The Real Estate Conversation

Contact

CommBank launches CommBank HSI Index - new Household Spending Intentions Index

"We are incredibly proud to launch one of the most reliable leading indicators of Australian household consumption, one that’s backed by Commonwealth Bank’s world-class data and insights,” said Andrew Hinchliff, Group Executive of Institutional Banking and Markets.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Century 21 is proud to announce the opening of their newest office Century 21 NorthEast.

Led by experienced principals, Shelley and Tony Bezuidenhout, the office will be their third under the C21 brand.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Currumbin Waters family entertainer for sale - REAL Specialists

The Gold Coast residence for sale by Cait Hodge of REAL Specialists, features multiple living areas and leafy outlooks.

National

The Economy

New home sales stabilise at strong levels - HIA

The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states – is a leading indicator of future detached home construction.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Outstanding young agent Andrew Diadyk joins Stone Macarthur

Stone Macarthur’s newest agent Andrew Diadyk easily ranks among the industry’s most dedicated. With no sales experience or support, the 24-year-old kicked off his eponymous agency making calls from his bedroom.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

DiJones intensifies marketing, brand focus with new hire

Delivering sustainable, long-term agent and client value continues to be a focal point for DiJones with the appointment of Anjee Hopton to the role of brand and marketing operations manager.

International National

People

Openn expands team across Australia and USA

Openn Negotiation Limited has expanded its Australian and US teams with the addition of Mr Michael Price and Mr Andre Vidic.

National

People

McGrath St Kilda scores record three time win on The Block

Agents Michael Townsend and Josh Stirling of McGrath St Kilda made The Block history as they scored a hat- trick achieving the winning bids in 2018, 2020 and again this year.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

John McGrath – Victoria offers the best incentives for home buyers

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, if there was ever any doubt about the resilience of Australian property, Melbourne provides a case study of strength in adversity.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

NYC inspired warehouse conversion in Paddington for sale – The Agency

Bespoke NY loft inspired conversion in an exclusive Paddington pocket near Trumper Park for sale by Ben Collier and Davide Talone of The Agency.

Pages

News Roundup

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/13/richard-meier-leave-absence-sexual-harassment-allegations/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Richard%20Meier%20steps%20down%20following%20sexual%20harassment%20allegations&utm_content=Richard%20Meier%20steps%20down%20following%20sexual%20harassment%20allegations%20CID_2a544e28100a82226e0032e6e058bc21&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Read%20more

Richard Meier takes leave of absence following sexual harassment allegations

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier says he was "deeply troubled and embarrassed" by accusations of sexual harassment against him, and has temporarily stepped down from his company.

Dezeen

https://theconversation.com/home-ownership-foundations-are-being-shaken-and-the-impacts-will-be-felt-far-and-wide-91664

Home ownership foundations are being shaken, and the impacts will be felt far and wide

Growing numbers of Australians clearly face an uncertain future in a changing housing system.

The Conversation

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/western-sydney-s-aerotropolis-a-game-changer-says?utm_source=Industry%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=fd79aff43e-Industry%2520Newsletter%2520-%252020180313091947&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6d140c101-fd79aff43e-136160237

Western Sydney's Aerotropolis a game changer

Western Sydney's City Deal is a 'game changer' and could mean 200,000 new jobs, says the Property Council of Australia.

Architecture & Design

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/03/10/gum-trees-palm-trees-perils-investing-property-pacific-islands/

The perils of investing in property in the Pacific Islands

Retirees interested in buying homes in the Pacific are being warned they need to be very careful to avoid losing their money.

The New Daily

https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/property/reiwa-forecasts-upturn-in-wa-home-building-in-latest-sign-the-property-market-has-bottomed-out-ng-b88770883z?utm_campaign=AP-RED-13mar2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

REIWA forecasts upturn in WA home building in latest sign the property market has bottomed

Tradies say they are starting to see an upturn in demand for their services.

Perth now

http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/are-we-living-together-too-soon/news-story/7e8ed7776ef3dada6bce953ca161c573

Are we living together too soon?

With Sydney and Melbourne now two of the world’s most expensive cities for housing, many newly dating couples don’t feel they have much choice other than shacking up sooner than they’d planned.

news.com.au

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-12/australia-is-struggling-to-handle-its-swelling-population/9535116

'We've done an abysmal job'

Australia is struggling to handle its swelling population.

ABC

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/greystar-optimistic-on-tax-treatment-of-buildto-rent-units/news-story/4d09ff39f745a1f5e3472dc2450fb6f7

Greystar optimistic on tax treatment of build-to rent units

The local boss of US real estate giant Greystar is hopeful the federal government will reconsider the tax treatment of the build-to-rent apartment sector.

The Australian