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The Economy

March housing finance numbers at their peak

ABS housing figures for March may be a high point for some months to come, according to Adrian Kelly of REIA.

National

The Economy

Real Estate Institutes respond to COVID-19 VS Australian Property

Ripehouse Advisory’s whitepaper 'COVID-19 vs Australian Property' has revealed the real estate industry heads are mostly on the same page, being cautiously optimistic.

National

The Economy

April sees a decrease in new property listings

Louis Christopher reports on a decline in sales listings and the stability of asking prices in his SQM Research report.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Victorian vacancy rates improve easing rental squeeze

Rental prices have fallen in metropolitan Melbourne following a month of some improvement in vacancy rates across the state, say REIV

National

People

Real Estate training comes to the agents

4,500 agents were glued to their screens for AREC's first of four free educational webinars, said John McGrath Founder of AREC.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Analysis of four properties sold by McGrath through the pandemic

150 enquiries for one property that sold recently through McGrath Estate Agents, despite restrictions. WILLIAMS MEDIA analysed four properties that have sold recently.

National

The Economy

Listing volumes down but prices remain stable say The Agency

Despite the number of houses on the market, there is still strong demand and agents like The Agency are seeing the results.

National

Politics

John McGrath – Stamp duty impacts our ability to move house

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents said stamp duty can limit people's choices when life circumstances change.

The Economy

REINSW welcomes NSW Government’s decisions to reduce restrictions on agents and supports the overhaul of NSW tax system

REINSW supports and commends the NSW Treasurer’s commitment to overhaul the taxation regime currently applied to the property industry.

National

The Economy

NSW to reopen property inspections and on-site auctions from next weekend

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Health Brad Hazzard NSW property market will roll out the welcome mat from next weekend with agents and vendors able to hold traditional property inspections and on-site auctions

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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