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Damian Hackett of Place shares his near 30 years of residential real estate experience and the changes he has seen

2021 will mark 30 years of residential real estate business ownership for Damian Hackett. In that time, he has experienced market highs and lows and of course witnessed major changes with technology, how consumers interact with real estate agents and consequently the overall perception of the industry.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

St Kilda $20 million sales run in two weeks by Sam Hobbs post COVID-19 lockdown

Sam Hobbs’ $20 million plus worth of property sales over the last two weeks comprised five St Kilda homes ranging from $3 million to $5 million in price.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

E-commerce tech founders bid it out for prestige hilltop winery on the Mornington Peninsula

Property interest is intensifying in the Mornington Peninsula and other regional areas with companies realising they can be managed remotely and with more flexibility.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Burradoo beauty is for sale with exclusive dress circle address

Elegance and regal charm, this luxury rural home in the Southern Highlands is for sale through Ben Olofsen and Cameron McKillop of The Agency.

National

The Economy

Rents record first annual fall - REIA

The September 2020 quarter CPI figures show the impact that the COVID pandemic is having on the rental market, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Victorian Government lift minimum training requirements for real estate - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria welcomes the State Government’s actions to raise the education standards required for the real estate sector.

National Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

The Pilbara agent on the cutting edge of technology - Openn Negotiation

The ‘online auction guy’ – that’s what buyers and sellers in the Pilbara region are calling Realmark Karratha agent Jordan James.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

'Earth, Wind and Fire': Lindfield home’s record breaking $11m+ sale

The sustainable Luigi Roselli Architects design features a stunning entertaining deck and showcase indoor staircase with slide. Sold by Glenn Curran of McGrath Lindfield.

National

The Economy

Is your client looking for a sea or tree change? Support their move with smart technology

Securexchange aims to protect your clients from scammers through the use of a collaborative and secure workspace.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

REAL Specialists: Sea change meets tree change

Set atop five acres and within three kilometers of the beach, this four bedroom Pottsville home is for sale by Shaun Cardillo of REAL Specialists.

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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