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Resort living with Western Port views sold on Mornington Peninsula

Sold by Ruth Williams and Tom Barr Smith of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This sale is indicative of the very strong real estate market currently on the Mornington Peninsula.”

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Bondi Junction, suburb spotlight by Ben Collier of The Agency

From tranquil parklands, nearby beaches, city access and great transport, to being a hub for shopping and entertainment – Bondi Junction has it all.

National New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

A return of investors to the property market signals a confident start to the year

McGrath Parramatta saw at clearance rate of 88 percent for houses sold under the hammer at its Super Saturday of onsite auctions last weekend.

National

The Economy

REIA lists 12 priorities for the Federal Government to address in the Budget

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on the Federal Government to address several key issues impacting the property sector when it releases its May 2021 Budget.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath brings new creative partnership with Canvas Group under one roof

McGrath Estate Agents has formed a new and strategic partnership with Canvas Group to collaborate on all facets of brand, design and content in a co-working environment.

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The Economy

Christmas gift for housing as lending finishes in 2020 on a record high - REIA

December 2020 Lending to Households and Business figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the value of new loan commitments for housing grew for the seventh consecutive month and reached a record high, according the REIA.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Construction heavy weight, Brett Walker to sell Broadbeach holiday home - Sotheby's

Two storey Broadbeach, Gold Coast penthouse for sale for $3,150,000 by Queensland Sotheby’s International Real Estate prestige agents, Veronika Princeton-Hall and Mashelle Jones.

National

People

C21 Appoints James Bell as CEO

Century 21 Australasia has appointed experienced real estate professional James Bell to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth is currently Australia's fastest growing major market - REIWA

CoreLogic data and reiwa.com data has revealed that Perth is currently the fastest growing major market in Australia, with median house prices increasing to $490,000 in January.

National

The Economy

Australian housing values reach a new record high as values continue to rise across every broad region of the country: CoreLogic

Housing values continued to rise through the first month of 2021 with CoreLogic’s national home value index up 0.9% over the month.

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https://sourceable.net/more-apartment-glass-reins-down-on-melbourne-street/

Apartment Glass Rains Down on Melbourne Street

Glass from an apartment building has rained down on yet another Melbourne Street as debate rages over the issue of exploding glass.

Source able

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/superannuation/2017/08/09/home-save-scheme-may-eat-super/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170810_TND

Home saver scheme may eat into your super before buying you a house

The government’s plan to allow first home buyers to use up to $30,000 of superannuation savings for a housing deposit could drain super accounts and cost savers more than using a bank account.

The New Daily

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/16504-studio-apartments-proving-popular-for-property-owners?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=10_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

Studio apartments proving popular for property owners

Studio apartments were once considered the lowly cousin of the one-bedroom, but today they are well-suited for the mature downsizer or young adults struggling to get a foot on the property ladder.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/cba-housing-debt-wa-elevated-home-loan-arrears-double-the-national-rate-20170809-gxsafb

CBA housing debt: WA 'elevated' home loan arrears double the national rate

WA leads the country in terms of problem home loans for CBA, with a 1.23% arrears rate that is twice the national average.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/energy-retailers-hit-with-more-paperwork-for-customers-20170809-gxsa4u

Energy retailers hit with more paperwork for customers

Energy retailers will be required to tell households when they are coming to the end of a discount period.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11361-entry-requirements-for-broking-too-low?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin09_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=4

Entry requirements for broking ‘too low’

If brokers want to be held in the same light as solicitors and accountants, they need to be educated accordingly, says Brady Henley, MD One Plus One Financial Solutions.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/flammable-cladding-used-on-buildings-far-and-wide-20170808-gxri8q

Flammable cladding in Grenfell Tower disaster found on buildings far and wide

For decades, architects and developers have put cheap, highly flammable wall panels on the exteriors of multi-storey buildings.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/that-whoosh-its-the-great-chinese-property-pullback-20170807-gxrfbc.html

That whoosh? It's the Great Chinese Property Pullback

Capital centres globally should brace for tumbling real-estate prices as Beijing makes it tougher to get money out of China, and amid increasing foreign-government scrutiny.

The Sydney Morning Herald