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Get to know Kasey Pereira of REAL Specialists

"Everyone has a place in RS." - Kasey Pereira

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Unit sales up 58 per cent in Perth - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said early reiwa.com data for the March 2021 quarter showed growth in unit sales had exceeded growth in house sales over the last year, with house sales up 35 per cent during that same time.

National

The Economy

Demand for residential land elevated - HIA

“The announcement of HomeBuilder in June 2020 spurred demand for residential land across the country,” said HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney’s vacancy rate on the rise again, as regional areas tighten - REINSW

The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for March 2021 show that vacancies in Sydney are once again on the rise.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Inside the ‘fast paced’ Brisbane rental market

WILLIAMS MEDIA spoke with Lucinda Owen of Place Ascot about the current competitiveness in the Brisbane rental market.

National

The Economy

Homes should be at the heart of Budget 2021 as Aussie jobs come back online - REIA

With the welcome news that an additional 70,000 new jobs were added to the economy in March and with unemployment now sitting at 5.6%, the May 2021 Budget is expected to focus on getting Australia back to a ‘new normal’ and looking beyond the pandemic.

National

The Economy

HomeBuilder change to support delivery of homes: HIA

Today’s announcement by the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing, Michael Sukkar, that the HomeBuilder commencement time will be extended to 18 months is extremely welcome news for the housing industry, the economy and for those embracing the HomeBuilder grant.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Positive cash flow investing widely available

Property investors have an unprecedented opportunity to buy positively geared or ‘cash flow’ investments across Australia, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Elevated family home with leafy outlook – REAL Specialists

Offering two levels of comfortable living and dual-living potential, this Banora Point home is for sale via Corey Moret of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

'Magnolia': beautiful Greenslopes Queenslander and gardens - Place

With a masterfully redesigned floorplan promising an unmatched lifestyle, Magnolia's resort style is ideal for year-round entertaining. For sale by Denis Najzar of Place Woolloongabba.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/tell-us-more-about-your-other-debts-to-get-a-loan-banks-tell-borrowers-20170920-gylmy1

Tell us more about your other debts to get a loan: banks to borrowers

Major lenders are demanding more financial information from property borrowers in response to growing regulatory concern about spiralling household debt, static incomes and the growing threat of rising interest rates.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.curbed.com/2017/9/22/16350452/constaguti-experience-rome-palazzo-holiday-rental

16th-century Roman palazzo combines frescoes and modern decor

The Costaguti Experience offers travelers a chance to stay in an expertly renovated and decorated apartment in the Palazzo Costaguti, Rome.

Curbed

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/after-first-wave-in-june-more-chinese-cities-impose-property-control-measures-20170924-gyns96

More Chinese cities impose property control measures

A number of second-tier cities in China have rolled out property speculation curbs in an effort to cool home property sales.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/interest-rate-rises-to-trigger-16trn-debt-bomb-20170920-gykyps

Rate rises to trigger $1.6trn debt bomb

Money has become so cheap over the past 40 years that when interest rates start to rise it's a fair bet it will have more of an impact than people are expecting.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/sustainable-cities-australias-building-and-planning-rules-stand-in-the-way-of-getting-there-84263

Sustainable cities? Australia’s building and planning rules stand in the way

Australia’s building and land-use policies fall short of what’s needed to make meaningful progress toward creating sustainable cities.

The Conversation

https://sourceable.net/levee-wouldnt-stop-2011-flooding-council/

Levee Wouldn’t Stop 2011 Flooding: Brisbane Council

Brisbane City Council says a called-for levee around the CBD would not have prevented the disastrous 2011 floods.

Sourceable

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/menulog-founder-leon-kamenev-wins-approval-for-harbourfront-mansion/news-story/ecf93b033418476e26b1a0acbfd01341

Menulog founder Leon Kamenev wins approval for harbourfront mansion

The powerful Sydney Central Planning Panel has approved Menulog founder Leon Kamenev’s plans for a French-style chateau fronting Sydney Harbour.

The Australian

https://sourceable.net/australias-property-industry-is-racked-with-political-favouritism/

Australia’s Property Industry Racked with Political Favouritism

A University of Queensland study by economists Cameron Murray and Paul Fritters reveals that mainly well connected parties own land that is rezoned. So called 'mum and dad investors' rarely benefit.

Sourceable