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Rising interest rates slash the loans Aussies are taking out to build their dream homes

With interest rates set to continue rising over the remainder of 2022, the impact of banks passing on rate rises can be seen in the types of loans Aussies are accessing.

National

The Economy

REIA Launches campaign to axe Stamp Duty

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has today launched a new national and multi-year campaign with a clear objective: the phase out of stamp duty.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

REIQ calls for repeal of illogical land tax regime

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the Treasurer slipped the Bill through parliament with haste and scant detail, and without proper legal and taxation advice from suitability qualified stakeholders.

National

People

Turning A 5-Year Dream into Reality: Clare Estate Agents Launches With UrbanX

After 5 years thinking about breaking free from the traditional agency model, Clare launched with Urbanx in under 3 months.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Two benefits of using a mortgage broker that you don’t know about

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, more homeowners are reviewing their loans to make sure they’re getting the best deal.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Grand Victorian Toorak estate for sale on 1452sqm - RT Edgar

'Woodside' 19 Woodside Crescent Toorak for sale by Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar offers a grand, private Victorian estate with two street frontage.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Sculptural Sunshine Coast Pelican Waters waterfront for sale - Henzells Agency

8 Delisser Place Pelican Waters for sale by Iain Simms of Henzells Agency is "the perfect waterfront entertainer".

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Warrawee estate Roseburn for sale on 3,714sqm - Di Baker Prestige Properties

23 Pibrac Avenue Warrawee for sale by Di Baker of Di Baker Prestige Properties is a grand scale family estate of resort style luxury designed by architect Howard Joseland.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

1895 Martinsville Schoolhouse acreage for sale - Belle Property

495 Martinsville Road Martinsville for sale by Cathy Baker and Ashleigh Dodt of Belle Property offers timeless Australian style on approximately 1.2 acres.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

150 Clarendon apartment for sale opposite Fitzroy Gardens - Kay & Burton

507/150 Clarendon Street East Melbourne for sale by Monique Depierre, Tom Staughton, and Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton enjoys green vistas and views taking in the MCG to Federation Square, and St Kilda Road.

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https://gapurabali.com/property/seminyak-badung/invest-leasehold-villa-complex-sale-seminyak

Invest in this leasehold villa complex for sale in Seminyak

Julien Hug from Exotiq Property Bali is marketing this fantastic 6-bedroom leasehold villa complex for sale in Seminyak.

Gapura Bali

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/09/24/australias-highest-wine-prize-awarded-howard-park-chief-winemaker-janice-mcdonald

Australia's highest wine prize awarded to Howard Park Chief Winemaker, Janice McDonald

Overseeing vineyards in the Margaret River and the Great Southern wine regions, “astounding winemaker” Janice is the first West Australian to win the award since 2012.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/09/24/dr-jerry-schwartz-donates-first-night-profits-aussie-farmers/1537746736

Dr Jerry Schwartz donates first night profits to Aussie Farmers

Dr Jerry Schwartz has pledged to support Australia’s embattled farmers by donating the profits from his first night as owner of the new Four Points by Sheraton at Sydney’s Central Park.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/09/21/danang-condotels-apartments-and-second-home-villas-perform-well-1h-2018-savills

Danang condotels, apartments, and second-home villas perform well in 1H 2018, Savills

Savills Vietnam's latest report, Danang Market Brief 1H 2018, reveals Danang's residential market performance across the condotel, apartment and second-home villa sectors.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/09/21/queens-hotel-gladstone-sold-paul-fraser-cbre-hotels/1537486082

Queens Hotel Gladstone sold Paul Fraser CBRE Hotels

Pelathon Pub Group has on-sold the freehold of the Queens Hotel in Gladstone for $2.75 million – representing a 37% price gain in just 10 months.

The Hotel Conversation

https://gapurabali.com/property/seminyak-badung/well-finished-leasehold-villa-sale-heart-seminyak

Well finished leasehold villa for sale in the heart of Seminyak

Andreas Andersen from Harcourts Seven Stones is offering this quality 3-bedroom leasehold villa for sale with Pondok Wisata close to Seminyak's 'Eat Street.'

Gapura Bali

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2018/09/21/damian-griffiths-limes-hotel-sold-brisbanes-fortitude-valley/1537492013

Damian Griffiths' Limes Hotel sold in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley

The Limes Hotel in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley has been sold to private investors for a rumoured price of up to $6 million, in a deal brokered by CBRE Hotels' Hayley Manvell, Paul Fraser and Wayne Bunz.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/749-mount-barker-rd-stirling-5152/family-run-adelaide-hills-caf%C3%A9-sale

Family run Adelaide Hills café for sale

The Essence Fine Foods Café is a thriving business with the support of the local community. For sale by Melanie Winter of Raine & Horne Business Sales Kent Town.

The Business Conversation