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Perth house price growth to lead the nation in 2021 CBRE

CBRE 2021 Australia Real Estate Market Outlook Report predicts Perth residential market to be the nation’s front runner, with house prices expected to grow between 9%-12% and unit prices to lift 5%-7% in 2021. CBRE Head of Residential Research Craig Godber said Western Australia economic backdrop was supporting the robust growth forecasts.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

'The Terrace', Shaun Lockyer fuses heritage elegance with modern functionality - Place

The Terrace Sherwood for sale by Ann-Karyn Fraser and Heath Williams of Place New Farm who told WILLIAMS MEDIA “It is everything a family could want in a house.”

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Centennial Coal lists 100-year old Lithgow residence ‘Lidsdale House’

The heritage estate is for sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Jamie Giokaris of LJ Hooker Lithgow.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

‘Blair Lodge’ on the market for first time in 43 years - Place

The historic Queenslander c1907 includes two lots of land and views of the Brisbane River. For sale by Courtney Caulfield and Simon Caulfield of Place.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brand new apartment with views over both reaches of the Brisbane River sold by Place

Sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "We've never seen market conditions like this before.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Why Natural Floors Melbourne has partnered with Kay & Burton Concierge

With Rachel Gill's passion for her products, Natural Floors Melbourne perfectly complements Kay & Burton Concierge's integrated offering to their clients.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Exceptional Alderley Queenslander on substantial 1419 square metre site - Place

Stylishly renovated Alderley character home at 20 Plymouth Street for sale by Judy Goodger of Place Newfarm. The expansive residence in one of Brisbane’s most liveable suburbs will appeal to buyers looking for an inner-city haven with space to add lifestyle amenities such as a north-south tennis court. Judy Goodger told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

REINSW: Fine details needed on rental repayment plan

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has acknowledged the NSW Government’s intention to protect tenants in rental arrears beyond March 27 but has urged Government to provide clarity on what “support” for landlords and tenants actually means ahead of the looming deadline.

National

Real Estate Sales Online RESO Digital offer management tool, saving agents time

RESO the digital offer management tool saving agents time is fast becoming a popular platform to manage buyers and their offers for the property industry Williams Media talks with RESO CEO Kate Chalk.

National

The Economy

Two industry pioneers join to benefit both agents and their vendors

Renowned Pay On Success innovator ListSure and Pay Later rising star Campaign Flow are coming together to offer their Vendors the choice to Pay On Success, Pay Later or Pay Now.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/mirvac-to-pioneer-build-to-rent-sector-20170829-gy6vgb

Mirvac to pioneer build to rent sector

Property players expect a 4.5% yield from Australia's build-to rent market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/apra-campaign-succeeds-as-investoronly-loans-fall/news-story/45c192d20ab28af08b531e7a8a2f7a38

APRA campaign succeeds as investor-only loans fall

APRA’s attempts to curb investor lending in the property market appear to be working.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-developers-shift-to-focus-on-land-plays/news-story/361fdbc5edbd6858bee3ba5c1f63154d

Chinese developers shift to focus on land plays

Major Chinese developers are continuing to pursue land deals in Sydney and Melbourne, but with a shift towards long-term land subdivision plays.

The Australian

https://sourceable.net/crane-cable-slams-into-sydneys-luna-park/

Crane Cable Slams into Sydney’s Luna Park August 30th, 2017

A crane has collapsed on Sydney Harbour, launching a metal wire into Luna Park’s iconic face entrance in what’s been labelled a “catastrophic failure” that could have killed someone.

Sourceable

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-31/chinese-property-investment-starts-to-cool/8858866

Chinese property investor interest in Australia cools as tougher regulations bite

Offshore Chinese investors have helped drive the Australian property market to new heights. But with the tightening of government regulations, that interest is shifting to other attractive markets.

ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/china-correction-would-have-negative-effect-on-australia-property/news-story/40587c94217b22a2dc8ac247659d0265

China correction would have negative effect on Australia property

We need to watch what is happening in China because there is a potential convergence of events in China and Australia.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/markets/aussie-dollar-to-hit-us85-in-2018-cba-analysts-say-20170830-gy757g

Aussie dollar to hit US85¢ in 2018, CBA says

A continued slide in the greenback could see the Aussie dollar push as high as US85¢ by the end of next year.

The Australian Financial Review

https://sarealestatenews.com.au/crackdown-chinese-investment-may-hurt-first-home-buyers/

Crackdown on Chinese investment may hurt first-home buyers

“The decision by the Chinese government to restrict property development... will create a loss of supply in the residential unit market,” says REISA president Alex Ouwens.

SA Real Estate News