The Real Estate Conversation

Auction clearance rates continue to climb in major markets over June quarter

Auction clearance rates have trended higher across the June quarter, according to CoreLogic.

Brisbane expected to record biggest rise in house prices, says report

New research from BIS Oxford Economics has indicated that while there are positives emerging for Australia's residential market, they are a way off being felt.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Villawood Properties announce new CEO

Former Delphin Development Director Alan Miller has been appointed as the new CEO of Villawood Properties.

Featured Property

Sprawling Main River residence with two self-contained apartments

Smart home entertainment automation, master craftsmanship, cutting edge style and a family friendly floorplan with dual living options complete this magnificent waterfront residence. For sale by Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Distinctive Noosa Waters property with 26m water frontage

Each turn within this striking home reveals complex architectural features. Under contract by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

Design

Fabulous fireplaces

Traditionally the heart of a home, these fireplaces add a special touch to modern living spaces, in textures of stone, metal and wood. As seen on Luxury List.

National Queensland (Qld)

Housing finance figures show cautious optimism, Mortgage Choice

The May 2019 Lending to Households and Business figures show the number of loans for housing, excluding refinancing, continues to decline at a slower rate, despite first home buyer demand spiking.

Construction

Private syndicate buys Collingwood Park site for $11.08 million

The Collingwood Park development site was sold for $11.08 million by Ray White Special Projects Queensland Executive Directors Tony Williams and Mark Creevey.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Cannon joins McGrath Bulimba

McGrath Estate Agents has welcomed Ben Cannon to the McGrath Bulimba team.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/developer-offers-free-holidays-to-apartment-buyers-20160720-gq9iaw

RWSP on a recruitment drive

Queensland's Ray White Surfers Paradise Group (RWSP) is looking to expand further afield, following improving market conditions and business growth.

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News Roundup

Developer offers free holidays to apartment buyers

Trips to Europe and luxury Asian resorts are on offer to off-the-plan buyers of Melbourne apartments as supply rises and demand falls.

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/yes-property-is-a-boys-club-and-its-leaders-aim-to-change-20160719-gq8pd4

Yes, property is a boys club and its leaders aim to change

Carol Schwartz, convenor of Property Male Champions of Change, says the 'courageous' work has set a benchmark.

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/10060-non-banks-announce-merger?utm_source=MB&utm_campaign=MBNewsflash19_07_2016&utm_medium=email

Non-banks announce merger

Homeloans will merge with RESIMAC to form one of Australia’s largest non-bank lenders.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/brand/chanticleer/australias-female-architects-have-a-plan-for-building-gender-diversity-20160720-gqa2uh

Australia's female architects have a plan for building gender diversity

If the male champions of change in the property industry are serious about busting up the industry's "boys' club" mentality they should follow the lead of women in Australian architecture.

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/more-lenders-hit-the-brakes-on-housing-20160719-gq9erq

More lenders hit the brakes on housing

Credit Union Australia will no longer lend money for apartments less than 40sqm and for buildings with more than 50 units.