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REIV goes into bat for tenants and landlords

The REIV works with Government to assist landlords and tenants through the pandemic

National

The Economy

Why property stands sturdy as Coronavirus smashes stock markets

History has shown when there are corrections in global stock markets, Australian property becomes a port in the storm.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Master builders appeal for government stimulus as approvals worsen

QUEENSLAND’S struggling building industry continues to be hammered by extreme weather conditions, a global pandemic and sliding building approvals, according to Master Builders Queensland.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Sales records are broken for Realmark in the west

North Beach-based real estate agency Realmark Coastal is celebrating its biggest sales month in history.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Brisbane's grandest home Windermere sold for Ascot record over $13m

Windermere is one of Australia's best homes in Brisbane's best street Sutherland Avenue sold for in excess of $13 million through agents Matt Lancashire and Hamish Bowman Ray White New Farm.

National

People

AREC 2020 postponed in light of Coronavirus concerns

The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC 2020) will be deferred, said Nichola Byrne, General Manager, Total Real Estate Training.

National

The Economy

February saw declining vacancy rates

National residential rates have declined even further over the month, according to Louis Christopher of SQM Research.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Whole floor residence atop The Englefield

This contemporary apartment provides a complete lifestyle solution in one of Melbourne's most liveable suburbs. For sale by Sam Nathan of Colliers International Residential Melbourne.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Rental property demand going strong in Brisbane

Brisbane rental properties in strong demand, according to SPACE Property.

National

The Economy

What do we predict is going to grow/change in 2020? - Part II

Specialist Property Recruitment's Sharon Bennie looks to the year ahead for employment in real estate.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/pensioners-should-rethink-leaving-assets-for-the-kids-says-fsi-member-ken-davis-20170124-gtxit8

Pensioners should rethink leaving assets for the kids

Ken Davis of the Australian Centre for Financial Studies says the government should consider including the family home in the pension asset test, and increasing the asset test to compensate.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/if-youre-serious-about-affordable-sydney-housing-premier-heres-a-must-do-list-71791

If you’re serious about affordable Sydney housing, Premier, here’s a must-do list

NSW needs an overarching housing strategy that encompasses much more than just the social end of the spectrum.

The Conversation

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/04/18/why-the-great-divide-is-growing-between-affordable-and-expensive-u-s-cities/

Why the great divide Is growing between affordable and expensive US cities

In the US, a divide is emerging between cities that are growing outward and remaining affordable and ones that are hemmed in by geography and onerous zoning codes and are becoming more and more expensive.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/dear-premier-gladys-berejiklian-here-are-11-ways-to-improve-housing-affordability-20170124-gtxmsa.html

11 ways to improve housing affordability

A letter to NSW's new premier.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://theconversation.com/airbnb-hosts-beware-its-not-just-centrelink-using-robo-debt-systems-71488

Airbnb hosts beware

It’s not just Centrelink using robot-debt systems.

The Conversation

https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/wa-property-sales-at-12-year-low-ng-b88357569z

WA property sales at 12-year low

Activity in WA’s property market has reached its lowest point in 12 years, but new-home sales are increasing.

The West Australian

https://www.stacklaw.com.au/news/commercial-property/proof-worth-challenging-governments-compulsory-property-acquisition/?utm_source=Mondaq&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=View-Original

Proof that it’s worth challenging government’s compulsory property acquisition

The law does not allow home owners to stop the government taking their home if it is needed for a major state project, but there is plenty you can do to get the best possible deal.

Stacks Law Firm

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/prestige-property/back-in-the-prestige-game-gold-coast-property-given-a-boost/news-story/784f7c6b09836935dff0eb5bb87c21bc

Gold Coast property given a boost

The Gold Coast’s luxury home market is moving beyond the $10 million mark as wealthy buyers snap up prestige homes.

The Australian Financial Review