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Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Rental property demand going strong in Brisbane

Brisbane rental properties in strong demand, according to SPACE Property.

National

The Economy

What do we predict is going to grow/change in 2020? - Part II

Specialist Property Recruitment's Sharon Bennie looks to the year ahead for employment in real estate.

National

People

REIA postpones awards night in wake of Coronavirus

As the Federal Government initiates processes to combat Coronavirus, large conferences are to be banned, including the REIA 2020 Awards for Excellence

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Coastal regional markets & satellite cities perform best

New CoreLogic analysis looked at prices across Australia's regional areas over 12 months to find best performers, says John McGrath

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

House-sized Brisbane penthouse for sale stunning CBD views Ray White New Farm

Combining 4 apartments into one, this house sized residence offers incomparable space, position and privacy, with views from the Gateway to Story Bridge and Brisbane CBD For sale by Christine Rudolph Ray White New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

What a State of Emergency means for Victorian real estate

This morning a state of emergency was called by the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews but what does this mean for real estate in the state?

National

The Economy

Auction markets strong despite coronavirus concerns

CoreLogic results for the weekend showed strong clearance rates of 70.6 per cent across 2,220 homes that went up for auction.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Richard Sholl Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales

"The age of the Sydney CBD being only a playground for investors is gone."

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

‘Bochara’ c1898: Kew landmark finds new custodians

Sold by Judy Balloch, Scott Patterson and Claire Endersbee of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The luxury property market in our area continues to remain strong.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Striking and brand new family entertainer with sustainable technology

Sold by Gowan Stubbings and Ross Savas of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "Homes that are in this exclusive pocket and that are brand new are a rarity."

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/pensioners-should-rethink-leaving-assets-for-the-kids-says-fsi-member-ken-davis-20170124-gtxit8

Pensioners should rethink leaving assets for the kids

Ken Davis of the Australian Centre for Financial Studies says the government should consider including the family home in the pension asset test, and increasing the asset test to compensate.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/if-youre-serious-about-affordable-sydney-housing-premier-heres-a-must-do-list-71791

If you’re serious about affordable Sydney housing, Premier, here’s a must-do list

NSW needs an overarching housing strategy that encompasses much more than just the social end of the spectrum.

The Conversation

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/04/18/why-the-great-divide-is-growing-between-affordable-and-expensive-u-s-cities/

Why the great divide Is growing between affordable and expensive US cities

In the US, a divide is emerging between cities that are growing outward and remaining affordable and ones that are hemmed in by geography and onerous zoning codes and are becoming more and more expensive.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/dear-premier-gladys-berejiklian-here-are-11-ways-to-improve-housing-affordability-20170124-gtxmsa.html

11 ways to improve housing affordability

A letter to NSW's new premier.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://theconversation.com/airbnb-hosts-beware-its-not-just-centrelink-using-robo-debt-systems-71488

Airbnb hosts beware

It’s not just Centrelink using robot-debt systems.

The Conversation

https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/wa-property-sales-at-12-year-low-ng-b88357569z

WA property sales at 12-year low

Activity in WA’s property market has reached its lowest point in 12 years, but new-home sales are increasing.

The West Australian

https://www.stacklaw.com.au/news/commercial-property/proof-worth-challenging-governments-compulsory-property-acquisition/?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=View-Original

Proof that it’s worth challenging government’s compulsory property acquisition

The law does not allow home owners to stop the government taking their home if it is needed for a major state project, but there is plenty you can do to get the best possible deal.

Stacks Law Firm

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/prestige-property/back-in-the-prestige-game-gold-coast-property-given-a-boost/news-story/784f7c6b09836935dff0eb5bb87c21bc

Gold Coast property given a boost

The Gold Coast’s luxury home market is moving beyond the $10 million mark as wealthy buyers snap up prestige homes.

The Australian Financial Review