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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.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Sophisticated Penthouse with Melbourne city views

This stunning apartment has been finished to the highest international standard. For sale by Ross Savas and Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Expats returning home make up 30% of enquiry coming from offshore

“I think the future looks bright for the Australian property market,” Ross Savas of Kay & Burton told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Get to know Liz Jensen Director of Kay & Burton Portsea and Sorrento

"We are experiencing an unprecedented level of enquiry for the 'off-market' Winter season."

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Strong interest for modern Paddington terrace with easy parking

Sold by Walter Burfitt-Williams and Brody O’Brien of Ray White Taylor and Partners, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The last two weeks has seen some buoyancy come back to the market across all price-points.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Bernadette O'Shea pairs Dalton Catering with Champagne Collet

Luxury catered meals, such as Sous vide Lamb shoulder, chickpea & roasted garlic stuffing, potato gratin, salsa verde & lamb jus, paired with Bernadette's selections from Champagne Collet are available for pick up or delivery.

National Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

State tax reform is officially on the agenda for the 2021 State Election - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said "stamp duty is the single biggest hurdle for prospective home owners and a reform is urgently needed to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19."

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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