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During COVID-19 Victorian real estate was able to adapt and evolve says REIV

Under unprecedented pressures, real estate was able to adapt and evolve, by being on the front foot, trialling new technologies and creating new solutions.

National

The Economy

New home deposit guarantee will help first home buyers: HIA

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) welcomes the news that banks will start accepting loan applications for the New Home Guarantee under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Clarence White wins 4th REINSW auctioneering award

Clarence White of Menck White Auctioneers secured the REINSW Award for Excellence in Auctioneering for a 4th time at the recent REINSW Awards for Excellence.

National

The Economy

RBA improves housing affordability - REIA

RBA’s decision to cut the official interest rate to a historical low of 0.10 per cent will improve housing affordability says the REIA.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth dwelling value increases 0.6 per cent in October - REIWA

Perth’s residential housing market has experienced growth in October, with CoreLogic’s Home Value Index increasing 0.6 per cent when compared to September.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Auction success for REAL Specialists as four out of five properties cleared

REAL Specialists has had a strong response to its auction night last Wednesday, with a clearance rate of 80 per cent recorded from the five properties on offer.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Featured Property

Award-winning Melbourne property for sale - The Agency

A modern three-bedroom home with a range of sustainable features is for sale through Jesse Raeburn and Brendan Walker of The Agency.

National

The Economy

September housing finance reflects improving housing sentiment - REIA

September 2020 Lending to Households and Business figures released today by the ABS show that the value of new loan commitments for housing grew for the fourth second consecutive month, according to the REIA.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

'I recognised what it could do in the marketplace': Real Estate Geelong founder riding high with Openn

Real Estate Geelong founder Wes Thornton has fielded auction bids from across the country and the world since joining the Openn Negotiation platform 12 months ago.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Has COVID-19 changed real estate forever & my suburb picks for 2021

John McGrath looks to the newly released McGrath Report 2021 and explores how COVID-19 has changed the real estate industry.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/firsthome-buyers-return-to-market-enticed-by-grants/news-story/a1a16854b354644bbd9236a915a144ea

First-home buyers return to market, enticed by grants

First-home buyers are coming back into the market after months on the sidelines, drawn by government grants in some states that came into effect on 1 July.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/07/09/tasmania-cheapest-auction/

Despite rapid price growth, there are still bargains in Tasmania

Australia's cheapest sale at the weekend was in Tasmania.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/lendlease-global-push-gains-pace-in-us-britain/news-story/c08e46609b2ec2e9da11a5a413dc2a08

Lendlease global push gains pace in US, Britain

Lendlease is stepping up its global push with its next major development in London winning preliminary approval and its shift into the US apartment market gathering pace.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/new-teachers-among-those-struggling-to-secure-housing-near-schools-20170709-gx54ij/

New teachers among those struggling to secure housing near schools

The education union is concerned new teachers are struggling to secure housing near schools in metropolitan areas.

Domain

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/07/10-low-cost-homes-could-help-tackle-global-housing-crisis-roundup/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_4fd1ce24d79fb28b4196e68b5f35258d&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=More

10 low-cost homes that could help to tackle the global housing crisis

Dezeen takes a look at 10 properties around the world that have been completed on extremely tight budgets and offer a possible solution to housing shortages.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-mortgage-costs-eat-almost-half-of-household-income-says-corelogic-20170707-gx6izk

Sydney mortgage costs eat almost half of household income

Sydney home owners now spend 45 per cent of their household income servicing their mortgage repayments, despite benefiting from record low interest rates.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/16273-tips-for-buying-and-selling-in-winter?utm_content=2

Tips for buying and selling in winter

When it comes to entering the property market, instead of waiting for the perfect season and market conditions, it’s best to buy when you have the available finances.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/tenants-highrise-fears-a-new-headache-for-apartment-investors-20170705-gx4xqq

Tenants' high-rise fears a new headache for apartment investors

Frightened high-rise tenants are imploring their landlords to move them to another property or rescind the lease because of fire concerns, and investors worried about valuations.

The Australian Financial Review