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Shane Shaikh and Ratio Rajput launch RE/MAX Residence in Logan Central

Logan City on Brisbane’s southside has a fresh alternative to real estate with RE/MAX Residence open for business in Logan Central. RE/MAX Australia managing director Joel Davoren echoes the RE/MAX Residence owner’s enthusiasm in bringing the RE/MAX brand to the Logan region.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Construction

Easing of restrictions for home building a welcome relief: HIA

HIA welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement that there will be an early easing of restrictions for all construction sites, including home building and renovation sites, from this Friday.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

'Cherub's Glen': circa 1880's Wollongong residence for sale – The Agency

Steeped in local history for over 140 years, this Wollongong home for sale by Jordan Andonovski of The Agency, features spacious and welcoming interiors within walking distance of the CBD.

National

People

Real estate marketing: 3 tips by Jigglar co-founder

Marketing guru and co-founder of creative real estate marketing platform Jigglar, Ray Wood, shares his best marketing tips as part of Openn’s podcast, The Better Agent Series.

New South Wales (NSW)

Two Tweed Heads family homes sold by REAL Specialists

Strong interest in Tweed Shire property continues, with these two homes sold by Kasey Pereira and Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Widespread price growth across regional WA during September quarter - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said the regional WA market recovery continued to gain momentum in the September quarter, with the strongest quarterly price growth recorded in Geraldton.

National

The Economy

REIA releases blueprint for the great Australian dream

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a historic strategic policy agenda – Getting Real: Policy priorities for Australia’s real estate agents and agencies.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Shane Beaumont joins Realmark Coastal team

High performing West Australian real estate agent Shane Beaumont has made the move to one of the nation’s leading real estate offices.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Veronika Princeton-Hall joins Amir Prestige Property Agents Gold Coast

Gold Coast prestige property specialists Amir Prestige welcomes Veronika Princeton-Hall to the sales team of their new Bundall office, set to open in two weeks.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Return of the neighbourhood

The pandemic is shining a spotlight on the importance of building connections within local communities, changing the way Australians live, play and work. That focus is unlikely to shift once COVID-19 restrictions end, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/property-councils-sally-capp-runs-for-melbourne-lord-mayor-20180301-h0wtut

Property Council's Sally Capp runs for Melbourne Lord Mayor

Sally Capp, who leads the Property Council in Victoria, threw her hat into the ring on Thursday to enter the race to become Melbourne's next Lord Mayor.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/markets/this-year-a-critical-test-for-housing-market-westpac-20180228-h0wrjk

This year a 'critical test' for housing market: Westpac

Macro-prudential restrictions, weaker foreign buyer demand, stretched affordability, and a lift in new dwelling supply have all weighed on house price growth, say Westpac economics.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/37462-bank-says-brokers-fees-would-remove-conflicts

Bank says broker fees would remove conflicts

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has told the Productivity Commission that fees for brokerage service would remove potential conflicts of interest.

The Adviser

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/high-rise-retirement-living-is-the-way-of-the-future-experts-say/

High-rise retirement living is the way of the future, experts say

Kathryn Greiner, chair of NSW inquiry into retirement villages, recommends integrating designated seniors living apartments in medium or high-rise residential developments where people of all ages live.

Commercial Real Estate

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/developers-offer-30000-incentives-and-jumbosized-apartments-to-clear-stock-20180228-h0wtm2

Developers offer $30,000 incentives and jumbo-sized apartments to clear stock

Luxury fixtures, interest on deposits, part payment of stamp duty, and cash rebates are also being offered 'free' to encourage buyers squeezed by tougher lending conditions and lower price growth expectations.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11984-advocacy-group-calls-for-lmi-to-be-abolished

Advocacy group calls for LMI to be abolished

CHOICE has urged the Productivity Commission to abolish lenders mortgage insurance, saying it does not provide value to borrowers.

Mortgage Choice

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/massive-prices-continue-to-be-paid-for-trophy-homes/news-story/2e6fc6da135d56aa73fc6909634b5390

Massive prices continue to be paid for trophy homes

The run of massive prices being paid for trophy homes has continued, with the sale of former Foxtel boss Richard Freudenstein’s Mosman mansion for between $23m and $25m.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11979-government-urges-states-to-extend-financial-literacy-program

Government urges states to extend financial literacy program

The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services is calling on the states and territories to support the expansion of ASIC’s MoneySmart program for four years to overcome the “impediment” of financial insecurity.

Mortgage Business