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Dynamic young leader creates major inroads for Stone Real Estate

The Central Coast’s youngest principal Abdullah Choudhari launches two leading regional offices under the Stone Real Estate banner this week.

National

The Economy

Property industry confidence continues to climb - Property Council of Australia

Property industry confidence levels are approaching record highs as the sector leads Australia’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Online auction opens on family farm property ‘Ebbaness’ - Sotheby’s

Encompassing 2 lots, the property enjoys a comfortable four-bedroom residence and several cottages. For sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Young guns & established agents paving Realmark Coastal road to success

Sean Hughes, the Managing Director of Realmark Coastal, one of Australia’s top performing real estate offices, says gone are the days when only established, older agents could dominate the industry.

National

The Economy

HomeBuilder drives surge in new home building

“The number of new houses that commenced construction in the December quarter was the second highest level on record,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Queensland (Qld)

Three properties sold in Gail Bernardin's first weekend with REAL Specialists

Since joining the agency, Gail's average VPA budget has increased almost 7-fold.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

New LJ Hooker office opens in the south-west Melbourne

LJ Hooker has further expanded its network in Melbourne with the opening of LJ Hooker Altona North.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

What’s in the water at Realmark?

In 2020, Realmark agents consolidated their position and sold on average a third more than those at competing agencies.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Get to know Andrew Stephens of REAL Specialists

With over 30 years knowledge of the Currumbin area, and 15 years sales experience, Andrew couldn’t think of any other place to live.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

First National Elites and Rookies of the year flown to Melbourne for Chairman’s circle event

The elite of First National Real Estate’s agents, investment relations managers, and ‘Rookies of the Year’ have been flown into Melbourne today by First National Real Estate to be addressed about how to break the mould and achieve even better results by former AFL elite coach, Neil Craig.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/tell-us-more-about-your-other-debts-to-get-a-loan-banks-tell-borrowers-20170920-gylmy1

Tell us more about your other debts to get a loan: banks to borrowers

Major lenders are demanding more financial information from property borrowers in response to growing regulatory concern about spiralling household debt, static incomes and the growing threat of rising interest rates.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.curbed.com/2017/9/22/16350452/constaguti-experience-rome-palazzo-holiday-rental

16th-century Roman palazzo combines frescoes and modern decor

The Costaguti Experience offers travelers a chance to stay in an expertly renovated and decorated apartment in the Palazzo Costaguti, Rome.

Curbed

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/after-first-wave-in-june-more-chinese-cities-impose-property-control-measures-20170924-gyns96

More Chinese cities impose property control measures

A number of second-tier cities in China have rolled out property speculation curbs in an effort to cool home property sales.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/interest-rate-rises-to-trigger-16trn-debt-bomb-20170920-gykyps

Rate rises to trigger $1.6trn debt bomb

Money has become so cheap over the past 40 years that when interest rates start to rise it's a fair bet it will have more of an impact than people are expecting.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/sustainable-cities-australias-building-and-planning-rules-stand-in-the-way-of-getting-there-84263

Sustainable cities? Australia’s building and planning rules stand in the way

Australia’s building and land-use policies fall short of what’s needed to make meaningful progress toward creating sustainable cities.

The Conversation

https://sourceable.net/levee-wouldnt-stop-2011-flooding-council/

Levee Wouldn’t Stop 2011 Flooding: Brisbane Council

Brisbane City Council says a called-for levee around the CBD would not have prevented the disastrous 2011 floods.

Sourceable

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/menulog-founder-leon-kamenev-wins-approval-for-harbourfront-mansion/news-story/ecf93b033418476e26b1a0acbfd01341

Menulog founder Leon Kamenev wins approval for harbourfront mansion

The powerful Sydney Central Planning Panel has approved Menulog founder Leon Kamenev’s plans for a French-style chateau fronting Sydney Harbour.

The Australian

https://sourceable.net/australias-property-industry-is-racked-with-political-favouritism/

Australia’s Property Industry Racked with Political Favouritism

A University of Queensland study by economists Cameron Murray and Paul Fritters reveals that mainly well connected parties own land that is rezoned. So called 'mum and dad investors' rarely benefit.

Sourceable