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Regional salesperson of the year starts own venture - Merton Property Co.

Johnathon Merton of Merton Property Co. shares his journey to real estate and how adopting UrbanX has re-energized his future in the industry.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth's current property growth tracking almost twice as high as previous cycle - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said Perth’s last growth cycle lasted 30 months and resulted in 15 per cent price growth.

National

People

Winners revealed for 2021 Openn Negotiation Awards

Australian real estate tech platform Openn Negotiation, has held its fourth annual awards night with agents across the country tuning in live to the virtual event.

National

The Economy

Movinghub: Elevate your brand with technology

Movinghub's technology lets real estate businesses help clients throughout their entire property ownership cycle, managing all services under the estate agent’s banner.

National

The Economy

Sustainable & healthy real estate should give customers the tools not the rules - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on governments to empower Australian consumers to adopt more sustainable & healthy housing practices.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Where is it cheaper to buy than rent?

John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents looks at how the current low interest rates have made many more suburbs across the East Coast cheaper to buy in than rent.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Deborah Hutton lists Bronte home combining Hamptons style with magnificent ocean views - The Agency

The designer Bronte home for sale by Bethwyn Richards of The Agency in conjunction with Michael Pallier of Sydney Sotheby's International Realty.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

‘Oxford Residences’ penthouse with spectacular Sydney Harbour and ocean views – The Agency Projects

The exclusive, brand-new development is ideally located in the heart of Bondi Junction. For sale by Steven Chen and Tim Wenden of The Agency Projects.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Abbotsford family home in idyllic waterside position - The Agency

The home enjoys a fabulous bay panorama from two levels, with the added benefit of a dual access block. For sale by Shad Hassen and Danny Hassen of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Ray White sells award-winning Clayfield home for $2,950,000

The minimalist residence was designed by James Russell, attracting over 350 enquiries. Sold by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

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News Roundup

https://www.curbed.com/2018/1/16/16897056/ab-rogers-u-and-i-micro-apartment-london

205-square-foot micro apartment contains everything you need

The prototype is a collaboration between Ab Rogers Design and U+I

Curbed

http://www.examiner.com.au/story/5171873/qa-with-independent-economist-saul-eslake-on-negative-gearing/

Q+A with independent economist Saul Eslake on negative gearing

Independent economist Saul Eslake discusses the divisive issue of negative gearing.

The Examiner

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/when-its-worth-buying-a-holiday-house--or-not-20180117-h0jv2h

When it's worth buying a holiday house - or not

At this time of the year, it's easy to get carried away with the idea of owning a holiday home.

The Australian Financial Review

https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2018/01/19/places-where-people-own-their-homes-outright/

Paradise postcodes: Places where people own their homes outright

Of the top 25 most mortgage-free locations in Australia, many are in blue-blood enclaves, a surprising number are not.

The New Daily

https://www.yourmortgage.com.au/mortgage-news/additional-levies-on-foreign-investors-threatens-affordability/245645/

Additional levies on foreign investors threatens affordability

The additional taxes and levies imposed on foreign investors, alongside tighter lending restrictions, have begun to take their toll on Australia’s apartment market, weakening demand, according to many prominent developers.

Your mortgage

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/sydney-nsw/rents-fall-in-one-half-of-sydney-grow-in-other/news-story/14a444164d77560891c8b4a8070d4f90

Rents fall in one half of Sydney, grow in other

Sydney's building boom has created a shift in the rental market, pushing down rents on certain types of housing, while rents on other homes keep rising.

news.com.au

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11852-mortgage-market-conditions-to-reduce-bank-profitability-fitch-ratings?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin18_01_18&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Mortgage market conditions to reduce bank profitability: Fitch

In its 2018 Outlook: Australian Banks report, Fitch Ratings attributed its 2018 downgrade on a predicted increase in bad loans and the banking sector’s high exposure to residential mortgages

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/economics/australian-household-debttoincome-ratio-taps-200pc/news-story/1ed92a07f5e79911173eca187eea37b5

Australian household debt-to-income ratio taps 200pc

Australia’s household debt-to-income has exploded to the 200 per cent level for the first time.

The Australian