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'Olive Trees': bush serenity close to amenities

Enjoy the fresh country air and clear sounds of the Australian bush from this private homestead. For sale by Judy Goodger and Matthew Foote of Place New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Behind the ‘Smart’ studio that designed ‘the best house in the world’

“I know that emotive connection to architecture is real, so our work considers light, volume, harmony and delight,” Smart Design Studio Founder and Creative Director William Smart.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Robert Alfeldi of McGrath Pyrmont-Sydney

"I see a very strong second half of 2021 for luxury property and investors returning to the market as rents stabilize."

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

The enduring appeal of heritage homes: Wentworth House

Sold by Dominic Romeo of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The dream and romance of owning a historic house is what captivates people.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Portsea seaside haven sold in 2 days over Zoom

Sold by Liz Jensen, Troy Schwarze and Lorna Duffy of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We are seeing a highly motivated keenness to secure a humble getaway, a luxury property or a new permanent home by the seaside.”

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Auction for this single level sensation by The Agency

Caulfield South property for sale is to go under the hammer and is ideal for downsizers or young growing families, according to Eyal Malka of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Inaugural report gives a snapshot of Victorian rental industry

The Commissioner for Residential Tenancies’ inaugural report, Renting in Victoria: Snapshot 2020 has been welcomed by the Minister for Consumer Affairs.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth properties sell 57 days faster than September last year

Data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia finds houses in Perth are selling 27 days quicker last month, according to president Damian Collins.

National

The Economy

REIA welcomes mortgage repayments resumption across the nation

REIA says resumption of mortgage repayments on nearly half the deferred mortgages and small business loans is a promising sign for the economy.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Design

Time to discover a new way of living in Brighton, Victoria

Developers Lucent Group have appointed Swell Constructions to start on their new project Slate House, to be sold through Projects by Buxton Real Estate.

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News Roundup

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/aussie-households-are-increasingly-stressed-about-their-finances-2017-5

Aussie households are increasingly stressed about their finances

Consumer confidence jumped again last week, back to pre-budget levels, but concerns remain about household finances.

Business Insider

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/apartment-approvals-fall-to-twoyear-low-in-april-20170530-gwg0q4

Apartment approvals fall to two-year low in April

The slowing of the country's biggest housing construction boom continued in April, with the number of new apartment approvals falling to the lowest level in two years.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/interestonly-home-loans-fall-for-the-first-time-since-2009-20170530-gwg32w

Interest-only home loans fall for the first time since 2009

Treasurer Scott Morrison has hailed a drop in the number of new interest-only home loans in the March quarter as a sign that a crackdown on speculative property investment is working.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/point-piper-houses-more-of-this-years-rich-list-than-any-other-suburb-20170528-gwf677#ixzz4iSILTs21

Point Piper houses more of this year's rich list than any other suburb

No neighbourhood claims more of the ultra wealthy among its own than Sydney's exclusive harbourfront suburb of Point Piper.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/australian-women-rely-on-the-family-home-to-support-them-in-old-age-20170530-gwfxnm/

Australian women rely on the family home to support them in old age

Women are more likely than men to have their assets tied up in a family home, meaning their finances are more precarious, and they have less saved for retirement.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/vancouver-sydney-and-melbourne-show-same-property-slowdown/news-story/79d5dcc0600130cfdf998e42ddc76263

Vancouver, Sydney and Melbourne show same property slowdown

When three similar global city real estate markets start showing the same patterns, it’s highly likely you are seeing a major trend emerging.

The Australian

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/20/top-events-celebrating-frank-lloyd-wright-150th-birthday/

10 events celebrating the anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth

Next month marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/protect-your-property-portfolio-as-rates-rise-on-interestonly-loans-20170501-gvwg5u?&utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Atwi-14omn0055-optim-nnn%3Anonpaid-27/06/2014-social_traffic-all-organicpost-nnn-afr-o&campaign_code=nocode&promote_channel=social_twitter

Protect your property portfolio as rates rise on interest-only loans

Any advantages of funding property portfolios with interest-only loans are rapidly disappearing as lenders hit the red alert button by raising rates, tightening terms, and offering incentives to pay down debt.

The Australian Financial Review