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HomeBuilder is doing its job but it needs a renovation

Master Builders Deputy CEO, Paul Bidwell say HomeBuilder is encouraging people to buy into the market, but changes are still needed.

National

People

New CEO for national real estate body

Get to know the new REIA CEO Anna Neelagama.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Gold Coast prestige agent joins Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty welcomes Gabel Stathis to the fold.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Privacy and seclusion at Quamby Falls Lodge

Quamby Falls Lodge is Aboriginal for "a place to camp, settle down and rest" and is for sale through agent Stewart Baericke of Ray White.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Signficant reduction in real estate listings for WA

REIWA president Damian Collins reports on a reduction in listings for the Western Australia market in the June quarter.

National

The Economy

Reduced days on market for properties in capital cities: Market Wrap

High end and record-breaking sales in short periods of time for The Agency, McGrath and Place.

National

The Economy

John McGrath - Home values show resilience in virus-impacted economy

John McGrath, founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, draws comfort on how Australian real estate has performed in past financial crises.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

REAL Specialists: Hampton style living at Banora Point

Freshly renovated and encapsulating coastal living this Banora Point home is for sale through Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

The next chapter for iconic Camp Hill residence 'The Grange'

Offering skyline views and historic charm, this spacious Queenslander is for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Aussie swimming legend Susie O’Neill lists riverside home

The timeless Harry Poulos designed home is for sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-15/where-should-gen-y-put-their-cash/8506738

Where should Gen Ys actually put their cash?

Build up an emergency fund, get rid of bad debt, top up your super, consider insurance, invest in shares - but do you research.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/leadership/getting-to-know-harry-triguboff-20170508-gw0ht9?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29077769&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/leadership/getting-to-know-harry-triguboff-20170508-gw0ht9%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-05-15&Day_Sent=15052017

Getting to know Harry Triguboff

Triguboff has developed an estimated 70,000 apartments in a career that started 57 years ago, building high-rise towers that critics pan as ugly but that he says meet a need for affordable accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/nsw-unveils-plans-to-boost-home-development-in-sydneys-northwest/news-story/48a3ed5a8fa43e605987f5f9efadea7e

NSW unveils plans to boost home development in Sydney’s northwest

The NSW government has unveiled plans to deliver 90,000 homes in Sydney’s northwest, 20,000 more than originally planned.

The Australian

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21721961-weeks-budget-offers-little-comfort-smashed-avocado-generation-buoyant-prices-mean-ever?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/shuttereddreamsbuoyantpricesmeaneverfeweraustralianscanbuyahouse

Buoyant prices mean ever fewer Australians can buy a house

This week’s budget offers little comfort for the “smashed avocado” generation.

The Economist

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/firsthome-savers-try-riskier-strategies-as-dwelling-prices-spiral/news-story/97234279c240bfaee2d8a06fe20032af

First-home savers try riskier strategies as dwelling prices spiral

First-home hopefuls are being pushed into riskier savings strategies to build a deposit.