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Confidence in Sydney's North Shore market sees McGrath launch new offices

John McGrath is confident Sydney's North Shore property market will remain resilient this year, as his agency launches two new offices on the Lower North Shore.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Mediterranean style on Main River

This riverside sanctuary is situated on an approx. 1,237sqm block in an inner-Gold Coast location. For sale by Michael Kollosche and Josh Longhitano of Kollosche.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Hot competition among tenants to entice investors back into Perth market

Perth's rental market is surging, and the outlook is very positive for landlords.

National

The Economy

Report reveals Chinese purchases made up 31 per cent of 2018 Australian development site sales

A new report from Knight Frank has revealed that Chinese developers spent $1.3 billion on Australian residential development sites in 2018.

People

This is how to handle constructive criticism in the workplace

Resolver Recruitment's Virginia Brookes shares her best advice for handling constructive criticism in the workplace like a pro.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

KAINGA: an historic family residence in Essendon

Steeped in tradition with an array of modern luxuries, this Melbourne home blends history with family lifestyle in a sought-after neighbourhood. For sale by Joe Zucco of McDonald Upton Essendon.

National

The Economy

Banking royal commission findings: no directive to further tighten lending

The royal commission final report, handed down on Monday, did not recommend banks further tighten their lending practices, with the desired outcome on lending having already been met.

International

Construction

A towering achievement

New York City's historic Steinway Hall is the foundation for a new tower of condominiums.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Sublime Swan River residence

This three-level family home in Perth's exclusive Mosman Park enclave showcases stunning views of the River, city and hills from nearly every room. For sale by Alex Blain of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

National

The Economy

"Go-time" for house hunters as buyer's market persists into 2019

Despite the slow start to the selling season, real estate agents say the buyer's market will persist into 2019.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/expert-oversight-needed-for-real-estate-industry-213375.aspx

Expert Oversight Needed For Real Estate Industry

One of NSW’s peak real estate bodies has called for the State Government to improve how the industry is monitored and regulated by the appointment of a Commissioner for Property Services.

Your Investment Property

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/wealth/what-the-numbers-say-about-the-future-of-property-prices/news-story/5cf67b8b6c9094a06ca9e410fc9e4eb0

What the numbers say about the future of property prices

By looking into the near future’s supply and demand, we can reach reasonably confident conclusions about prices.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/election/negative-gearing-cost-falls-on-low-interest-rates-20160318-gnm2w4

Negative gearing cost falls on low interest rates

The cost to the federal budget of negatively geared rental property deductions has fallen 12.5 per cent to $10.9 billion, the lowest level in four years because of record low interest rates.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/china-startup-juwai-seeks-ipo-in-australia-as-early-as-2016-20160319-gnmgrl

China start-up Juwai seeks IPO in Australia as early as 2016

Juwai.com, China's biggest international real estate portal made in Australia, is seeking an initial public offering as early as this year.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/how-buyers-and-sellers-can-make-the-most-of-a-big-auction-super-saturday-20160312-gngaj3/

How buyers and sellers can make the most of a big auction Super Saturday

Buyers and sellers alike are preparing for the biggest auction Saturday of the year.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/apartment-projects-strike-a-flat-spot/news-story/55811e94e400d971f274e83f613b3553

Apartment projects strike a flat spot

Developers around the country are more hesitant to start new residential projects, with apartments making up the highest number of deferred and cancelled projects nationally.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/gold-coast-apartment-sales-surge/news-story/c7c063ee50ba26d13cda62f0f108a08f

Gold Coast apartment sales surge

Affordability, foreign investment and booming population growth are driving a more than 80% jump in new apartment sales on the Gold Coast.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australian-mortgage-default-to-increase-this-year-says-rating-agency-moodys-20160317-gnlcp2

Australian mortgage defaults to increase this year says ratings agency Moody's

Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service says that delinquency and defaults on Australian home loans will rise slightly this year because of a slowdown in the economy.

The Australian Financial Review