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February saw declining vacancy rates

National residential rates have declined even further over the month, according to Louis Christopher of SQM Research.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Whole floor residence atop The Englefield

This contemporary apartment provides a complete lifestyle solution in one of Melbourne's most liveable suburbs. For sale by Sam Nathan of Colliers International Residential Melbourne.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Rental property demand going strong in Brisbane

Brisbane rental properties in strong demand, according to SPACE Property.

National

The Economy

What do we predict is going to grow/change in 2020? - Part II

Specialist Property Recruitment's Sharon Bennie looks to the year ahead for employment in real estate.

National

People

REIA postpones awards night in wake of Coronavirus

As the Federal Government initiates processes to combat Coronavirus, large conferences are to be banned, including the REIA 2020 Awards for Excellence

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Coastal regional markets & satellite cities perform best

New CoreLogic analysis looked at prices across Australia's regional areas over 12 months to find best performers, says John McGrath

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

House-sized Brisbane penthouse for sale stunning CBD views Ray White New Farm

Combining 4 apartments into one, this house sized residence offers incomparable space, position and privacy, with views from the Gateway to Story Bridge and Brisbane CBD For sale by Christine Rudolph Ray White New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

What a State of Emergency means for Victorian real estate

This morning a state of emergency was called by the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews but what does this mean for real estate in the state?

National

The Economy

Auction markets strong despite coronavirus concerns

CoreLogic results for the weekend showed strong clearance rates of 70.6 per cent across 2,220 homes that went up for auction.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Richard Sholl Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales

"The age of the Sydney CBD being only a playground for investors is gone."

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News Roundup

https://www.domain.com.au/news/tighter-regulations-to-ruffle-chinese-property-buyers-feathers-this-lunar-new-year-20170127-gu01b9/

Tighter regulations to ruffle Chinese property buyers’ feathers this Lunar New Year

Agents fear this year's “golden week” may not be as busy.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/alan-kohler/accelerated-inheritance-solves-housing-affordability-crisis/news-story/9263eb7726270eeae7a0bb75c5e15d5c

Accelerated inheritance ‘solves’ housing affordability crisis

The real solution to housing affordability is already implemented by families everywhere: it’s accelerated inheritance. The government should be focusing on people who won't receive an inheritance.

The Australian

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jan/27/squatters-open-oligarchs-empty-london-property-as-homeless-shelter?CMP=soc_568

Squatters turn oligarch's empty London property into homeless shelter

A group of squatters has occupied an empty £15m central London property purchased by a Russian oligarch.

The Guardian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/tenants-hurt-as-airbnb-closes-in-on-empty-rental-properties-in-sydney-according-to-new-report-20170125-gtxqls/

Tenants hurt as Airbnb closes in on empty rental properties in Sydney

More than half the empty rental properties in Sydney’s holiday hotspots are likely to be listed on Airbnb.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/data-suggests-women-more-likely-to-buy-a-home-solo-than-men-20170125-gtyl39

Women more likely to buy a home solo than men

Single women becoming first-home buyers is a growing trend.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/how-premier-gladys-berejiklian-got-her-foot-on-the-sydney-property-ladder-20170125-gty9d8/

How Premier Gladys Berejiklian got her foot on the Sydney property ladder

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's home ownership record is representative of the average Australian's.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/trump-election-hasnt-changed-prices-sales-cbre/news-story/a774a7d1c11d2ae7c509d80744fafb00

Trump election hasn’t changed real estate sales, prices: CBRE

Analysts are still waiting to see what the Republican leader does in office.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/luna-park-operator-multiplex-in-court-over-blinding-lights/news-story/898715139da99bd75fbd3eb5e201b80c

Luna Park operator Multiplex in court over ‘blinding lights’

Residents have launched a legal and lobbying battle to make the operator of Luna Park, Brookfield Multiplex, respect planning restrictions and lease agreements with the state government covering the crown land.

The Australian