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Elegant Queenslander close to CBD in leafy Kalinga for sale: Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

A heritage property for a growing family with the flexibility to run a business from home. For sale through Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty.

National

The Economy

Pandemic impacts not as dramatic as predicted: REIA

The quarterly Real Estate Market Facts report from the REIA is not all doom and gloom, says REIA president Adrian Kelly.

People

Getting to know Johnny Ho of The Agency

Property management is all Johnny Ho of The Agency has known in his professional life.

National

The Economy

Housing Finance for July still on a roller-coaster ride: REIA

The latest ABS report shows historic falls in the value of home loans in May is followed by historical growth for the second month in a row, according to Adrian Kelly, president, REIA.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Strategic partnership formed as part of $3.6M The Agency West Coast rent roll sale

A reciprocal referral agreement between The Agency (West Coast) and Managex Funds Management will provide a platform of growth.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Design

The Agency ready to partner with The Block couple

This year on The Block, The Agency has its secret weapon, 2019’s on-site tradie, agent and contestant – Jesse Raeburn.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Off market sale over two blocks: Place Estate Agents

Heath Williams of Place Estate Agents managed to skillfully match up both buyer and seller to achieve an outstanding sale.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Politics

Concerns for tenants and landlords over emergency amendments: REIACT

Changes announced by the ACT Government to the residential emergency declaration has real estate body REIACT concerned.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Ascot property bought sight unseen: Place Estate Agents

The Gables of Ascot has sold through agent Drew Davies of Place Estate Agents, to Sydney buyers who were unable to inspect the property before buying.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Victoria's real estate industry call for review of government decision

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV),The Agency and Ray White Group have called for a review of the roadmap announced by the Andrews government, as customers suffer.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/singaporean-developer-fragrance-group-swoops-on-hobart-site/news-story/2e5df5b667674a24c4846f276d997bb3

Singaporean developer Fragrance Group swoops on Hobart site

Fragrance Group has pushed further into the Australian market, swooping on a large Hobart site that includes the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music building.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/mark-burgess-says-thirst-for-investment-property-is-a-red-flag-20170525-gwcqq2

Mark Burgess says thirst for investment property is a red flag

Former Future Fund MD Mark Burgess said the golden years of investment returns are over and highlighted the possibility of a downturn in the Australian housing market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/torrenstitled-new-homes-circling-back-into-innercity-sydney-20170524-gwc2v3

Torrens-titled new homes circling back into inner-city Sydney

Sydney developer Thirdi Group will build 37 rare Torrens-titled townhouses in Sydney's inner south suburb of Alexandria at a recently acquired $23m, 3300sqm site.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/as-bank-credit-tightens-qualitas-closes-new-500m-apartment-construction-fund-20170523-gwb3sm#ixzz4i3VlzbIG

As bank credit tightens, Qualitas closes new $500m apartment construction fund

Financier Qualitas has taken advantage of the demand for alternative sources of construction finance, closing a $500m development fund,the first of several to come.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/fears-over-home-loans-scrutiny/news-story/e2955a63ef6d51096d0740e8d9e6c967

Fears over home loans scrutiny

The prudential regulator has rapped the banking sector for lacking adequate technology to monitor home loans.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/lack-of-insulation-proper-fittings-mean-australian-houses-are-too-cold-for-many-20170524-gwazax/

Lack of insulation, proper fittings mean Australian houses are too cold for many

The Victorian government will invest $18.8m to make new homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient amid calls for stronger building regulations which many fear have dropped below international standards.

Domain

https://www.domain.com.au/news/millennials-spending-habits-the-same-as-baby-boomers-nab-consumer-survey-20170523-gwbd8v/

Millennials’ spending habits the same as baby boomers: NAB

With the financial battle lines drawn between millennials and baby boomers, a national survey shows their discretionary spending patterns have a lot in common.

Domain

https://www.rpmonline.com.au/news/15287-fake-rental-ads-in-abundance-due-to-agency-hack?utm_source=ResidentialPropertyManager&utm_campaign=23_05_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Fake rental ads flood market after agency hacked

A Perth-based real estate agency has had its computer systems hacked, resulting in scammers publishing fake rental ads.

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