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Rental eviction moratoriums should be revisited by national cabinet - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia President, Adrian Kelly has said with rental evictions ending in some states and unemployment at 6.6% it is time for all the Covid-19 rental eviction moratoriums to be removed.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Designer Kew East residence offers parkside haven – Kay & Burton

Combining stunning aesthetics with form, function, and flexibility, this designer Melbourne home is for sale by Mark Sproule, Scott Patterson and Garrick Lim of Kay & Burton.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Codd Stenders eco sanctuary balances self-sufficiency with luxury - Place

Blending into its natural surrounds, with views to the Brisbane River, this tri-level home is for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

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The Economy

Top performing agents revealed in quarterly report - Openn Negotiation

Low interest rates, increased buyer optimism and high demand created the perfect storm for many agents in the final months of 2020.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

REIWA calls for real estate to be a focus in the upcoming Western Australian Election

With the WA Election fast approaching, REIWA is calling on all candidates contesting the election to commit to policy reforms that deliver a fair, sustainable and prosperous property market.

National

The Economy

BMT’s top 6 residential property depreciation facts

BMT Tax Depreciation has shared their top six depreciation facts to cover the essentials.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Victorian housing market records landmark median increase

For the first time, Metropolitan houses in Melbourne surpassed a median value of $900,000 according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Virus a catalyst for change in 2021

An expected strong start to 2021 and pandemic home pivots according to John McGrath, founder and executive director, McGrath Estate Agents.

National

The Economy

Housing continues its record run - REIA

The November 2020 Lending to Households and Business figures released today by the ABS show that the value of new loan commitments for housing grew for the sixth consecutive month and reached a record high, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Place Expands Brisbane network with new Springwood Office

Place Estate Agents are excited to announce the official opening of Place Springwood, headed by experienced agent and leader, Michael Lanskey.

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News Roundup

https://sourceable.net/manslaughter-charges-possible-over-grenfell/

Corporate manslaughter charges could be laid over the Grenfell Tower debacle

A letter forwarded by Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the Kensington and Chelsea Council and the Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation could be prosecuted for manslaughter.

Sourceable

https://sourceable.net/australia-faces-housing-trade-skills-shortage/

Australia Faces Housing Trade Skills Shortage

A shortage of skilled tradespeople has emerged across significant parts of the residential construction industry in Australia.

Sourceable

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/forward-planning/advice-and-hot-topics/73843-planners-know-depressingly-little-about-a-city-s-impacts-on-our-mental-health.html?utm_source=Property%20Observer%20List&utm_campaign=48b79514b7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a523fbfccb-48b79514b7-245501829

Planners know depressingly little about a city’s impacts on our mental health

Did you know urban life might lead to poor mental health?

Property Observer

https://www.domain.com.au/news/the-downsizing-cost-traps-awaiting-australian-retirees-here-are-five-reasons-to-be-wary-20170730-gxlyva/

The downsizing cost traps awaiting Australian retirees

Five reasons to be wary.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/cba-tells-interestonly-borrowers-to-wait-six-months-for-new-funding-20170730-gxlkxw

CBA tells interest-only borrowers to wait six months for new funding

The Commonwealth Bank has told property buyers wanting to switch to an interest-only loan they will have to wait six months to a year for new funding.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/falling-home-ownership-points-to-rising-inequality-20170728-gxkw0f.html

Falling home ownership points to rising inequality

The 2016 census showed the share of home owners has slipped to 65.5%, the lowest level in more than 60 years.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/business/mining/iron-ore/liberty-house-triggers-real-estate-flurry-in-whyalla-20170730-gxlxyj

Liberty House triggers real estate flurry in Whyalla

Buyers are piling into dirt-cheap Whyalla real estate following the buyout of the Arrium business, including the Whyalla steelworks, by British steel giant Liberty House.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/townhouses-rise-to-meet-sydneys-growing-affordable-housing-challenge-20170728-gxh9h6/

Townhouses rise to meet Sydney’s growing affordable housing challenge

Apartment living is not for everyone. There is an opening gap to provide an alternative affordable property; townhouses that could provide the missing middle.

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