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Perth home values increase seven per cent in first half of 2021

REIWA President Damian Collins said while the Perth home value index for June had only increased by 0.2 per cent, the cumulative growth over the first six months of the year had been substantial.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

REINSW: Landlords and tenants need support too

While the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) commends the NSW Government’s commitment to support small business, the fact that landlords and tenants have again been left out is unjustified, considering the contribution the property industry makes to the state’s economy.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Banora Point home overlooking Trutes Bay for sale - REAL Specialists

The 'Point Vue' property enjoys multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas with expanding views of the water and valley surrounds. For sale by Corey Moret of REAL Specialists.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

REAL Specialists partner Corey Moret nets a street record for Banora Point home sold off-market

"Corey sold my home for a lot more than other agents estimated recently," the owner told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

National

The Economy

REIA urges agencies to be vigilant during lockdown

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging real estate agencies to continue being vigilant as public health orders crackdown in every jurisdiction across Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

McGrath expands with two new offices in Orange and Molong

McGrath further extends its presence in regional areas with two new offices in Orange and Molong with local experts.

National

The Economy

Westpac research reveals more homeowners are planning to sell a property

Westpac research released today has found more Australians are thinking about selling their home with four in ten (39%) homeowners planning to list in the next five years, an increase of 9 percentage points since November 2020.

National

People

3 Powerful Communication Tips for Agents: Rik Rushton

An accomplished communications professional and performance coach, Rik Rushton has worked with agencies around Australia, as well as big-name institutions like: Emirates, Holden, Cricket Australia, Collingwood Football Club and many more.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – A million dollar median has created wealth for many homeowners

Here are the million dollar markets of the East Coast according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

‘St. Brelades’: Tightly held Woolwich home in premium waterfront location - Ray White

Occupying a street-to-waterfront landholding featuring stunning river views, this Woolwich trophy home is for sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/bill-gates-just-bought-a-huge-chunk-of-land-to-build-his-own-smart-city-20171116-gzn6do

Bill Gates just bought a huge chunk of land to build his own 'smart city'

The richest man in the United States wants to build his own city.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/how-liar-loans-undermine-sound-lending-practices-87073

How ‘liar loans’ undermine sound lending practices

How truthful are we when it comes to negotiating loans in Australia?

The Conversation

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11685-bank-highlights-lgbtqi-financial-discrimination?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin16_11_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

Bank highlights LGBTQI financial discrimination

The marriage law postal survey has thrown a light on the need to provide better financial support to the LGBTQI community, says St George Bank.

Mortgage Business

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/11/16/survey-leading-architecture-firms-reveals-shocking-lack-gender-diversity-senior-levels/amp/

Survey of top architecture firms reveals "quite shocking" lack of gender diversity at senior levels

Just three of the world's 100 biggest architecture firms are headed by women, a survey by Dezeen has found.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/local-developer-snaps-up-defaulted-apartment-site-for-32-million-20171117-gzntkv

Local developer snaps up defaulted apartment site for $32m

A local developer has snapped up a 7879sqm amalgamated site in Pymble, in Sydney's north, for $23m, after a syndicate of Chinese buyers failed to settle on the site due to capital transfer constraints in China.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/empty-melbourne-properties-should-be-offered-to-lowincome-tenants-advocates-say-20171119-gznak5/

Empty Melbourne properties should be offered to low-income tenants, advocates say

In the wake of a new vacancy tax, housing advocates want owners of empty properties in inner Melbourne to consider renting to tenants on low incomes.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/nab-staff-sacked-over-missing-home-loan-documentation-20171116-gzmi65

NAB staff sacked over missing home loan documentation

National Australia Bank has parted ways with 20 bankers and disciplined another 32 after discovering it sold around 2,300 home loans based on inaccurate or incomplete information and documentation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-investors-lead-charge-for-two-sydney-towers/news-story/30413bd73cb868d18de65f731d90b957

Chinese investors lead charge for two Sydney towers

Chinese investors are targeting more towers in the heart of Sydney, striking two property deals with a combined value of about $450m.

The Australian