The Real Estate Conversation

Contact

The future of real estate isn’t franchises

The coronavirus pandemic prompted 32-year-old Aaron Worrad, of Worrad Property on the Gold Coast, to think about the real estate industry and where it is heading. A new way of doing business is emerging and he wanted to be part of the wave of change.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

‘Cedardell Hill’ for sale for the first time in 17 years - Queensland Sotheby’s

The hilltop sanctuary features 260 degree views of the Gold Coast coastline from a sprawling bushland acreage. For sale by Veronika Princeton-Hall of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

The Economy

First home buyers flee the market as housing prices continue to soar - REIA

The number of first home buyers has plummeted over July as housing affordability continues to be an issue for those entering the market, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said.

National

People

Selling, Buying and Moving can be frustrating: Movinghub

Professional Movologists from Movinghub can help reduce the stress associated with moving house.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Housing inspections critical for Victorian renters, buyers and health of property sector - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as part of any changes to lockdown measures potentially announced this week.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

First National Real Estate Casino RE Launch

First National Real Estate Casino co-principals, Mark Formiggan and Kel Gunther plan to deliver new marketing technologies that will ‘shake up the real estate playbook locally’.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Spacious Lennox Head home with bushland views - REAL Specialists

The 5-bedroom home is within walking distance of the beach and lake and just 15 minutes drive to Byron Bay. For sale by Jodie Mitchell of REAL Specialists.

National

People

Openn Negotiation launches free private treaty solution

Online real estate sales platform, Openn Negotiation, has launched its private treaty solution – Openn Offers.

National

The Economy

Unity key to sustained fight against Covid-19 as property industry takes a hit says REIA

OPINION PIECE By Adrian Kelly, President, Real Estate Institute of Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

LJH Prestige Brand Atlas names new partners

Two high-performance agents Mark Diamond and Stephanie Hearne have been named partners of Atlas by LJ Hooker, a company that services some of Australia’s most prestige marketplaces.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-unit-prices-fall-in-december-quarter-brisbane-apartments-at-4year-low-20180130-h0qyuc

Sydney unit prices fall in December quarter, Brisbane apartments at 4-year low

Sydney apartments fell in the December quarter to their lowest price in a year, while units in Brisbane slid to a near four-year low, Domain figures show.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11893-confidence-rises-as-business-conditions-linger-well-above-average

Confidence rises as business conditions linger ‘well above average’

Business confidence levels are rising and are an “encouraging sign for investment”, says the National Australia Bank.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/notfor-profit-canteen-buys-newtown-heritage-gem-for-13-million-20180131-h0r4pk

Not-for profit CanTeen buys Newtown heritage gem for $13 million

Not-for profit group CanTeen has purchased the 1880s Newtown asset, The Trocadero and Académie De Musique for $13m to use as their new headquarters.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mirvac-pulls-out-of-development-after-decision-to-enforce-30pc-larger-units-20180131-h0r4t2

Mirvac pulls out of development after decision to enforce 30% larger units

Mirvac has pulled out of the redevelopment of Showground in Sydney's north-west because changes in planning controls have dictated larger-than-average apartments.

The Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/#

Amazon.com Opens Rainforest in Seattle

Amazon.com has opened a rainforest-like office space in Seattle that it hopes will spark new ideas for employees.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/overvalued-housing-puts-economy-at-the-precipice-industry-super-australia-20180129-h0qco3

Overvalued housing puts economy 'at the precipice': Industry Super Australia

Unsustainably high housing prices put Australia's economy "at the precipice" of a once-in-a-century bust if global borrowing costs rise more than 150 basis points, warns Industry Super Australia.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-30/renting-disputes-how-to-stand-up-to-your-landlord/9371420

Standing up to your landlord — and winning

The ABC looks at two cases where tenants have won cases against landlords.

ABC

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/adelaide-sa/an-octagonal-home-in-semaphore-is-almost-one-of-a-kind/news-story/8787cc42c7115dea8acbc39553501344

An octagonal home in Semaphore is almost one of a kind

IT WAS supposedly built by a sea captain back in 1895 and is one of only four octagon-shaped homes in the state.

news.com.au