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French Provincial family classic sold in Brighton

Sold by Alex Schiavo and Tamara Penno of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "This sale is a positive sign that family homes at this level are still realising some good interest."

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Get to know Holly Longmuir of RT Edgar Mornington Peninsula

"I am very confident about the next six months in the premium market on the Mornington Peninsula."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Bernadette O’Shea and chef Josh Lopez bring the taste of a champagne lifestyle into Brisbane homes

Followers of Bernadette’s intimate soirees and Josh’s award-winning dining experiences can continue to enjoy "cold champagne and hot food" delivered during COVID-19 restrictions.

National

The Economy

Is it time to fix and forget your home loan?

Interest in fixed rate home loans has increased since the RBA's emergency cash rate cut to 0.25 per cent.

National

The Economy

Quarterly Rental Market Report

WILLIAMS MEDIA consolidates the latest news on rental markets for the first quarter of 2020.

Northern Territory (NT)

The Economy

NT Market is down but not out

REINT reports a decrease in sales for the quarter, but the figures are still above last year with a small rise in median prices.

National

The Economy

Housing values remain stable in April

CoreLogic's latest report shows most regions had an increase in home values with the national monthly pace slowing but still growing.

National

The Economy

A lesson from past shocks and impacts on the residential market: CBRE

CBRE Research delves into lessons learnt from the most recent economic shocks as the property market heads into a Coronvirus-impacted economy.

National

Construction

Housing construction costs rise in first quarter 2020

The latest CoreLogic residential construction costs report (CHIP – March quarter) is out confirming costs associated with housing construction continued to rise over the first quarter of 2020 by 1 per cent.

National

The Economy

Elephant in the room: Landlord insurance

REIA's Adrian Kelly gives advice on what residential property investors should do when dealing with their landlord insurance.

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News Roundup

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/promoted-content/15838-four-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-property-through-your-smsf

Four things to consider when buying a property through your SMSF

There’s a reason more Australians are using SMSFs to buy an investment property. But there are a few things to consider before diving in the deep end.

Smart Property Investment

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-cave-has-a-new-neighborthe-she-shed-1485885279?mod=e2fb

The Man Cave Has a New Neighbor—the She Shed

Tiny houses with mood lighting, flower boxes, bistro tables, throw pillows, and pink furniture are popping up in backyards.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-20/housing-affordability-debate-analysis-how-did-we-get-here/8284646

Housing affordability: How did we get here?

Our obsession with property is reflected in our tax system.

The ABC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/bankers-affirm-their-commitment-to-london-operations-20170216-gues7x

Bankers affirm their commitment to London operations

Britain's financiers are determined to keep operations in the the country after Brexit, predicting London will a pre-eminent business centre.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/timbers-green-shoots-hume-vin-harink-to-build-clt-childcare-centre-20170213-guc22t

Hume, Vin Harink to build CLT childcare centre

Hume Partners Property, the developer behind Melbourne's tallest timber office tower, is also building a single-storey childcare centre.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/alan-kohler/housing-affordability-look-at-the-incentives/news-story/3adb7df2058a439c45bcfeab242c8df9

Incentives make buyers ‘lambs to slaughter’

The professionals engaged in real estate are incentivised to push prices higher.

The Australian

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-real-estate-micro-blocks-of-80sqm-to-go-on-sale/news-story/fb75cd088bc1186db42ddf87033ea375

Perth real estate Micro blocks of 80sqm to go on sale

'Micro lots' are set to shake-up Perth's housing market when they go on sale this year, with block sizes shrinking to suit smaller budgets and changing lifestyles.

Perth now

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/coalition-remains-open-to-capital-gains-tax-rise-to-tackle-housing-affordability/news-story/2ba46f5c93a3635b46e7e7498837ebd7

Coalition remains open to capital gains tax rise to tackle housing affordability

The government remains open to increasing in capital gains tax in the May budget to tackle housing affordability, as backbenchers step up calls for action.

The Australian