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Top 20 Revealed – Australia’s best regional towns for first home buyers - ME Bank

ME has today released the top 20 regional towns in Australia for first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle boost after the COVID-19 pandemic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Private deep waterfront with onsite boat facilities – Ray White

Become a part of this privileged enclave in one of Drummoyne's most desirable addresses. For sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Perth properties selling in 22 days - the fastest rate since 2006 REIWA

reiwa.com data has revealed properties for sale are in strong demand, with properties sold in November taking a median of only 22 days to sell, which is 17 days less than November 2019, making it the fastest time properties have sold since September 2006.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

John McGrath – Canberra cruises through COVID-19 & NSW follows territory’s lead on stamp duty reform

John McGrath, founder and executive director, McGrath Estate Agents outlines how Canberra's property market has virtually cruised through COVID-19.

National

The Economy

2023 wrap-up and Happy Holidays from WILLIAMS MEDIA

While our e-Newsletters are taking a break, we will be updating our websites with any breaking news, reports and blogs. Wishing all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane’s record-breaking residence ‘One Leopard Street’ is back on the market - Place

The architecturally crafted residence features approx. 80m of uninterrupted views, with three levels of luxury living. For sale by Heath Williams and Judy Goodger of Place New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Award-winning Terrigal penthouse set to achieve record price - McGrath

Named 2008 Best Apartment in Australia, each of the La Joya apartments is designed to feel like it is the only one. For sale by Mat Steinwede of McGrath Terrigal.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Lavish Brisbane Corso riverfront sanctuary - Place

For sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is the definition of hotel luxury feel meets family home."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Derek Trebilcock: bringing a client's imagination to life

From childhood cubby houses to transforming spaces to reflect a client's needs, Derek is passionate about creating spaces that "really matter".

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Award-winning Teneriffe home with imposing dimensions - Place

Crafted by Donovan Hill, the home features dramatic spaces defined by vast expanses of glass doors, louvers, and double-height voids. For sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm.

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News Roundup

https://amp.dailytelegraph.com.au/moneysaverhq/christmas-comes-in-july-for-real-estate-investors-heres-why/news-story/46359a1cd386004c19e46ba8c8622a11

Christmas comes in July for real estate investors — here’s why

Christmas comes in July for property investors because many have a big tax refund heading their way soon, or at least some big tax deductions to offset their other income.

The Daily Telegraph

http://amp.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/it-all-adds-up-podcast-episode-6-5-myths-about-the-housing-market-busted-20170727-gxjqi9.html

Five myths about the housing market busted

Jessica Irvine, Matt Wade and Ross Gittins, respond to listener questions and bust these five myths about Australia's housing market.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/weekend-auction-clearance-rates-up-july-set-to-show-price-growth-20170730-gxll7g

House prices have been so resilient

Sydney and Melbourne house prices are set to advance in July, says Corelogic.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/brand/afr-magazine/shane-moran-breaks-silence-on-family-feuds-china-and-renovating-swifts-20170615-gwrud4

The family feud behind Sydney's grandest house

Over the past 20 years, the Moran family, who once held Australia's largest private collection of nursing homes, has ploughed more than $30m of its fortune into the restoration of Swifts.

The Australian Financial Review

https://techcrunch.com/2017/07/28/real-estate-site-redfin-soars-45-after-ipo/amp/

Redfin soars 45% after IPO; CEO calls it ‘Amazon of real estate’

The Seattle-based real estate site has gone public after 13 years as a startup. After pricing higher than expected at $15 per share and raising $138m, the stock soared 45% closing at $21.72.

Tech Crunch

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/ing-direct-slashes-minimum-apartment-size-by-20-per-cent-to-40sqm-20170726-gxjk45

ING Direct slashes minimum apartment size by 20% to 40sqm

ING Direct is reducing minimum sizes for apartments it will finance, while rival bank, Citi is said to be toughening borrowing terms for any development containing more than 30 units.

The Australian Financial Review

https://thewest.com.au/news/north-west-telegraph/temporary-housing-in-decline-data-ng-b88540240z

WA temporary housing in decline: data

More Port Hedland people are living in permanent housing.

The West Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/07/26/first-home-super-saver-scheme/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170727_TND

Loophole in super-for-housing draft bill has experts worried

First home buyers can keep any money they withdrew from their super, even if they failed to buy a house with it, provided they pay a hefty penalty.

The New Daily