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Coronavirus is breaking home loan customer inertia

Unprecedented volumes of customers are searching for the best home loan, said Joust founder Mark Bevan.

National

The Economy

Auction clearance rates at 61.3 per cent this week

The preliminary clearance rate finished at 61.3 per cent across the combined capital cities, compared to last week's rate of 65.3 per cent, reports CoreLogic

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Property a safe haven

Property provides the 'sleep at night' factor, according to John McGrath, founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

National

REIA Awards to be announced on Wednesday

The REIA 2020 Awards for Excellence winners will be announced this Wednesday, said president Adrian Kelly.

National

The Economy

REIA fights for tenants, landlords and real estate agents

Concern for tenants, landlords and real estate agents has moved the REIA's president Adrian Kelly to contact the big four banks.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Real Welcomes Gurminder Saro

Director of Saro Property Group, Gurminder is heavily involved in his local Coffs Harbour community, with long established family ties in the area.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Michael Gibson and Robert Fletcher of Kay & Burton

"We anticipate, given previous experience in unusual market climates, that buyers will continue to participate."

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Ross Savas talks to Williams Media about current climate

Ross Savas, Managing Director of Kay & Burton and one of Australia's most influential agents, talks to Williams Media about buying and selling in the current climate

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Expansive Scotch Hill estate sold for “well over $12m”

Sold by Sophie Su, Scott Patterson and Perry Zhou of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “I remain very positive of the luxury properties in my market.”

National

The Economy

Best places to live in Australia - we reveal them here

Australia's most liveable regional cities have been revealed by the latest RMIT University research.

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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