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McGrath Board Renewal

McGrath Limited today announced the appointment of Juliana Nguyen as a Non-Executive Director.

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Is early in the New Year a good time to buy an investment property? - BMT

The New Year is when people set themselves a resolution or two. Is one of your goals to build an investment property portfolio? If so, you may be wondering if January is a good time to buy.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Burleigh Heads ocean and skyline views for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s

Nestled on 531 sqm in a private Burleigh Heads enclave, this full frontage Gold Coast residence with ocean views for sale by Scott Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

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The Economy

CPI a mixed bag for housing and home buyers

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), President, Hayden Groves said the CPI was a mixed bag for housing with a 4.2 per cent increase in the price of new dwelling purchase by owner-occupiers a major contributor.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

House prices up 44.7 per cent in Port Hedland in 2021 - REIWA

REIWA Deputy President Joe White said the strong resurgence of WA’s mining industry in the Pilbara was the driving force behind Port Hedland’s house price growth.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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The Agency welcomes Luke Evans as General Manager of Sales NSW & ACT

The Agency welcomes experienced performance and sales coach Luke Evans to the team as General Manager of Sales, NSW and ACT.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Market strength to continue in 2022

John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents outlines his 5 reasons why the residential market in most parts of Australia will continue to perform well throughout 2022 and beyond.

National

People

Four leading Central Coast agents launch family business, Empire Property Co

A focus on providing an exceptional client experience is what motivated four of the central coasts leading agents to launch their own boutique family business, Empire Property Co powered by UrbanX.

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People

COVID-era start-up records $1.43B sales in 2021

After their second birthday in September last year, UrbanX has been able to disrupt the traditional real estate model and provide a platform for high-performing agents to be able to launch their own business and work for themselves.

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People

REIA president says people and sustainability should be the focus in 2022

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Hayden Groves has outlined his 2022 vision for Australian real estate agents and agencies.

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News Roundup

http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/breaking-news/construction-activity-reaches-record-high/news-story/c50d9e919fc8967219798c280150d61a?utm_campaign=AP-RED-3apr2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Construction activity reaches record high

Construction activity expanded to an all-time high in March, with the new orders, employment, and delivery sub-indexes all reaching record highs.

news.com.au

https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/local-government/fremantle-to-test-demand-for-smaller-homes-ng-b88790757z?utm_campaign=AP-RED-3apr2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Fremantle to test demand for smaller homes

Western Australia’s port city will cap house size at 120sqm, encourage smaller homes of less than half that size, and mandate green space to stop the loss of trees to infill.

Perthnow.com.au

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobhaber/2018/04/02/canadian-real-estate-bubble-blowing-up-north/#79ecba741d5e

Canadian Real Estate Bubble Blowing Up North

The signs the Canadian property bubble will burst are popping up everywhere.

Forbes

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/colliers-international-offers-big-commissions-to-sell-luxury-fawkner-apartments-20180402-h0y8y0

Colliers offers big commissions to sell luxury Fawkner apartments

Property agents, brokers and advisers are being offered $50,000 cash incentives on top of regular commissions to sell luxury apartments; another $30,000 worth of free designer furniture is also being offered to encourage buyers to buy before the end of the month.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/lush-home-garden-landscaping/all?mbid=nl_04022018AM_Weekly&CNDID=22176954&spMailingID=13229758&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1380120529&spReportId=MTM4MDEyMDUyOQS2

52 Beautifully Landscaped Home Gardens

Breathtaking scenes to inspire your next plantings.

Architectural Digest

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/12088-parliamentary-committee-slams-apra-curbs

Parliamentary committee slams APRA curbs

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has scrutinised the regulator over its caps on investor and interest-only lending.

Mortgage Business

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/198073/vietnamese-investors-buy-more-australian-property.html

Vietnamese investors buy more Australian property

Vietnamese are buying more property in Australia to have homes for their children studying in Australia, or to settle down in the country through investment programs.

VietNamNet

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/urban-high-lines-promoters-prepare-to-talk-up-the-walk/news-story/f6bcde7cabca1ba15502b38734bb6c59

Urban High Line’s promoters prepare to talk up the walk

A New York-style vision of urban renewal, a long pedestrian walkway built on a disused elevated railway line with parkland, kiosks and stalls along the way, has moved closer to reality in Sydney.

The Australian