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Barnett government will cut stamp duty for seniors if re-elected

Hayden Groves, president of The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, has welcomed the Barnett Government’s announcement it will cut stamp duty for seniors by $15,000 if re-elected.

Western Australia (WA)

People

REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi reflects on 40 years at the institute

Neville Pozzi, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, shares his insights gained over 40 years in the real estate industry.

National

The Economy

Rental market strong: SQM Research

Vacancy rates fell and rents rose around the country in January, particularly in mining towns, according to new data from SQM Research.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Architect designed house in Paddington, Qld, for sale

Designed by Frank Macchia, this home is only two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and is for sale by Glynis Austin of Glynis Austin Properties of the Ray White Real Estate Team.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

Little Bay development site for sale

One of the last coastal development sites in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs is on the market. The sale will be managed by Knight Frank’s Tim Holtsbaum and Eugene Evgenikos, with JLL’s Ben Hunter and Sam Brewer.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

First sod turned on vertical high school in inner Melbourne

Construction has begun on Melbourne's first vertical public high school, Richmond High, which will cater for the booming inner-city suburbs.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Di Jones taps in to thriving Southern Highlands market

Di Jones has opened an office in Bowral, tapping into the trend of Sydneysiders from the Eastern Suburbs migrating south for affordability and space.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Waterfront Newport home for sale

A waterfront home in Newport on Sydney's Northern Beaches is for sale through Gordon Spring and Kim Jeffery of LJ Hooker Collaroy.

Auction clearances show no sign of easing off

Auction markets are showing no signs of cooling, say John Cunningham president REINSW, and Alex Ouwens, president REISA.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

Design

Study proves improved landscape design attracts more visitors

A study by Street Furniture - titled #BackyardExperiment - showed how inexpensive and colourful improvements, including movable seats, can quickly and easily make unloved spaces more lovable.