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Gold Coast’s solid economic fundamentals underpin positive property outlook and $4.8 billion residential pipeline

The latest Colliers International Gold Coast Snapshot, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is still on track to hit the 1 million population milestone within the next 30 years.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Tweed Heads West family entertainer for sale - REAL Specialists

For sale by Kasey Pereira and Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists, this single level home is positioned adjacent to Cobaki Nature Reserve and 10 minutes from Coolangatta.

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The Economy

John McGrath – National sales skyrocket to highest level since 2004 & my top suburb picks for 2022

Most markets around Australia are experiencing very positive conditions, which have lifted most values to record highs. John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents looks at what he believes are the top four drivers behind this surge.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hendra home for sale offering family elegance in coveted location - Place Ascot

The modern Queenslander for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Tony Duncombe of Place Ascot, master-built family sanctuary showcasing elegant entertaining spaces, including an enviable outdoor kitchen, in-ground swimming pool and a covered pavilion.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Renovated Gold Coast apartment for sale with stunning Broadwater views - Sotheby’s

The 'Liberty Panorama' Main Beach apartment for sale by Kim Sharpe of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, features a generous entertainer’s balcony and access to resort facilities.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Luxurious East Brisbane home for sale in ‘ultimate riverside location’ – Place Bulimba

The lavish Brisbane Riverfront home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, features a shared jetty, lift, theatre, and in-ground swimming pool overlooking the river.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Spacious Northbridge semi for sale with northerly water views - The Agency

The tri-level Northbridge home for sale by Rick Woodward and Charles Bradley of The Agency, includes a self-contained studio and outlook over Sailors Bay.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Sunshine Coast Hinterland homestead with ocean views sold by Place

The 2.63-hectare Kookaburra Homestead the largest homestead in the Sunshine Coast region, sold by Patrick McKinnon and Nick Mellish of Place Ascot.

National

The Economy

REIA calls on government to address housing supply in regional Australia

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on governments to urgently address the chronic shortage of housing stock in regional Australia.

National

The Economy

Hong Kong Pilot’s property sells against all the odds

Created by the team behind Openn Negotiation, Openn Offers supports a traditional private treaty process online, with improved transparency and streamlined digital contracting.

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https://bluenotes.anz.com/posts/2018/02/Q-A-sustainable-homes-for-sustainable-communities

Sustainable homes for sustainable communities

Affordable housing, delivered sustainably and with an emphasis on social connection, helps create thriving communities, says Jeremy McLeod, architect and founder of Nightingale Housing.

bluenotes

https://www.yourmortgage.com.au/mortgage-news/charitable-landlords-are-striving-to-make-a-difference/246859/

Charitable landlords are striving to make a difference

An emerging class of philanthropic landlords are leveraging their property ownership to help other Australians on the brink of homelessness.

Your Mortgage

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11959-finance-industry-facing-client-id-dilemma

Finance industry facing client ID dilemma

Up to 95% of Australian financial service firms are having difficulty identifying their customers, says a new report by data consultant GBG.

Mortgage Business

https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/energy-lead/local-government-energy-lead/south-australian-labor-looks-to-renewables-for-election-win/97811

South Australian Labor looks to renewables for election win

The South Australian Labor party is pushing hard on renewables in an effort to shore up support ahead of the 17 March state election.

The Fifth Estate

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/sydney-nsw/hobart-beat-sydney-melbourne-brisbane-and-perth-for-price-growth-over-the-past-15-years/news-story/758a8da7108f7f2451816855e24a09ff

Hobart beat Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth for price growth over the past 15 years

A review of 15 years of home sales has revealed Sydney prices grew at the slowest rate of all capitals, despite the recent boom.

news.com.au

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-to-get-its-own-productivity-commission-to-lower-living-costs-20180218-p4z0rl.html

NSW to get its own Productivity Commission to lower living costs

The Berejiklian government will establish its own Productivity Commission to find ways to improve housing affordability, lower living costs, and make it easier to move to NSW and do business in the state.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/growth-development/sd-fi-lots-nestor-affordable-housing-20180208-story.html

City selling $1 lots

Is this the future of 'affordable housing' for the middle class?

The San Diego Union-Tribune

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/ing-macquarie-virgin-cut-interestonly-home-loan-rates-20180220-h0wcwf

Lenders slash rates for investor loans

ING, Macquarie Bank and Virgin Money are reducing rates on interest-only investment loans despite regulatory efforts to curb these loans due to concerns about growing household debt.

The Australian Financial Review