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Mariner’s Reach' apartment sold by Ray White for building record in 1 day

The Newstead riverfront apartment sold by Christine Rudolph and Pauline Karatau of Ray White New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA they had 30 enquiries on the property within the first hour of listing.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Kingscliff beachfront unit with uninterrupted ocean views - REAL Specialists

Currently tenanted, this easy-care unit, for sale by Cait Hodge of REAL Specialists, would make the ideal permanent home, holiday hideaway or renovation project.

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The Economy

Australian housing values rising at the fastest annual pace since June 1989, but the monthly rate of growth continues to lose steam - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s national home value index rose another 1.5% in September, taking Australian housing values 17.6% higher over the first nine months of the year and 20.3% higher over the past 12 months.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth house prices soar 18 per cent in last 12 months - REIWA

Perth price growth has accelerated over the last year, with CoreLogic data confirming the Perth home value index has increased 18.1 per cent in the last 12 months.

National

The Economy

Building approvals rose in August - HIA

“Detached building approvals rose in August 2021, suggesting there is still strong demand for housing despite the end of stimulus measures in March,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Liam Bradbery wins the 2021 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition

The REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition (NAC) Final was held online for the first time ever due to the COVID restrictions, saw Liam Bradbery, a former voice over artist from Sydney take out the winner’s crown.

National

The Economy

CoreLogic Pain & Gain Report: Australian property sellers cash in on highest level of profitability in a decade

CoreLogic’s Pain & Gain Report, shows 91.5% of resales during the June quarter recorded a nominal profit-making gain from the previous purchase price, the highest level of profitability in just over a decade.

National

The Economy

Your home energy saving initiative paves the way for sustainable real estate - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the Morrison Government’s, new edition of the Your Home initiative that will assist Australians in improving the energy efficiency of their homes, reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs released today (28 September 2021).

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

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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News Roundup

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