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The thrill of starting your own agency

Matt McKee of McKee Real Estate looked at several models before opening his own agency, but it was Dan Argent’s UrbanX platform which provided the most attractive avenue for launching his venture.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Caulfield South residence delivers “a new genre" of townhouse - The Agency

For sale by Eyal Malka of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "This is a state-of-the-art showpiece delivering a five-star standard of living.”

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

WA buyers should have stamp duty choice - REIWA

In a survey conducted by REIWA, 90 per cent of respondents considered stamp duty to be a significant barrier to home ownership, which is why the Institute is calling for every political candidate to commit to a two-stream revenue collection method for stamp duty.

People

Dean Kalos joins RE/MAX KRG

Highly respected and well-known real estate identity Dean Kalos to join RE/MAX KRG to its team as the market picks up pace in 2021. Dean Kalos has almost four decades of experience in real estate. “Dean’s heart is in the Canada Bay real estate market,” said RE/MAX KRG Director Matt Roffe.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Why housing is so hot

John McGrath, founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents explores the many reasons around why housing is so hot right now.

National

Design

Sales of super-prime properties with tennis courts spike in 2020 due to COVID-19 lifestyle changes

Knight Frank has released its first Australian Residential Tennis Court Premium report. The research found sales of super-prime properties with tennis courts spiked in 2020 during COVID-19, with $682.8m transacting across 38 sales, up 230% on a weak 2019.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Period icon designed by the Melbourne Town Hall architect is on the market – The Agency

The historic home was originally designed by Joseph Reed in 1864 and has been updated by Nonda Katsalidis. For sale by Peter Kakos and Ericka Wong of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Former home of Bart Cummings for sale in Hendra - Place

This circa 1900 Californian bungalow with luxe modern renovations is for sale by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Kew East family masterpiece with an architectural edge – The Agency

Promising splashes of European inspiration over 3 breathtaking levels, this expansive home is for sale by Ben Hughes, Ericka Wong and Michael Paproth of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Get to know Tom Staughton Partner at Kay & Burton

Once one of the company's Rising Stars, Tom Staughton is now a partner who takes inspiration from his young family.

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News Roundup

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/16562-houses-free-in-some-perth-suburbs-claims-industry-specialist?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=22_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Houses ‘free’ in some Perth suburbs, claims industry specialist

Shane Kempton, CEO of Professionals Real Estate Group, says the rising number of homes in more affordable areas of Perth can now be bought for the effective land value of the property.

Smart Property Investment

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11407-cba-could-face-966bn-in-penalties?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin22_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

CBA could face $966bn in penalties

CBA could be facing a penalty of more than $966bn if fined the maximum amount for each alleged breach of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.

Mortgage Business

https://theconversation.com/its-not-just-the-buildings-high-density-neighbourhoods-make-life-worse-for-the-poor-82070

It’s not just the buildings, high-density neighbourhoods make life worse for the poor

Gentrification and poor infrastructure compound the challenges for lower-income and vulnerable residents of high-density developments.

The Conversation

https://www.domain.com.au/news/now-on-airbnb-us-president-donald-trumps-childhood-home-in-queens-new-york-20170810-gxszd2/

US President Donald Trump’s childhood home is now on Airbnb

You can now spend the night in President Donald Trump’s childhood home.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinas-property-development-curbs-will-hurt-real-estate-investments-20170821-gy0xsi

China's property development curbs will hurt real estate investments

The Chinese government has issued new guidelines to curb the global spending spree by Chinese businesses, restricting overseas property development and investments in hotels.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/david-uren-economics/chinas-dangerous-debt-boom-could-end-badly-for-all/news-story/28ed661725b79a4feefef1dfe560cfe7

China’s ‘dangerous’ debt boom could end badly for all

Australia’s economy is being sustained by a credit boom in China that the International Monetary Fund warns is bound to end badly.

The Australian

https://theconversation.com/this-is-why-apartment-living-is-different-for-the-poor-82069

This is why apartment living is different for the poor

There’s been a lot of talk about apartment living of late. But one group is being left out of the conversation: lower-income and vulnerable residents.

The Conversation

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/greens-seek-to-turn-the-tables-on-landlords-with-new-rental-policy-20170816-gxxnhy.html

Greens seek to turn the tables on landlords with new rental policy

Renters would have unlimited, rent-controlled leases and be able to hang paintings, paint walls, keep pets and stay put even if the property was sold under a Queensland Greens policy.

The Brisbane Times