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John McGrath – COVID-19 creates the ‘digital nomad’

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian holiday homes are looking appealing as both a financial investment and a safe place to go for vacations until more of the world is vaccinated and quarantine and lockdowns are things of the past.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Modernist Rothwell Hill 'Immersion House' for sale - Jellis Craig

The newly renovated Ascot Vale home for sale by Jerome Feery and Simon Mason of Jellis Craig - Kensington, sets a new benchmark of luxury family living for the local area.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Luxurious ‘Bowral Park Farm’ for sale - First National Real Estate Bowral

This Southern Highlands estate for sale by Reece Woods of First National Real Estate Bowral, offers a serene setting and the idyllic Highlands lifestyle on the fringes of Bowral.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Waterfront Darling Point home for sale – The Agency/ LJ Hooker Double Bay

This elegant Sydney home for sale by Steven Chen of The Agency and Bill Malouf of LJ Hooker Double Bay, offers exclusive waterfront access to Sydney Harbour and a separate apartment for dual living.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Modern Hendra Queenslander for sale - Place Ascot

This Pring Street Brisbane home for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot, offers an uncompromised executive family lifestyle on approximately 1,019sqm just 5km from the CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Newly built, designer Hunters Hill home for sale - The Agency

Custom designed and built for modern living, this Hunters Hill home for sale by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency, offers low maintenance living and a practical family floorplan.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Architect-designed Clayfield sanctuary for sale - Place Ascot

This Clayfield Queenslander for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot is like living in a five-star resort, with fantastic entertainment options.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Bayside agents start new brand using UrbanX

Luke Humphrys and David Pearce have established themselves as Brisbane Bayside’s top agents, because of the different approach they bring to real estate and their creativity when marketing properties.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Shane Shaikh and Ratio Rajput launch RE/MAX Residence in Logan Central

Logan City on Brisbane’s southside has a fresh alternative to real estate with RE/MAX Residence open for business in Logan Central. RE/MAX Australia managing director Joel Davoren echoes the RE/MAX Residence owner’s enthusiasm in bringing the RE/MAX brand to the Logan region.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Construction

Easing of restrictions for home building a welcome relief: HIA

HIA welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement that there will be an early easing of restrictions for all construction sites, including home building and renovation sites, from this Friday.

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https://www.nestegg.com.au/property/11580-means-tested-negative-gearing-under-the-microscope

Means-tested negative gearing under the microscope

New research proposes a means-tested approach to negative gearing, where mum and dad investors score lower taxes than their sophisticated counterparts.

nestegg.com.au

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/union-merger-poses-protectionist-threat/news-story/416adf51010d8ec0d2cc9f2eb44e3e74?link=TD_www.theaustralian_opinionator_.23453e53dd239ca6&utm_source=www.theaustralian_opinionator_.23453e53dd239ca6&utm_campaign=circular&utm_medium=THEAUSTRALIAN

Union merger poses protectionist threat

But a new union business model spread through the building industry, cladding makers had to work to union rules which added around 30 per cent to the costs, and suppliers had to be approved by the union before they could be part of a tender.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lenders-need-to-learn-about-buildtorent-risks-and-returns-salta-properties-20180305-h0wztq

Lenders need to learn about build-to-rent risks and returns: Salta Properties

Australia's major lenders do not understand the risks and returns in the emergent build-to-rent sector, creating an obstacle to financing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://architectureau.com/articles/the-women-behind-australias-built-future/

The women behind Australia’s built future

Australia's leading female architects.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/sydney-nsw/how-shane-warne-joined-the-ranks-of-australias-successful-renovators/news-story/6494cc4c99e94f8cc8904d5359697441

How Shane Warne joined the ranks of Australia’s successful renovators

Cricket legend Shane Warne profited handsomely from flipping his Melbourne home after just 20 months' ownership.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/purplebricks-slapped-with-20000-fine-by-queensland-office-of-fair-trading-20180306-h0x39a

Purplebricks slapped with $20,000 fine

Real estate disruptor Purplebricks has been slapped with a $20,000 fine by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading after being accused of misleading customers about how it charges its fixed fees.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/negative-gearing-reforms-could-save-a-1-7-billion-without-hurting-poorer-investors-92679

Negative gearing reforms could save A$1.7 billion without hurting poorer investors

Reforming negative gearing could save the federal government A$1.7 billion without hurting “mum and dad investors”, by focusing tax deductions on investors with smaller property portfolios and removing them for richer investors.

The Conversation

https://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/37487-asic-highlights-burgeoning-referrer-market

ASIC highlights burgeoning referrer market

The financial services regulator has told the Productivity Commission there is now “an industry of referrers” who are often being paid the same amount as mortgage brokers.

The Adviser