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Sutton Forest country estate with stone homestead – The Agency

Bordered by large land holdings, with stunning views, this country home was built from the ground up, using stone sourced from the property itself. For sale by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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‘Moreton House’: Significant Wynnum residence circa 1937 - Place

The Hamptons-inspired home features views stretching from Manly to Moreton Island. For sale by Marc Sorrentino of Place Manly.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Iconic home on Melbourne’s Riviera sold by Kay & Burton

Sold by Eleisha Doherty, of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA "The beach, cafe culture, schools and transport really do make it an enviable place to call home.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Place sells palatial Rochedale estate for $3,900,000

Sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Over the past few months, we have seen record levels of inquiry across all price brackets."

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Gypsy Village Victorian 'Bristol House' sold above top end of range - The Agency

The Sandringham home was sold by Simone Tindall and Christine Henderson of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "COVID has been positive for this segment of the market."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Bulimba home sold above reserve after virtual tours with Abu Dhabi, Zurich, Newcastle and Sydney - Place

The grand Queenslander saw 'phenomenal' interest due to its street appeal, large block and position within walking distance of Oxford Street. Sold by Charmaine McDonald and Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

National

The Economy

Investor housing loan commitments rise to a new high - REIA

The May 2021 Lending to Households and Business figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the value of new loan commitments for housing increased again with investors back in force.

National

The Economy

Loans for new home building remain elevated but below peak - HIA

“The number of loans for the construction of a new dwelling continued to fall in May, but remain elevated compared to pre-COVID levels,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

National

People

Agents produce exceptional results in lockdown - RESO

RESO Agents pivoting their sales campaigns in the face of restrictions.

National

People

REAP Dashboard provides central reporting to help agencies

REAP Dashboard provides central reporting to help agencies see their results clearly, organise their critical information and to save time. REAP Dashboards Co-Founder Chris Mercer spoke with Andrew Hoggett of Richardson and Wrench Elizabeth Bay and Potts Point.

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News Roundup

http://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/2017/11/21/taylor-swift-house/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171121_PM_Update

Privacy-seeking Taylor Swift makes Beverly Hills home into a fortress

Taylor Swift has received approval to build an almost two-metre tall visibility block around her front porch.

The New Daily

http://blogs.unsw.edu.au/cityfutures/blog/2017/11/facts-sink-glib-housing-supply-mantra-the-focus-must-be-on-affordable-rental/

Facts sink glib housing supply mantra – the focus must be on affordable rental

ANU academics Ben Phillips and Cukkoo Joseph have blown a hole in the sacred claim that fixing housing unaffordability is simply a matter of boosting housing supply.

City Futures Blog

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-20/foreign-investment-surcharge-could-turn-away-buyers-agents-warn/9171982

Foreign investment surcharge could turn buyers away from South Australia, agents warn

Real estate agents specialising in overseas investors have warned the South Australian government a new levy on foreign investment will damage the state's reputation as a good place to invest.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/rba-calls-out-lack-of-transparency-in-mortgage-rates-20171120-gzp2on?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29105325&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/news/economy/rba-calls-out-lack-of-transparency-in-mortgage-rates-20171120-gzp2on%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-11-21&Day_Sent=21112017

RBA calls out lack of transparency in mortgage rates

The RBA has called for more transparency on mortgage rates as the gap in mortgage rates between new and old borrowers widens.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-housing-boom-is-over-but-so-is-the-mining-drag-hsbcs-paul-bloxham-20171120-gzoszk?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29105325&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/the-housing-boom-is-over-but-so-is-the-mining-drag-hsbcs-paul-bloxham-20171120-gzoszk%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-11-21&Day_Sent=21112017

The housing boom is over, but so is the mining drag

A slowdown in the housing market will not lead to a hit in consumer spending because Australian households have been paying spare cash into their mortgages rather than withdrawing it.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/housing-supply-alone-wont-fix-the-affordability-crisis-modelling-shows-20171119-gzobxa.html

Housing supply alone won't fix the affordability crisis, modelling shows

Claims that simply increasing the number of homes in Sydney will fix the housing affordability crisis have been challenged by new modelling.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/chinese-buyers-go-cool-on-australia-homes

Chinese buyers go cool on Australia homes

Chinese demand for Australian residential property has eased because of tighter capital controls imposed by Beijing and tougher restrictions on mortgage lending by local banks.

Business Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/bargainhunt-buyers-bussed-in-as-brisbane-unit-sales-fall-over/news-story/ce18697f5a0129ae6ea4a3d0086f6ec0

Bargain-hunt buyers bussed in as Brisbane unit sales fall over

The wave of new apartments flooding the Brisbane market has spawned property tours in which bargain hunters are bussed to newly built projects where defaults — largely by Chinese buyers — have led to units being put back on the market at deep discounts.

The Australian