The Real Estate Conversation

Andrew Thompson joins Loan Market

Andrew Thompson is a man with a vision and an advocate with the right skills for Loan Market brokers.

Insurance ‘red zones’ in wake of bushfires, risking value for owners

Starr Partners CEO Douglas Driscoll calls for better protection for rural and regional residents in 'danger zones'.

People

How to be equal and better

Real estate heavyweight Peter Hanscomb is the first in a series of podcasts on The Real Estate Conversation and he speaks with Lee Woodward of the Real Estate Academy.

New South Wales (NSW)

New development site has hit the market

Development approved site opposite Jordan Springs Public School, in western Sydney, is up for sale through Knight Frank agents Linda Zhu, Grant Bulpett and Dominic Ong

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

A beginner’s guide to depreciation

BMT Tax Depreciation shows how investors can claim all they are entitled to when it comes to depreciation on their properties.

Queensland (Qld)

Design

Calling all Queensland builders for 2020 awards

Have you built something you’re proud of? There’s never been a better time to enter the 2020 Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards.

People

McGrath Bankstown benefits from new top talent

Principal of McGrath Bankstown George Kapos has announced that leading local agent, Rania Azzi, has joined his team.

The value of home loan figures continue to increase

Recently released figures from the ABS show owner occupiers continue to drive the value of home loans, according to REIA president Adrian Kelly

Queensland (Qld)

Sale of historic home gets Brisbane off to a flying start

Historic Brisbane home Cintra House in Bowen Hills has recently sold for more than $7million, advises Josh Brown and Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm.

South Australia (SA)

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/mcgrath-ceo-cameron-judson-upbeat-after-torrid-first-year-on-asx-20161206-gt5kk3

Median house price reaches record highs for SA

The final quarter of 2019 shows a stunning return to form for South Australia with the median price again reaching a new record high and the volume of sales massively up from the previous quarter, according to REISA president Brett Roenfeldt.

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News Roundup

McGrath upbeat after torrid first year on ASX

McGrath CEO Cameron Judson is depending on the turnaround of the 10 company-owned former Smollen Group offices.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/triguboffs-meriton-sues-urbangrowth-for-lachlans-line-info/news-story/760a090848f80a1cf8c60c29e5673a94

Triguboff’s Meriton sues UrbanGrowth for Lachlan’s Line info

Harry Triguboff’s Meriton returns to court in another action against the NSW’s government’s UrbanGrowth over the controversial site for a $500m development in Sydney’s north.

The Australian

http://architectureau.com/articles/gen-y-demonstration-housing-project/

Density by stealth

The WA government developer LandCorp has unveiled a new housing project, designed by David Barr Architect, that comprises three apartments but appears as a single dwelling.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/rba-rate-cuts-are-still-on-the-cards-20161206-gt50yq

RBA rate cuts are still on the cards

The economy has shed more than 25,000 jobs in the past few months and is on the cusp of going backwards, wages growth is at record lows, mortgage rates are on the rise, and inflation is below target.

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/travel/150-years-of-blue-plaques-honour-londons-noted-and-notorious-20161204-gt3ykl

150 years of blue plaques honour London's noted and notorious

This year, London celebrates 150 years of blue plaques: tiny, ceramic homages to notable figures and important historical sites.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/ray-white-chief-says-interest-rates-key-to-housing-market/news-story/3a30c72ec9275ab5f5c7ff089a2547ab

Ray White chief says interest rates key to housing market

The housing market has shown no signs of losing steam despite warnings, says Brian White, chairman Ray White.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/in-a-property-sellers-market-why-are-vendors-being-contract-mugs-20161206-gt51c8.html

In a property sellers' market, why are vendors being contract mugs?

Vendors are signing real estate agency agreements that read as if the agents are doing a personal favour listing the property.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/chinese-developer-dahua-makes-360m-land-play-20161205-gt4q5v

Chinese developer Dahua makes $360m land play

Chinese real estate giant Dahua Group is poised to spend $360m on three residential development sites in Melbourne's west, in one of the biggest house-and-land purchases in the city's history.