The Real Estate Conversation

Contact

Mascot Towers residents left looking for answers following evacuation

The evacuation of Sydney's Mascot Towers raises a fresh set of questions about the NSW building and construction sector six months after residents of Sydney's Opal Tower were faced with a similar predicament.

National

Construction

Is there granny flat growth potential at your property?

More than half a million home owners across Australia’s eastern seaboard have enough space on their property to build a granny flat, according to data from CoreLogic and Archistar.ai

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Newly completed absolute beachfront sky home

This brand new apartment in a residents-only building boasts magnificent views and access to a private beach club. For sale by Veronika Princeton-Hall of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Gold Coast.

National

People

Onboarding new team members the right way

Jessica Mayes of Iconic Recruit outlines how to make the onboarding process of new employees a successful one.

National

People

New data shows impact of sick leave around public holidays

A new study from the Australian Payroll Association has revealed more than 80 per cent of organisations are impacted by sick leave around public holidays.

Design

Ultimate home gyms

Offering privacy and a layout perfectly suited to your routine, these home gyms are a luxurious addition to some already amazing homes. As seen on Luxury List.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

New Farm apartment with unforgettable views

Offering views of the Story Bridge that few get to appreciate, this custom designed sky home combines timeless elegance and uncompromised practicality. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Bevan beats out competition to take Novice Auctioneers title

Inglis Bloodstocks consultant Bryce Bevan has won the 2019 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Title after triumphing in Thursday night's state final.

Construction

Townhouse development site for sale in Ipswich

Ray White Special Projects is inviting expressions of interest for an architecturally designed townhouse development site with approvals at 1-19 McEwan Street in Ipswich’s Riverview.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Ray White New Farm to donate commission from upcoming sale

Ray White New Farm will conduct its second No Commission Auction at New Farm State School on Sunday.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/how-to-spot-a-property-whose-value-will-double-20160629-gpv1oz

How to spot a property that will double in value

Small differences, such as excellent natural light, often account for better-than-average capital growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/some-win-some-lose-in-australias-big-apartment-crunch/news-story/3fd3e83376428ee899a0d586d149666a

Some win, some lose in apartment crunch

Local investors and foreign buyers account for over 50% of new apartment purchases, so restrictions to finance and new taxes are going to hit the apartment market.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/buyers-spending-millions-on-brisbanes-worst-houses-20160629-gptd93/

Buyers spending millions on Brisbane’s worst houses

A scarcity of houses in inner Brisbane has increased demand for decrepit homes in need of major restoration.

Domain

http://www.domain.com.au/news/one-in-10-apartments-sold-for-a-loss-in-march-quarter-report-20160628-gpu5i0/

One in 10 apartments sold for a loss in March quarter

One in 10 apartments in Australia sold for less than the owner paid for it during the March quarter, a report shows.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/election/election-2016-questions-over-reliability-of-labors-tax-base-20160628-gptvi5

Questions over reliability of Labor's negative gearing numbers

Labor's budget forecasts have been undermined by revelations the impact of negative gearing and capital gains tax changes are uncertain enough to make revenue forecasts of low reliability.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/investment/chinese-family-buys-faded-collins-street-gem-for-187m-20160628-gpten9

Chinese family buys faded Collins Street gem

Demand for trophy commercial properties in Melbourne from offshore buyers has not abated.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9961-new-lending-platforms-here-to-stay-asic

New lending platforms here to stay: ASIC

Millennials may never require nor engage with a traditional bank.

Mortgage Business

http://www.domain.com.au/news/bondi-hoarders-auction-cancelled-yet-again-as-family-make-lastminute-payment-20160627-gpszp4/

Bondi hoarders’ auction cancelled - again

Residents paid their clean-up debts in a last-minute appearance at the Sheriff's Office, for the fourth time preventing the auction of their home.