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How Xceed Real Estate’s sales model gets the best from its agents

Real estate agencies don't ordinarily include a full-time sales coach and mentor, but Xceed Real Estate is no ordinary agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

New kid from New Farm joins Sotheby’s

32-year veteran of Brisbane real estate joins forces with Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Politics

Changes on November 1 to Residential Tenancies Act are cause for concern, according to REIACT

The implementation of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act by the ACT Government, will create havoc for landlords, says Institute

Queensland (Qld)

Thornlands site sold to BriStar Group for $15.675 million

South-east Queensland-based BriStar Group have paid $15,675,000 for a substantial site with development approval in the coastal suburb of Thornlands at 157-197 Woodlands Drive.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

Big night ahead for real estate industry in Tasmania

The finalists for all the categories of the Real Estate Industry Excellence Awards for Tasmania are listed here.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Footsteps from the waterfront in Five Dock

This stylish Inner West home offers low maintenance family luxury, with easy entertaining options. For sale by Simon Furnari, Norman So and Salvatore Stipo of Belle Property Strathfield.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

'Sheringham': modern heritage in the heart of Orange

Delivering spacious family living and timeless elegance, this restored home is located in the heart of Orange CBD, close to cafes and schools. For sale by Ash Brown of One Agency Orange.

The Economy

'Sharp' drop in property sentiment amid concerns for economic growth

Property industry sentiment across Australia has retreated from its post-federal election bounce to below the historical average, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council Survey for the December 2019 quarter.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Construction

Ritz Geelong information sessions to be held this month

Ritz Geelong will host two public briefings this month, focussing on Geelong’s short-term accommodation shortage and how the upcoming 4.5 star Ritz development presents an opportunity for property investors to profit from the market gap.

The Economy

Jesse and Mel's hidden advantage on The Block

Jesse and Mel’s chances of winning The Block may have increased slightly after their property was shown to hold nearly $3.68 million in tax deductions for the future buyer should they decide to rent the property out.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-starts-will-be-higher-for-longer-says-deutsche-bank-20160928-grq2el

Housing starts will be higher for longer

The boom in housing construction will continue for at least the next two years, according to Deutsche Bank.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/09/27/majority-chinese-property-investors-buying-homes-cash

Majority of Chinese property investors buying homes with cash

The CEO of Juwai, Charles Pittar, says the portal has seen an increase of around 15% of inquiries into Australia, and that 70% of their buyers are paying in cash.

SBS

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2016/09/27/tasmania-affordable-property/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160928_TND

The Apple Isle appeals to first home buyers

As Sydney and Melbourne continue to exclude first home buyers, the Apple Isle is making dreams of home ownership a reality.

The New Daily

https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-not-alone-theres-a-commonwealth-real-estate-bubble/

There’s A Commonwealth Real Estate Bubble

Real estate prices are soaring across the whole realm, relative to local currencies.

Better Dwelling

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/foreign-affairs/flood-of-dodgy-chinese-money-worries-crime-fighters/news-story/fea8139a45279570991e7c6bce9e7621

Flood of dodgy Chinese money worries crime fighters

Australian authorities are worried about the tide of money coming from southern China, including illegal funds linked to organised crime and wealthy people with secret offshore accounts.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-market-really-is-cooling-hsbc-says-20160926-gropf7

Housing market really is cooling, HSBC says

HSBC has weighed in on the house price debate, saying the measures the Reserve Bank of Australia used to determine that the property market is cooling are correct.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/apartment-sales-to-fall-further-bis-shrapnel-20160926-grohwh

Apartment sales to fall further: BIS Shrapnel

Off-the-plan apartment sales in Melbourne have been falling for at least a year and will continue to trend lower, says Angie Zigomanis, senior housing market analyst at BIS Shrapnel.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/melbourne-apartments-have-come-off-a-peak-brw-richlister-ashley-williams-20160921-grky9k

Melbourne apartments have 'come off a peak': Ashley Williams

BRW richlister Ashley Williams says Melbourne's off-the plan apartment market has peaked, with fewer investors participating amid concerns about oversupply and higher taxes on foreign buyers.

The Australian Financial Review