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Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Perth market on sustained growth trajectory as virus hit

The latest CoreLogic report showed Perth was on a fifth consecutive month price growth.

National New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Extended hours for NSW building sites will save jobs: HIA

Planning & Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes to allow construction sites to operate on weekends and public holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National

The Economy

No uniform approach for residential tenants and landlords

States and territories are to take on the responsibility of agreements between tenants and landlords which is disappointing, said Adrian Kelly, president of REIA

The Economy

REIWA urges the McGowan Government to provide support for residential tenants and owners

REIWA looks forward to working with the State Government on a favourable solution which will assist landlords, tenants and property managers during this crisis.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

How one of Brisbane's iconic restaurants, Moda is operating during the current COVID-19 restrictions

Moda Restaurant has launched a providore selection and is offering a new pick up and delivery menu including Javier's famous Queensland seafood paella.

Tasmania (Tas.)

Politics

Tenants have an obligation to pay rent

The emergency period amendments do not provide for a rent holiday, said Real Estate Institute of Tasmania

National

The Economy

John McGrath – The rental market and Covid-19

Short term rental reductions, engaging with banks and understanding insurance are some of the steps taken by landlords and renters, says John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents.

National

The Economy

REIA plan to keep as many real estate agents as possible working

The REIA have requested the Fair Work Commission vary the award to keep real estate agents employed.

National

The Economy

Preliminary auction clearance rate at 48 per cent

The pre-Easter weekend saw a much lower expectation of properties sold at auction.

The Economy

REIQ Urgently call on State Government to protect QLD property market.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is seeking urgent action from the Queensland State Government to assist in maintaining the stability of the Queensland property market in the face of the economic impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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News Roundup

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/successful-people-money-2015-11#/#-1

Nine successful people share the smartest thing they have ever done with their money

Farnoosh Torabi, personal finance expert, bestselling author, and host of the podcast 'So Money', said the smartest she ever did was purchasing real estate in New York City in 2004 and holding onto it until 2014.

Business Insider

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/bankwest-under-fire-for-lending-changes-20170213-gubprb

Bankwest under fire for lending changes

Property investors who are relying on negative gearing to boost their borrowing capacity, claim Bankwest's changes are creating "uncertainty" and are "unfair".

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/02/13/14/32/real-estate-websites-in-legal-row-over-ads

Real estate websites in legal row over ads

Two of Australia's best-known real estate websites have crossed swords after one ran an advertising campaign claiming to be the biggest and best in the country.

9news.com.au

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/sekisui-house-has-37bn-of-works-in-queensland-pipeline/news-story/8a506159b9e11cd8305daae6d1e435a2

Sekisui House has $3.7bn of works in Queensland pipeline

Japanese development giant Sekisui House is forging ahead with $3.7 billion of works in southeast Queensland, including its controversial Brisbane and Sunshine Coast developments.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/02/12/diy-selling-property/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170213_TND

DIY selling your property has never been easier

"It is understandable that vendors want to save on commission, but an agent can bring a lot to the table."

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/9bn-home-affordability-scheme-to-be-dumped-in-may-budget/news-story/9765e3a8c7cbdca45a090464aff1c82e

Home affordability scheme to be dumped in May budget

The Rudd government scheme, with almost $1.5bn a year in grants to the states, has not delivered measurable improvement in the provision of affordable housing.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/why-i-will-never-buy-a-new-apartment-in-sydney-20170209-gu9i4n.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1677-edtrl-other%3Annn-17/02/2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o%26sa%3DD%26usg%3DALhdy28zsr6qiq

Why I will never buy a new apartment in Sydney

"I'd think a thousand times before taking on one of the cookie-cutter white boxes spewing from the development industry in the name of 'solving the housing crisis'", says Elizabeth Farrelly.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/nimbyism-or-greed-development-battles-turn-nasty-20170116-gtsbnd

Nimbyism or greed: Development battles turn nasty

A battle is unfolding between BRW Rich List developer Tim Gurner and local residents in gentrifying inner-Melbourne Fitzroy North over an apartment project.

The Australian Financial Review