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Eight COVID-19 research projects to inform housing policy response to pandemic

The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) research projects that will help governments make the best housing policy decisions during the pandemic.

National

Construction

Master Builders prepare to help rebuild Australia

In response to Prime Minister Morrison's speech at the National Press Club address, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn sees a light at the end of the tunnel.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Recent residential tenancy rates a pleasant surprise

REIT president Mandy Welling said the vacancy rate for rentals has been consistent.

National

The Economy

Optimism with key vulnerabilities in the property market

CoreLogic has released its March Quarter Property Market & Economic Review and Eliza Owen Head of Research Australia provides some insights.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Real data vs what the doomsdayers are saying

Leanne Pilkington, president, REINSW puts some facts in the way of predictions around a property market collapse.

The Economy

The Agency confirm confidence in luxury sales growing for Sydney’s property market

The Agency's latest sales show there is definite confidence in Sydney's luxury market.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Buyers out in force in a post-Coronavirus real estate market

As Coronavirus restrictions continue to ease Victorian Kay & Burton agents Grant Samuel and Julia de Campo find many potential buyers turning up to view at open houses.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Work changes & future lifestyle options

Employees who have been working from home during the pandemic may choose to do so on a permanent basis.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath’s new focus on Project Marketing Post Covid-19

Geoff Lucas CEO of McGrath welcomes Colin Griffin and Murray Wood to join McGrath Projects as they gear up for growth in the Sydney sector.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

New York inspired FV Penthouse with hotel amenities

Residents will access the exclusive Five Star FV Private Club, including skyline pool, private cinema, VIP lounges, tropical retreat and more. For sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/wa-builder-aveling-homes-accused-over-misleading-reviews/news-story/8f42519130ba8842886b67c0e730e098

WA builder Aveling Homes accused over ‘misleading’ reviews

The ACCC is taking a Perth home building company to court for allegedly setting up misleading review websites.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/scott-morrison-says-high-house-prices-are-real-not-an-investor-bubble-20170313-guwurn

Scott Morrison says high house prices are 'real', not an investor bubble

The government may allow first homeowners to access their superannuation to break into the property market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/debt-stress-in-mining-towns-vexes-investors-20170310-guvj4y.html

Debt stress in mining towns vexes investors

Mortgage pain in towns hit by a commodities downturn is beginning to be felt in parts of the financial system.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/living-alone-is-the-fastest-growing-trend-thats-outstripping-housing-supply-20170306-gus5j3

Living alone is the fastest growing trend that's outstripping housing supply

One-person households in NSW are projected to rise from 630,000 in 2011 to 1.03m by 2036; the demand for studios, one-bedroom apartments, or small houses is outstripping supply.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/incentives-for-elderly-to-downsize-homes/news-story/017713973eadd884fcef4f0865181c15

Incentives for elderly to downsize homes

The federal government is expected to lower barriers that discourage older Australians from 'downsizing'.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/smsfs-and-family-trusts-are-the-latest-way-to-get-your-kids-into-the-property-market-20170310-guv8hm

SMSFs and family trusts latest way to get kids into the property market

Investors are becoming increasingly concerned about housing affordability and those that already have mortgages are using SMSFs to buy property for their children.

The Australian Financial Review

http://thenewdaily.com.au/life/relationships/2017/03/11/living-with-your-ex/

Living with your ex: a new reality for many Australians

Living with the ex after a relationship ends is a growing phenomenon, and is caused by the high cost of housing.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/off-the-plan-apartments-prone-to-30-per-cent-price-falls-20170308-gut7h4

Off the plan apartments prone to 30% price falls

Buyers of some capital city apartments bought off the plan and sold within 18 months are losing up to 30% of their investment, according to analysis by property valuer Herron Todd White.

The Australian Financial Review