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John McGrath – End of moratoriums clears the way for investors’ return

The property market across Australia is really firing but investors have largely remained on the sidelines according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Olio Mio Estate: Boutique Pokolbin olive grove and vineyard – Cullen Royle

Designed to showcase stunning mountain and vineyard views, this elegant and welcoming retreat is for sale through Richard Royle and Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Tieve Tara: Mt Macedon garden estate on the market for first time in 25 years – Kay & Burton

For sale via Directors, Peter Kudelka and Gowan Stubbings of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This presents a once in a generation opportunity.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Georgian masterpiece atop Hamilton Hill - Place New Farm

The three-level entertainers’ sanctuary features spacious living spaces and manicured gardens. For sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Hamilton entertainers' retreat with stunning river outlook - Place

This abode promises to impress from the moment you step through its grand double entry door. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Diverse, vibrant and eclectic: Doherty Design Studio's Mardi Doherty

The success of DDS' collaborative and bespoke design philosophy is evident from the breadth and diversity of its residential and commercial portfolio.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

The Economy

Never before seen scenes at Sunshine Coast auctions

THE surging Sunshine Coast real estate market shows no signs of slowing with not even the weekend’s weather putting a damper on proceedings.The weekend’s outcome and interest surprised 17 year real estate veteran and Ray White Mooloolaba | Kawana auctioneer James Goldsworthy.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Sought after Crestwood Estate North Lakes home for sale - REAL Specialists

This North Lakes 3-bedroom home is for sale through John Stewart of REAL Specialists.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Senior Auctioneer of the Year to call Good Friday Appeal Charity House Auction - REIV

REIV Master Auctioneer and four-time winner of the Senior Auctioneering competition, Adrian Butera, is set to pass the hammer for this year’s Good Friday Appeal Charity Home auction after 13 years of setting auction records for the important cause.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Buyer frenzy: coastal property smashes reserve after 114 bids

There was stiff competition for the coastal home, attracting 10 buyers with a whopping total of 114 bids placed using the Openn Negotiation platform.

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News Roundup

https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/73669-dream-homes-are-good-for-the-soul-not-necessarily-the-wallet?mod=mansion_global_articles_en_wsj_home

Dream Homes Are ‘Good for the Soul, Not the Wallet’

Expenses from renovating, maintaining and staffing a property can really pile up.

Mansion Global

http://blogs.unsw.edu.au/cityfutures/blog/2017/09/beyond-the-city-healthy-built-environments-in-regional-and-rural-localities/

Beyond the city – healthy built environments in regional and rural localities

Healthy planning is about supporting the wellbeing of all people, no matter where they live, their age, physical and mental abilities, and irrespective of their socio-economic status.

City Futures Blog - UNSW

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11493-recession-unlikely-but-vulnerabilities-exist

Recession unlikely but vulnerabilities exist

Australia is unlikely to experience a recession in the near future, but certain “vulnerabilities or excesses” in the economy should be addressed to avoid downturns, says AMP Capital.

Mortgage Business

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/16786-melbourne-has-stolen-chinese-buyers-juwai

‘Melbourne has stolen Chinese buyers’: Juwai

More than 40 per cent of all Chinese-buying inquiries in the year to date have been for Melbourne, making the southern city Australia’s destination of choice.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/melbourne-rental-vacancy-to-fall-on-undersupply-sqm-says-20170914-gyhiv5

Melbourne rental vacancy to fall on undersupply, SQM

Melbourne has a tight residential vacancy rate of 1.7% and that will fall lower by 2019 as new housing supply slows, says SQM Research.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11492-cba-s-reputation-woes-bad-for-the-country-apra

CBA’s reputation woes bad for the country: APRA

APRA has said that the recent damage to CBA’s reputation is “unhealthy for the bank, it’s unhealthy for the banking system and it’s unhealthy for the country”.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-it-sold-cash-short-settlement-shows-revival-in-perths-upmarket-city-beach-20170918-gyjfn1

Urgency comes to Perth's upmarket City Beach

Buyers are returning to Perth's premium suburbs in a way they haven't for a long time.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/property-now-the-question-is-what-happens-after-the-boom-20170914-gyhjk2

What happens after the property boom?

After a five-year bull run, in which house prices have surged 75% in Sydney and 56% in Melbourne, the party may be over for those who have bet big on the property boom.

The Australian Financial Review