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Hawthorn and The Agency join forces

Hawthorn is pleased to welcome The Agency onboard as its Official Real Estate Partner.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

The Australian dream is alive and well - REIV

For the first time, houses in metro Melbourne surpassed a median value of $1m jumping by 8.8 per cent from the previous quarter to land at $1,004,500.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Get to know Real Specialists Principal Eugene Stone

In sales for more than 50 years, Eugene says it's important to "move to what moves you".

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Private Brisbane River sanctuary for sale for first time in 50 years - Place

Next door to Chelmer Sailing Club, this riverfront residence delivers multiple living and entertaining spaces. For sale by Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Get to know Mark Wedding of REAL Specialists

With over 25 years in high-level corporate management, Mark is bringing his passion for the industry to work with clients thinking of buying, selling, and investing in Adelaide.

National

The Economy

2021 offers unique opportunity for late autumn and winter sales - REIA

With only one month left before winter, Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging homeowners who had been thinking about selling their house prior to the pandemic, to not keep those plans on hold.

National

The Economy

Top performing agents revealed in Openn Negotiation quarterly report

Online property sales platform, Openn Negotiation, has released its first quarterly report of the year, providing a snapshot of its key market trends and the rankings of top agents using the platform.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Seven regional centres record price growth in March quarter - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said REIWA data for the March 2021 quarter showed the state’s housing boom was very much being experienced across the regions too.

National

The Economy

Rents continue recovery from COVID impact - REIA

The March 2021 quarter CPI figures show that the rental market continued its recovery from the impact of the COVID pandemic in most capital cities, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Luxurious mountain sanctuary with views to the Story Bridge Auction 1 May - Place

This tri-level home balances exclusivity with proximity to local conveniences and Brisbane’s CBD. For sale by Dion Tolley of Place Bulimba.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/economics/imf-warns-that-australias-household-debt-hangover-will-hurt/news-story/c50bf10772846ec624202c8a7fc4e156

IMF warns that Australia’s household debt hangover will hurt

Rapid growth in household debt works as a short-term sugar hit to the economy but leaves a long hangover with reduced growth, higher unemployment and the risk of a banking crisis, the IMF has warned.

The Australian

https://theconversation.com/stuck-in-traffic-we-need-a-smarter-approach-to-congestion-than-building-more-roads-84774

Stuck in traffic

We need a smarter approach to congestion than building more roads.

The Conversation

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11534-rba-fears-property-investors-could-bring-the-market-down?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin03_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

RBA fears property investors could bring the market down

Given the high number of property investors in Australia, the RBA is worried that if capital growth slows, investors will put their properties on the market.

Mortgage Business

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/16885-investors-warned-about-unlikely-fire-hazard?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=03_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Investors warned about unlikely fire hazard

One of the country’s leading strata industry bodies says BBQ gas bottles a fire safety threat for Victorian apartment blocks as more residents turn their balconies into ‘outdoor’ barbecue areas.

Smart Property Investment

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11535-former-cba-adviser-banned-for-forgery?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin03_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=3

Former CBA adviser banned for forgery

ASIC has banned former Commonwealth Financial Planning and Financial Wisdom adviser Koresh Daniel Houghton after surveillance found he failed to act in his clients’ best interests.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/brand/afr-magazine/harry-triguboff-tops-australias-most-powerful-property-people-in-2017-20170811-gxu6eu

Harry Triguboff tops Australia's most powerful property people

The AFR Magazine's annual Power issue lists key players across five industry sectors - including property.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-30/golden-week-chinese-property-buyers-flock-to-australia-property/8985894

Chinese property buyers face tighter rules as real estate agents go for broke in 'Golden Week'

Cashed-up Chinese property hunters will be treated to helicopter rides and "money-can't-buy" experiences when they flock to Australia next week, but higher taxes and tighter regulations force many of them to slash their budgets.

ABC

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11533-report-chinese-us-banks-more-trusted-that-ours?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin02_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=3

Chinese, US banks more trusted than ours

New research has revealed that Australian banks have an overall trust score of 52.8%, compared to China’s 77.0%.

Mortgage Business