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New South Wales (NSW)

Get to know REAL Specialists Partner Aaron Highfield

REAL Specialists has helped Aaron grow his commission by around 50%.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The Perth suburbs that have reached their highest median house sale price on record - REIWA

The recovery of the Perth property market continues to gain momentum, with reiwa.com data revealing 20 suburbs have now reached their highest median house sale price on record.

National

The Economy

CBRE Valued Insights: Senior Housing

Ageing populations and retiree wealth drive senior living demand says, Grant Gilbett, National Head of Retirement and Health Care, Valuation & Advisory Services, CBRE.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

The Agency launches into Hunters Hill with prestige agent Lee Dowdall

The Agency continues to grow its footprint across Sydney, and with the appointment of Lee Dowdall heading up The Agency Hunters Hill.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

RE/MAX appoints Ben Jacobs as growth Manager based in Sydney

RE/MAX Australia has strategically located the latest addition to its business growth team in Sydney with the appointment of Ben Jacobs. Managing Director Joel Davoren described Mr Jacobs as a standout candidate and an exciting appointment.

National

People

Matt Lahood’s 5 tips for real estate success

CEO of The Agency, Matt Lahood has fostered some of the top real estate talent in the country.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

A breeding ground for successful REIWA awards new-to-industry talent Realmark Urban

Adam Ghizzo of Realmark Urban took home the 2021 Achievement Award at the REIWA Award for Excellence held at The Crown on Friday night.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Four sales for Gary Evenden of REAL Specialists amid high demand

From apartments to substantial waterfront residences, Gary Evenden told WILLIAMS MEDIA the strong Northern NSW market has vendors genuinely surprised with the results being achieved.

National

People

McGrath backs Hawkesbury River Flood Relief Concert

A cast of rock legends has banded together to support the Hawkesbury River community devastated by the historic March floods.

National South Australia (SA)

The Economy

Federal Budget 2021 new initiatives welcomed - REISA

REISA CEO Barry Money has welcomed measures to assist homebuyers, investors, and property professionals announced in the recent Federal Budget.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/budgeting/macquarie-slashes-rates-in-cutthroat-battle-for-more-property-borrowers-20171029-gzanvv

Macquarie slashes rates in battle for more property borrowers

Macquarie Bank is taking on the big four with a low-priced mortgage package that includes premium features competitors have had to strip out.

The Australian Financial Review

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Non-bank lender breaks the $9bn barrier

Queensland-based Firstmac has added more than $1bn to its loan book in just four months.

Mortgage Business

https://sourceable.net/population-growth-driving-strong-housing-demand/

Population Growth Driving Strong Housing Demand

Continued strong population growth will drive demand for housing, infrastructure and social assets such as schools and hospitals in east-coast markets, says property economist Gary Emmett of Turner & Townsend.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/louis-vuitton-gives-way-to-bar-in-hong-kongs-new-retail-mix-20171026-gz8r7t

Louis Vuitton gives way to bar in Hong Kong's new retail mix

The retail mix is changing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.propertycouncil.com.au/Web/Content/News/National/2017/Sir_Bob_Geldof_s_advice_to_Australia_s_property_players.aspx

Sir Bob Geldof's advice to Australian Property Players

“Tread softly, property dudes, because you can tread on people’s dreams.”

Property Council

http://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/australia-lax-in-fighting-financial-crime-106055742

Australia lax in fighting financial crime

Australia's passive and disparate approaches to combatting financial crime, particularly money laundering, require a more holistic approach say a panel of experts.

Financial Standard

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2017/10/25/revolution-unlock-thousands-family-homes/

The revolution that could unlock thousands of family homes

The Productivity Commission says that each “dollar collected by way of stamp duties on residential property reduces the living standards of Australian households by 72 cents in the long run due to the lower investment and mobility effects”.

The New Daily

https://theconversation.com/becoming-more-urban-attitudes-to-medium-density-living-are-changing-in-sydney-and-melbourne-84693

Becoming more urban

Attitudes to medium-density living are changing in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Conversation