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A lesson from past shocks and impacts on the residential market: CBRE

CBRE Research delves into lessons learnt from the most recent economic shocks as the property market heads into a Coronvirus-impacted economy.

National

Construction

Housing construction costs rise in first quarter 2020

The latest CoreLogic residential construction costs report (CHIP – March quarter) is out confirming costs associated with housing construction continued to rise over the first quarter of 2020 by 1 per cent.

National

The Economy

Elephant in the room: Landlord insurance

REIA's Adrian Kelly gives advice on what residential property investors should do when dealing with their landlord insurance.

National

The Economy

What will auctions look like post-coronavirus?

Auctioneer Justin Nickerson of Apollo Auctions has a peek at the future of auctions post-Coronavirus.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Changes to Victorian Residential Tenancy Act on hold

REIV President Leah Calnan has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to hold off on introducing changes to rental laws

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

How much is the Bank’s generosity costing you?

REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin questions who really is footing the bill when it comes to banks, landlords and tenants.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Kay and Burton welcomes Oliver Booth to their South Yarra team

One of Melbourne’s most successful real estate agents, Oliver Booth joins Kay & Burton South Yarra

National

The Economy

Valuer General releases study on impact of bushfires on land value

The latest report on the impact of recent bushfire events on land values has been released by the NSW Valuer General, Dr David Parker.

National

The Economy

Private treaty and pre-auction sales prove popular during Coronavirus restrictions

Real estate agents have adapted to doing business under the Coronavirus restrictions resulting in significant properties sold, according to Ray White and McGrath agents.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – First home buying during Covid-19

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents encourages first home buyers to continue their property search.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/cba-profits-held-back-by-apra-caps-20170215-gudjhi

CBA profits held back by APRA caps

CBA CEO Ian Narev says out-of-cycle rate rises are a direct response to APRA caps on loan book growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/look-to-vancouvers-property-woes-as-negative-gearing-starts-to-slow/news-story/debf407a5e0ab78d7ed48b0db682f62e

A cautionary Canadian tale

Negatively geared investors helped our property market ride out the Chinese capital exodus but the party could be over.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/russell-crowe-to-keep-sydney-pad-after-17m-gym-sale/news-story/ffa1170d9e89363016000a7f99c102b1

Crowe to 'keep' Sydney pad

Russell Crowe is set to retain his Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf apartment after selling his Darlinghurst gym for $17m.

The Australian

http://www.rpmonline.com.au/blogs/15114-insurance-pitfalls-of-the-share-economy?utm_source=ResidentialPropertyManager&utm_campaign=15_02_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=3

Insurance pitfalls of the share economy

Airbnb, Stayz, HomeAway and Couchsurfing are firmly entrenched in the short-stay rental market - we take a look at the potential pitfalls.

Residential Property Manager

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/investment/largeformat-retail-the-bestperforming-asset-class-cbre-20170214-gud7r2

Large-format retail the best-performing asset class: CBRE

Large-format retail the best-performing commercial property class in 2016, says CBRE.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/david-adjaye-on-housing-people-arent-necessarily-against-density-20170213-guc1zf

David Adjaye on housing: 'people aren't necessarily against density'

Developers must move away from working out returns and take a different perspective; they have to become city-builders, says high-profile British architect, David Adjaye.

The Australian Financial Review

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/02/14/housing-supply-not-only-answer/

Why housing supply shouldn’t be the only policy tool politicians cling to

If politicians were serious about the affordability crisis, they would be trying to support the affordable housing sector, and better target tax breaks towards new and affordable rentals.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/macquarie-bank-plans-new-crackdown-on-property-buyers-20170213-guc64k

Macquarie Bank plans new crackdown on property buyers

Macquarie Bank property borrowers will have to disclose their household and discretionary spending under tough new credit rules.

The Australian Financial Review