The Real Estate Conversation

Contact

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

How much is the Bank’s generosity costing you?

REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin questions who really is footing the bill when it comes to banks, landlords and tenants.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Kay and Burton welcomes Oliver Booth to their South Yarra team

One of Melbourne’s most successful real estate agents, Oliver Booth joins Kay & Burton South Yarra

National

The Economy

Valuer General releases study on impact of bushfires on land value

The latest report on the impact of recent bushfire events on land values has been released by the NSW Valuer General, Dr David Parker.

National

The Economy

Private treaty and pre-auction sales prove popular during Coronavirus restrictions

Real estate agents have adapted to doing business under the Coronavirus restrictions resulting in significant properties sold, according to Ray White and McGrath agents.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – First home buying during Covid-19

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents encourages first home buyers to continue their property search.

Western Australia (WA)

Politics

REIWA welcomes WA Government's easing open home restrictions and rent assistance

REIWA welcomes McGowan Government’s announcements, firstly to allow the number of people who can attend an open home to be increased from two people (including the agent) to a maximum of 10 people and secondly, rent assistance to help property owners through the Coronavirus pandemic.

National

People

Legends of real estate to rally for free live webinars

AREC assembles the legends of real estate to bring free live webinars to the industry during COVID-19

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton

"There is no doubt that many international buyers would like to take advantage of the current situation and are motivated to buy this year."

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Grand Noosa Heads penthouse snapped up in 16 days

Sold by Kate Cox of Reed & Co, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "Noosa stock is quite tight so when a property comes on the market that is attractive, it is usually snapped up pretty quickly."

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Darren Curtis cautiously optimistic about future of Australian real estate

"Australia has always been regarded as a safe haven for property investment and the current climate is increasing this sentiment."

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/promoted-content/15838-four-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-property-through-your-smsf

Four things to consider when buying a property through your SMSF

There’s a reason more Australians are using SMSFs to buy an investment property. But there are a few things to consider before diving in the deep end.

Smart Property Investment

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-cave-has-a-new-neighborthe-she-shed-1485885279?mod=e2fb

The Man Cave Has a New Neighbor—the She Shed

Tiny houses with mood lighting, flower boxes, bistro tables, throw pillows, and pink furniture are popping up in backyards.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-20/housing-affordability-debate-analysis-how-did-we-get-here/8284646

Housing affordability: How did we get here?

Our obsession with property is reflected in our tax system.

The ABC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/bankers-affirm-their-commitment-to-london-operations-20170216-gues7x

Bankers affirm their commitment to London operations

Britain's financiers are determined to keep operations in the the country after Brexit, predicting London will a pre-eminent business centre.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/timbers-green-shoots-hume-vin-harink-to-build-clt-childcare-centre-20170213-guc22t

Hume, Vin Harink to build CLT childcare centre

Hume Partners Property, the developer behind Melbourne's tallest timber office tower, is also building a single-storey childcare centre.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/alan-kohler/housing-affordability-look-at-the-incentives/news-story/3adb7df2058a439c45bcfeab242c8df9

Incentives make buyers ‘lambs to slaughter’

The professionals engaged in real estate are incentivised to push prices higher.

The Australian

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/perth-real-estate-micro-blocks-of-80sqm-to-go-on-sale/news-story/fb75cd088bc1186db42ddf87033ea375

Perth real estate Micro blocks of 80sqm to go on sale

'Micro lots' are set to shake-up Perth's housing market when they go on sale this year, with block sizes shrinking to suit smaller budgets and changing lifestyles.

Perth now

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/coalition-remains-open-to-capital-gains-tax-rise-to-tackle-housing-affordability/news-story/2ba46f5c93a3635b46e7e7498837ebd7

Coalition remains open to capital gains tax rise to tackle housing affordability

The government remains open to increasing in capital gains tax in the May budget to tackle housing affordability, as backbenchers step up calls for action.

The Australian