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Queensland (Qld)

People

Record price for newly built quality home in Wavell Heights, Brisbane by Place

Matthew Jabs of Place says the Wavell Heights property record price was not a surprise due to the quality of the home.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

First home buyers and construction industry boosted as stamp duty slashed

Stamp duty will be eliminated on newly-built houses below $800,000 and slashed for properties up to $1million in NSW.

National

The Economy

Record breaking prices for properties over the weekend: Market Wrap

Records tumble as luxury end houses are sold above expectations, say agents from The Agency and McGrath.

National

Construction

John McGrath – Covid-19 infrastructure recovery program starts locally

Australia is fighting back against economic destruction through its list of new infrastructure projects.

Northern Territory (NT)

The Economy

House sales increase during the pandemic in NT

The REINT June Quarter 2020 Real Estate Market Report makes for interesting reading as figures defy expectations.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Albert Park conversion offers hidden oasis metres from the beach

This coastal home is ideal for entertaining with soaring ceilings, open interiors and poolside terrace. For sale by Michael Paproth and Emily Adams of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane Riverfront industrial luxe

Designed around the flow of the Brisbane River, this tri-level abode maximises views from every room. For sale by Heath Williams and Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Redesigned Edwardian family home in peaceful St Kilda pocket

For sale by Sam Hobbs of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "I cannot recall selling a more complete home".

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Nick Tobias Architect of one of Bondi's most iconic beach homes, Deepwater

"Our clients come in all shapes and sizes and so do their visions and requirements."

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Sam Hobbs, Property Partner at The Agency

“In my experience quality property sells well in any market.”

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News Roundup

https://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-rents-rise-at-fastest-rate-since-2011-in-worrying-trend-20170420-gvo921/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1677-edtrl-other%3Annn-17/02/2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o%26sa%3DD%26usg%3DALhdy28zsr6qiq

Sydney rents rise at fastest rate since 2011 in ‘worrying’ trend

It’s getting tougher for Sydney tenants, with rents rising at the fastest rate in five years in what experts say should be a “wake-up call” for the government.

Domain

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-21/relocating-powerhouse-museum-to-parramatta-absolute-madness/8462444?pfmredir=sm

Moving Powerhouse to Parramatta 'absolute madness'

Representatives of Sydney's museum community say selling and relocating the Powerhouse Museum from the CBD to the west will kill the cultural precinct.

The ABC

https://www.domain.com.au/news/whopping-78-sydney-suburbs-pass-2m-median-house-price-mark-20170422-gvokv1/

78 Sydney suburbs pass $2m median house price mark

In the past three months alone 26 suburbs have joined the ranks, including Kingsford, Malabar, and Darlinghurst.

Domain

https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/04/21/realestate/what-social-work-taught-me-about-selling-real-estate.html?smid=tw-nytrealestate&smtyp=cur&_r=0&referer=

What Social Work Taught Me About Selling Real Estate

The skills that counsellors develop — how to listen, how to interpret, how to advocate and negotiate — couldn’t be better preparation for guiding clients through the thicket that is home-buying.

The New York Times

https://www.domain.com.au/news/canberra-public-service-decentralisation-risks-hurting-property-market-20170420-gvocch/

Canberra public service decentralisation risks hurting property market

The federal government’s push to decentralise the Australian Public Service could have major ramifications for Canberra’s housing market.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/interestonly-loan-crackdown-wont-cool-housing-market-fundies-warn-20170419-gvnoeu

Interest-only loan crackdown won't cool housing market, fun dies warn

Australian regulators' efforts to control the housing market through a clampdown on interest-only loans could be futile, due to the size of the debt, economists and fund managers say.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/economics/inflation-figures-contain-massive-flaw-for-potential-homebuyers-says-cba/news-story/34cf86f17a7ac8c56cb0bbe5fbc2b773

Inflation figures contain ‘massive flaw’ for potential homebuyers

Potential homebuyers are neglected by official inflation numbers because the figures ignore the recent surge in house prices.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/development/amazon-no-gamechanger-for-industrial-landlords-20170420-gvoidd

Amazon no gamechanger for industrial landlords

Industrial property giant Goodman Group is likely to be a beneficiary from Amazon's push into Australia, but the retailer's overall impact will be more muted.

The Australian Financial Review