach-landmark-home-pegasus-passes-in-at-auction-20170408-gvgqa0/

Palm Beach landmark home ‘Pegasus’ passes in at auction

A rare slice of real estate on Sydney’s northern beaches struggled to rouse buyers on Sydney’s busiest auction day.

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