The Real Estate Conversation

Contact

Christmas home loans hit new high, challenges remain for first home buyers

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Hayden Groves said that loan commitments increased for owner occupiers and investors while first home buyer activity rose marginally for the second month in a row.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

January results surprise to the upside, as Sydney and Melbourne growth rates stabilise - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s national measure of housing values rose by 1.1% in January, up 10 basis points from the December result, when the national index was up 1.0%.

National

People

Eddie Law CEO McGrath resignation

McGrath Limited has announced Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Law, has resigned from his position.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

REIT December Quarter Report - Bricks and mortar boom

The onset and uncertainty of COVID-19 has seen many Tasmanians access the local property market. The ability of Tasmania to minimise the COVID-19 threat and maintain strong and positive economic conditions has seen local real estate surge to record levels for the ninth consecutive year.

People

Performance, Innovation and Customer Experience is front and centre for McGrath and its agents

McGrath Estate Agents today announced highly regarded sales agent, principal and trainer Danny Grant has been appointed as Head of Performance and Innovation for the group.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Autumn auction season to open strongly

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, we’ll see a strong start to the Autumn auction season when it kicks off this week.

National

People

McGrath Board Renewal

McGrath Limited today announced the appointment of Juliana Nguyen as a Non-Executive Director.

National

The Economy

Is early in the New Year a good time to buy an investment property? - BMT

The New Year is when people set themselves a resolution or two. Is one of your goals to build an investment property portfolio? If so, you may be wondering if January is a good time to buy.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Burleigh Heads ocean and skyline views for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s

Nestled on 531 sqm in a private Burleigh Heads enclave, this full frontage Gold Coast residence with ocean views for sale by Scott Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

The Economy

CPI a mixed bag for housing and home buyers

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA), President, Hayden Groves said the CPI was a mixed bag for housing with a 4.2 per cent increase in the price of new dwelling purchase by owner-occupiers a major contributor.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/breaking-news/construction-activity-reaches-record-high/news-story/c50d9e919fc8967219798c280150d61a?utm_campaign=AP-RED-3apr2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Construction activity reaches record high

Construction activity expanded to an all-time high in March, with the new orders, employment, and delivery sub-indexes all reaching record highs.

news.com.au

https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/local-government/fremantle-to-test-demand-for-smaller-homes-ng-b88790757z?utm_campaign=AP-RED-3apr2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Fremantle to test demand for smaller homes

Western Australia’s port city will cap house size at 120sqm, encourage smaller homes of less than half that size, and mandate green space to stop the loss of trees to infill.

Perthnow.com.au

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobhaber/2018/04/02/canadian-real-estate-bubble-blowing-up-north/#79ecba741d5e

Canadian Real Estate Bubble Blowing Up North

The signs the Canadian property bubble will burst are popping up everywhere.

Forbes

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/colliers-international-offers-big-commissions-to-sell-luxury-fawkner-apartments-20180402-h0y8y0

Colliers offers big commissions to sell luxury Fawkner apartments

Property agents, brokers and advisers are being offered $50,000 cash incentives on top of regular commissions to sell luxury apartments; another $30,000 worth of free designer furniture is also being offered to encourage buyers to buy before the end of the month.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/lush-home-garden-landscaping/all?mbid=nl_04022018AM_Weekly&CNDID=22176954&spMailingID=13229758&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1380120529&spReportId=MTM4MDEyMDUyOQS2

52 Beautifully Landscaped Home Gardens

Breathtaking scenes to inspire your next plantings.

Architectural Digest

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/12088-parliamentary-committee-slams-apra-curbs

Parliamentary committee slams APRA curbs

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has scrutinised the regulator over its caps on investor and interest-only lending.

Mortgage Business

http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/198073/vietnamese-investors-buy-more-australian-property.html

Vietnamese investors buy more Australian property

Vietnamese are buying more property in Australia to have homes for their children studying in Australia, or to settle down in the country through investment programs.

VietNamNet

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/urban-high-lines-promoters-prepare-to-talk-up-the-walk/news-story/f6bcde7cabca1ba15502b38734bb6c59

Urban High Line’s promoters prepare to talk up the walk

A New York-style vision of urban renewal, a long pedestrian walkway built on a disused elevated railway line with parkland, kiosks and stalls along the way, has moved closer to reality in Sydney.

The Australian