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Your home energy saving initiative paves the way for sustainable real estate - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the Morrison Government’s, new edition of the Your Home initiative that will assist Australians in improving the energy efficiency of their homes, reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs released today (28 September 2021).

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast’s solid economic fundamentals underpin positive property outlook and $4.8 billion residential pipeline

The latest Colliers International Gold Coast Snapshot, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is still on track to hit the 1 million population milestone within the next 30 years.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Tweed Heads West family entertainer for sale - REAL Specialists

For sale by Kasey Pereira and Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists, this single level home is positioned adjacent to Cobaki Nature Reserve and 10 minutes from Coolangatta.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – National sales skyrocket to highest level since 2004 & my top suburb picks for 2022

Most markets around Australia are experiencing very positive conditions, which have lifted most values to record highs. John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents looks at what he believes are the top four drivers behind this surge.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Hendra home for sale offering family elegance in coveted location - Place Ascot

The modern Queenslander for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Tony Duncombe of Place Ascot, master-built family sanctuary showcasing elegant entertaining spaces, including an enviable outdoor kitchen, in-ground swimming pool and a covered pavilion.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Renovated Gold Coast apartment for sale with stunning Broadwater views - Sotheby’s

The 'Liberty Panorama' Main Beach apartment for sale by Kim Sharpe of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, features a generous entertainer’s balcony and access to resort facilities.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Luxurious East Brisbane home for sale in ‘ultimate riverside location’ – Place Bulimba

The lavish Brisbane Riverfront home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, features a shared jetty, lift, theatre, and in-ground swimming pool overlooking the river.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Spacious Northbridge semi for sale with northerly water views - The Agency

The tri-level Northbridge home for sale by Rick Woodward and Charles Bradley of The Agency, includes a self-contained studio and outlook over Sailors Bay.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Sunshine Coast Hinterland homestead with ocean views sold by Place

The 2.63-hectare Kookaburra Homestead the largest homestead in the Sunshine Coast region, sold by Patrick McKinnon and Nick Mellish of Place Ascot.

National

The Economy

REIA calls on government to address housing supply in regional Australia

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on governments to urgently address the chronic shortage of housing stock in regional Australia.

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News Roundup

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australias-latest-property-boom-story-tasmania

Australia's latest property boom story: Tasmania

The boom in Tasmania has partly occurred because there has been an exodus of people moving to the island to escape the unaffordable property prices and growing congestion of Sydney and Melbourne.

The Straits Times

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-demolished?mbid=nl_02222018PM_Weekly&spMailingID=12980266&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1341948726&spReportId=MTM0MTk0ODcyNgS2

Seven demolished Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings

He might be one of the greatest architects of all time, but his works aren’t immune to bulldozers

Architectural Digest

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11960-crazy-mortgage-rates-to-hit-7-1-in-four-years?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin22_02_18&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Crazy’: Mortgage rates to hit 7.1% in four years

AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver says the IMF’s forecast for mortgage rates hitting 7.1 per cent is “crazy” and would lead to “significant delinquencies”.

Mortgage Business

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/asian-buyers-lucky-88m-gold-coast-mansion-grab/news-story/4d25090e5b28fab9b72c77818893e748

Asian buyer’s ‘lucky’ $8.8m Gold Coast mansion grab

“Lucky” Chinese lunar week has been credited for the sale of a Gold Coast mansion to an interstate Asian buyer for $8.8m.

The Australian

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/21/zaha-hadid-proposes-pedestrianising-infrastructure-london-uk-news/

Zaha Hadid Architects proposes pedestrianising London

Zaha Hadid Architects has proposed creating a network of pedestrian routes across London to reintroduce walking as a viable form of transport in the city.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/ray-white-lj-hookerbacked-startup-pays-for-your-house-before-its-sold-20180220-h0wdtp

Big names back Sellable, the start-up that pays for your house before it's sold

A start-up backed by Ray White and LJ Hooker pays vendors an agreed preliminary price upfront, then takes over renovations and marketing for a 25% share of any upside on the final sale price.

The Australian Financial Review

https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2018/02/16/housing-estates-fail-residents/

Life on the outer: Why housing estates fail residents

“We do housing development in this country very badly,” says Professor Michael Buxton, Professor of Environment and Planning at Melbourne’s RMIT.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/monetary-policy/rba-pushes-back-against-debt-doomsayers-20180220-h0wdc8

RBA pushes back against debt doomsayers

The RBA has expressed renewed optimism that wages growth will gradually firm and the financial risk associated with the nation's debt load is relatively modest.

The Australian Financial Review