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AREC 2020 postponed in light of Coronavirus concerns

The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC 2020) will be deferred, said Nichola Byrne, General Manager, Total Real Estate Training.

National

The Economy

February saw declining vacancy rates

National residential rates have declined even further over the month, according to Louis Christopher of SQM Research.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Whole floor residence atop The Englefield

This contemporary apartment provides a complete lifestyle solution in one of Melbourne's most liveable suburbs. For sale by Sam Nathan of Colliers International Residential Melbourne.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Rental property demand going strong in Brisbane

Brisbane rental properties in strong demand, according to SPACE Property.

National

The Economy

What do we predict is going to grow/change in 2020? - Part II

Specialist Property Recruitment's Sharon Bennie looks to the year ahead for employment in real estate.

National

People

REIA postpones awards night in wake of Coronavirus

As the Federal Government initiates processes to combat Coronavirus, large conferences are to be banned, including the REIA 2020 Awards for Excellence

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Coastal regional markets & satellite cities perform best

New CoreLogic analysis looked at prices across Australia's regional areas over 12 months to find best performers, says John McGrath

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

House-sized Brisbane penthouse for sale stunning CBD views Ray White New Farm

Combining 4 apartments into one, this house sized residence offers incomparable space, position and privacy, with views from the Gateway to Story Bridge and Brisbane CBD For sale by Christine Rudolph Ray White New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

What a State of Emergency means for Victorian real estate

This morning a state of emergency was called by the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews but what does this mean for real estate in the state?

National

The Economy

Auction markets strong despite coronavirus concerns

CoreLogic results for the weekend showed strong clearance rates of 70.6 per cent across 2,220 homes that went up for auction.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/mornington-peninsula-becoming-hot-property-for-melbourne-buyers-20170117-gtsfc2/

Mornington Peninsula becoming hot property for Melbourne buyers

There’s been as much heat in the property market along the Mornington Peninsula this summer as in the weather.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/harry-triguboffs-meriton-group-buys-zetland-site/news-story/29946b428cd532b72fa983c94f797586

Harry Triguboff’s Meriton Group buys Zetland site

Meriton Group plans to build 3,000 apartments this year.

The Australian

http://www.wsj.com/articles/frank-lloyd-wrights-tirranna-asks-8-million-1484238701

Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘Tirranna’ asks US$8m

The horseshoe-shaped home was owned by Ted Stanley, the late memorabilia mogul and philanthropist.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/southern-courier/urban-taskforce-says-plan-to-build-18-storey-buildings-in-anzac-pde-is-unlikely-to-be-viable/news-story/8b375e2115e5e84389225ec2f27124f8

Urban Taskforce says plan to build 18 storey buildings in Anzac Pde unlikely to be economically viable

The national consortium of property developers has warned the proposed height increases are not enough.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/chinese-developers-surge-back-into-melbourne-20170116-gtsb02

Chinese developers surge back into Melbourne

Chinese developers shrugged off concerns about oversupply, tougher rules and higher taxes in the final five months of 2016, snapping up three-quarters of development sites in the city.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/advice/i-wish-i-hadnt-done-it-is-renting-to-family-or-friends-ever-a-good-idea-20170116-gtrzts/

Is renting to family or friends ever a good idea?

‘I wish I hadn’t done it.’

Domain

http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/article/the-winners-and-losers-in-sydneys-property-boom-229613.aspx

The winners and losers in Sydney’s property boom

Sydney is ranked among the most expensive cities in the world for real estate.

Your Mortgage

http://www.realestate.com.au/news/national-real-estate-portfolios-reveal-politicians-prized-assets/

National real estate portfolios reveal politicians prized assets

The nation’s most property-rich pollies have been revealed with Queensland LNP senator Barry O’Sullivan topping the list.