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Demand for residential land elevated - HIA

“The announcement of HomeBuilder in June 2020 spurred demand for residential land across the country,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney’s vacancy rate on the rise again, as regional areas tighten - REINSW

The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for March 2021 show that vacancies in Sydney are once again on the rise.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Inside the ‘fast paced’ Brisbane rental market

WILLIAMS MEDIA spoke with Lucinda Owen of Place Ascot about the current competitiveness in the Brisbane rental market.

National

The Economy

Homes should be at the heart of Budget 2021 as Aussie jobs come back online - REIA

With the welcome news that an additional 70,000 new jobs were added to the economy in March and with unemployment now sitting at 5.6%, the May 2021 Budget is expected to focus on getting Australia back to a ‘new normal’ and looking beyond the pandemic.

National

The Economy

HomeBuilder change to support delivery of homes: HIA

Today’s announcement by the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, Michael Sukkar, that the HomeBuilder commencement time will be extended to 18 months is extremely welcome news for the housing industry, the economy and for those embracing the HomeBuilder grant.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Positive cash flow investing widely available

Property investors have an unprecedented opportunity to buy positively geared or ‘cash flow’ investments across Australia, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Elevated family home with leafy outlook – REAL Specialists

Offering two levels of comfortable living and dual-living potential, this Banora Point home is for sale via Corey Moret of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

'Magnolia': beautiful Greenslopes Queenslander and gardens - Place

With a masterfully redesigned floorplan promising an unmatched lifestyle, Magnolia's resort style is ideal for year-round entertaining. For sale by Denis Najzar of Place Woolloongabba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Woollahra Village sandstone cottage with architectural redesign - The Agency

For sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "The market has always responded well to this house."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand hilltop residence with Brisbane City views - Place

This bespoke Camp Hill residence offers Hollywood-inspired glamour with the perfect space for any occasion. For sale by Denis Najzar and James Curtain of Place.

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News Roundup

https://www.curbed.com/2016/3/1/11131758/stahl-case-study-house-22

Bruce Stahl reflects on his childhood in a modernist icon

Bruce Stahl grew up in one of the most famous 'Case Study' homes in Los Angeles, where he roller skated across the cantilevered concrete floors designed by midcentury architect Pierre Koenig.

Curbed

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/09/26/cooling-property-market-rethink-selling-auction/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170927_TND

Why cooling property market should make you rethink selling by auction

Revolutionary Real Estate founder David Kaity says buyers in Sydney and Melbourne have been conditioned to believe selling at auction is the only way to get the highest price.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/housing-the-big-test-of-lowes-tenure-at-the-rba-20170927-gypmn2

House prices are Lowe's big test

Philip Lowe governor of the RBA has hinted that he wouldn't change interest rates just to return inflation to the 2-3 per cent target range if that compromised the health of the financial system.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/free-flights-and-174-basis-point-rate-cuts-to-woo-property-borrowers-20170926-gypgvr

Free flights and big discounts to woo investors

Lenders are offering free international flights, household appliances, special discounts and improved terms to entice borrowers.

The Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/state-regulators-reckless-and-dangerous/

State Regulators: Reckless and Dangerous

How recent change to NSW consumer protections benefit the consumer is beyond comprehension, but on the other hand the benefit to developers appears to be immense.

Sourceable

https://bluenotes.anz.com/posts/2017/09/nine-charts-that-tell-the-story-of-the-housing-market

Nine charts that tell the story of the housing market

The housing market is cooling, with weaker auction results pointing to slower price growth through 2017. Tighter borrowing conditions and higher interest rates are likely to weigh on price growth into the new year.

bluenotes

https://www.domain.com.au/news/what-home-ownership-and-renting-will-look-like-in-2027-20170926-gyh7yn/

What home ownership and renting will look like in 2027

From bonds and tenancy rights to new disrupters in real estate, renting in 2027 is likely to be a far cry from today.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/world/chinas-property-sector-looks-risky-but-dont-blame-state-controls-20170926-gyoy9g

China's property sector looks risky

But don't blame state controls.

The Australian Financial Review