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Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Recent residential tenancy rates a pleasant surprise

REIT president Mandy Welling said the vacancy rate for rentals has been consistent.

National

The Economy

Optimism with key vulnerabilities in the property market

CoreLogic has released its March Quarter Property Market & Economic Review and Eliza Owen Head of Research Australia provides some insights.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Real data vs what the doomsdayers are saying

Leanne Pilkington, president, REINSW puts some facts in the way of predictions around a property market collapse.

The Economy

The Agency confirm confidence in luxury sales growing for Sydney’s property market

The Agency's latest sales show there is definite confidence in Sydney's luxury market.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Buyers out in force in a post-Coronavirus real estate market

As Coronavirus restrictions continue to ease Victorian Kay & Burton agents Grant Samuel and Julia de Campo find many potential buyers turning up to view at open houses.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Work changes & future lifestyle options

Employees who have been working from home during the pandemic may choose to do so on a permanent basis.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath’s new focus on Project Marketing Post Covid-19

Geoff Lucas CEO of McGrath welcomes Colin Griffin and Murray Wood to join McGrath Projects as they gear up for growth in the Sydney sector.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

New York inspired FV Penthouse with hotel amenities

Residents will access the exclusive Five Star FV Private Club, including skyline pool, private cinema, VIP lounges, tropical retreat and more. For sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Sophisticated Penthouse with Melbourne city views

This stunning apartment has been finished to the highest international standard. For sale by Ross Savas and Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Expats returning home make up 30% of enquiry coming from offshore

“I think the future looks bright for the Australian property market,” Ross Savas of Kay & Burton told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/bernard-salt-demographer/australia-sells-off-the-farm-so-others-can-feed-the-world/news-story/4b541037b3474b33fb4750b5099cfffa

Australia sells off farm to feed the world

Surely the greatest issue in the 21st century will be food and food production.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-house-prices-to-fall-5-per-cent-over-next-two-years-according-to-bis-oxford-economics-20170309-guu6dq/

Sydney house prices ‘to fall 5% over next two years’: BIS Oxford Economics

Sydney’s house prices are expected to decline from mid-2017, with even higher declines likely in national apartment markets, a housing research company has predicted.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/treasury-proposes-making-it-easier-and-cheaper-for-foreign-buyers-20170309-guud8y

Treasury proposes making it easier and cheaper for foreign buyers

A new federal Treasury consultation paper proposes making it easier and cheaper for foreign investors to purchase new homes in Australia and invest in areas such as retirement living, aged-care, and student accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/coalition-talks-up-housing-affordability-package-in-may-budget/news-story/6d89d6461ba2dfa9bba3d3a57b579110

Coalition talks up housing affordability package in May budget

The government has raised expectations that a housing affordability package will be delivered in the May budget.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/international-womens-day-2017-the-change-female-property-leaders-want-to-see-in-the-industry-20170307-guoyio/

The change female property leaders want to see in the industry

With this year's IWD dedicated to creating a more gender inclusive world, with the theme “be bold for change”, Domain asked five female leaders from the property sector how to get more women to the top.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/gold-clients-only-for-overseas-property-loans-says-citi-20170307-gut0ss

'Gold' clients only for overseas property loans, says Citi

Citigroup will limit mortgages for overseas buyers amid concerns about its capacity to handle the increase in applications after the withdrawal of most other Australian banks.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/long-rents-open-door-to-housing-affordability-holy-grail-20170306-gurefj?et_cid=29069057&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/long-rents-open-door-to-housing-affordability-holy-grail-20170306-gurefj&Email_name=MW5-03-08&Day_Sent=08032017

Long leases open door to housing affordability 'holy grail'

Changes to rental law to enable residential leases of 10 years or more, which are being introduced in Victoria and NSW, could open the door for a wave of institutional investment into housing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/cba-chief-ian-narev-warns-against-just-tinkering-with-home-affordability/news-story/8095a3ee44e77679ab82c3df1d8707fb

CBA chief warns against ‘tinkering’ with home affordability

Ian Narev says CBA doesn't support "individual debates about one or other of these policies in the absence of a broad view as to the different drivers of housing affordability."

The Australian