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Classic Prahran Victorian sold after 6 days on the market

Sold by Julia de Campo and Gowan Stubbings of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA "Our sales have been consistently strong and relatively quick as buyers do not want to miss out.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Coronet Court art deco gem sold for $855,000

Sold by Tom Lyne of Ray White New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Art deco apartments in New Farm always draw strong interest.”

The Economy

Are fixed rates a better option in an uncertain market?

As interest rates are cut to help keep the economy alive, mortgage comparison companies discuss the pros and cons of fixing mortgages.

National

Housing activity yet to impact GDP

While the new Housebuilder package will help, the Housing Industry Association warns a sharper contraction in residential building activity is imminent.

International

The Economy

Land in the bank: Why future development sites are the perfect port in a storm

Jack Brown from Indonesian property brokerage Invest Islands outlines the advantages of land banking in the current climate.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Available rental stock in Perth dropping at a rapid rate

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has revealed Perth’s rental stock has been quickly absorbed, with listings falling by 17 per cent in May.

National

Politics

Property industry responds to Government housing stimulus

Overwhelming positive response to the Federal Government's HouseBuilder stimulus package across the building industry bodies.

National

The Economy

Housing values dip lower as sales recover

CoreLogic Home Value Index results for May show Australian dwelling values posted their first month-on-month decline since June last year.

National

The Economy

Quarterly housing report shows affordability improved

The REIA's quarterly report gives a snapshot of the housing industry showing a slight improvement before the effects of Coronavirus.

National

Design

Winners announced online for 2020 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards

Due to COVID-19 the 2020 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards were announced online for the first time in HIA history on 29 May, successfully showcasing the winners and finalists to a wide-reaching national audience.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/wa-builder-aveling-homes-accused-over-misleading-reviews/news-story/8f42519130ba8842886b67c0e730e098

WA builder Aveling Homes accused over ‘misleading’ reviews

The ACCC is taking a Perth home building company to court for allegedly setting up misleading review websites.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/scott-morrison-says-high-house-prices-are-real-not-an-investor-bubble-20170313-guwurn

Scott Morrison says high house prices are 'real', not an investor bubble

The government may allow first homeowners to access their superannuation to break into the property market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/debt-stress-in-mining-towns-vexes-investors-20170310-guvj4y.html

Debt stress in mining towns vexes investors

Mortgage pain in towns hit by a commodities downturn is beginning to be felt in parts of the financial system.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/living-alone-is-the-fastest-growing-trend-thats-outstripping-housing-supply-20170306-gus5j3

Living alone is the fastest growing trend that's outstripping housing supply

One-person households in NSW are projected to rise from 630,000 in 2011 to 1.03m by 2036; the demand for studios, one-bedroom apartments, or small houses is outstripping supply.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/treasury/incentives-for-elderly-to-downsize-homes/news-story/017713973eadd884fcef4f0865181c15

Incentives for elderly to downsize homes

The federal government is expected to lower barriers that discourage older Australians from 'downsizing'.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/smsfs-and-family-trusts-are-the-latest-way-to-get-your-kids-into-the-property-market-20170310-guv8hm

SMSFs and family trusts latest way to get kids into the property market

Investors are becoming increasingly concerned about housing affordability and those that already have mortgages are using SMSFs to buy property for their children.

The Australian Financial Review

http://thenewdaily.com.au/life/relationships/2017/03/11/living-with-your-ex/

Living with your ex: a new reality for many Australians

Living with the ex after a relationship ends is a growing phenomenon, and is caused by the high cost of housing.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/off-the-plan-apartments-prone-to-30-per-cent-price-falls-20170308-gut7h4

Off the plan apartments prone to 30% price falls

Buyers of some capital city apartments bought off the plan and sold within 18 months are losing up to 30% of their investment, according to analysis by property valuer Herron Todd White.

The Australian Financial Review