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John McGrath – Millennials' impact on the property market

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents the prevalence of working from home allows millennials to reset the boundaries of their property search away from pricey inner city districts.

Tasmania (Tas.)

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REIT Awards for Excellence Winners

REIT recognise the outstanding achievement of the Real Estate Industry by announcing their 2021 Awards for Excellence winners.

Tasmania (Tas.)

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New REIT President.

Michael Walsh of Roberts Real Estate in Launceston has been elected REIT President for the 2021/22 year.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Escape on Lake Macquarie waterfront reserve for sale - Cullen Royle

This stunning Eraring property for sale by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Trent Iverson of Harris Iverson Real Estate, delivers nearly 4 acres of waterfront reserve land with views over Lake Macquarie and Myuna Bay.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Elegant family home in Mosman for sale - The Agency

The reinvention of this lower North Shore home for sale by Scott Thornton and Oscar Lewis of The Agency, has created a luxurious sanctuary with city skyline views.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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"Perfection" beachfront Melbourne apartment for sale - The Agency

Located in the only apartment building in Melbourne where you can walk out onto sand, First Point Beach apartment for sale by Michael Paproth and Ben Hughes of The Agency.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Modern Perth riverside home for sale - Bellcourt Property Group

The single-level Applecross home, for sale by Nick Wallace of Bellcourt Property Group enjoys views over the Swan River and city.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Classic Albert Park terrace for sale - The Agency

The Danks Street home for sale by Ben Hughes and Michael Paproth of The Agency, offers elegant, yet practical family living in a sought-after location.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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RP Data founder's Norman Park riverside home sold by Place Bulimba

The multi-level Norman Park home sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA attracted strong interest from international, interstate, and local buyers.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Stone homestead in Sutton Forest sold by The Agency

The Southern Highlands acreage sold by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency, who are seeing "extremely strong" interest in lifestyle/rural property throughout the area.

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News Roundup

https://bluenotes.anz.com/posts/2018/02/Q-A-sustainable-homes-for-sustainable-communities

Sustainable homes for sustainable communities

Affordable housing, delivered sustainably and with an emphasis on social connection, helps create thriving communities, says Jeremy McLeod, architect and founder of Nightingale Housing.

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https://www.yourmortgage.com.au/mortgage-news/charitable-landlords-are-striving-to-make-a-difference/246859/

Charitable landlords are striving to make a difference

An emerging class of philanthropic landlords are leveraging their property ownership to help other Australians on the brink of homelessness.

Your Mortgage

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11959-finance-industry-facing-client-id-dilemma

Finance industry facing client ID dilemma

Up to 95% of Australian financial service firms are having difficulty identifying their customers, says a new report by data consultant GBG.

Mortgage Business

https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/energy-lead/local-government-energy-lead/south-australian-labor-looks-to-renewables-for-election-win/97811

South Australian Labor looks to renewables for election win

The South Australian Labor party is pushing hard on renewables in an effort to shore up support ahead of the 17 March state election.

The Fifth Estate

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/sydney-nsw/hobart-beat-sydney-melbourne-brisbane-and-perth-for-price-growth-over-the-past-15-years/news-story/758a8da7108f7f2451816855e24a09ff

Hobart beat Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth for price growth over the past 15 years

A review of 15 years of home sales has revealed Sydney prices grew at the slowest rate of all capitals, despite the recent boom.

news.com.au

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-to-get-its-own-productivity-commission-to-lower-living-costs-20180218-p4z0rl.html

NSW to get its own Productivity Commission to lower living costs

The Berejiklian government will establish its own Productivity Commission to find ways to improve housing affordability, lower living costs, and make it easier to move to NSW and do business in the state.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-lots-nestor-affordable-housing-20180208-story.html

City selling $1 lots

Is this the future of 'affordable housing' for the middle class?

The San Diego Union-Tribune

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/ing-macquarie-virgin-cut-interestonly-home-loan-rates-20180220-h0wcwf

Lenders slash rates for investor loans

ING, Macquarie Bank and Virgin Money are reducing rates on interest-only investment loans despite regulatory efforts to curb these loans due to concerns about growing household debt.

The Australian Financial Review