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"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."

National

The Economy

What COVID-19 virus means for Australian property

A survey by Ripehouse Advisory, of real estate leaders, has revealed how well the industry is surviving the Coronavirus pandemic.

South Australia (SA)

Politics

REISA sends recommendations to SA Government to survive Coronavirus

REISA president Brett Roenfeldt said he wants to start a conversation with the SA Government with a number of recommendations to help the real estate industry.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

People

Penthouse auction to fund COVID-19 treatment research

An 82-year-old semi-retired builder will donate his auction proceeds to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation Coronavirus Action Fund.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Actor Sam Neill sells his Double Bay property with online auction site Openn Negotiation

Actor Sam Neill has sold his Double Bay property for an undisclosed amount through agents Paul Ephron and Clint Ballard of Ballard Property.

National

The Economy

New home sales decline by 23.2 per cent in March

Consumer confidence declined over the March quarter as home sales dropped sharply, said HIA's Tim Reardon.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

NSW rental vacancies reduce during pandemic

Sydney and Hunter rental vacancies reduce amid a lower survey response rate from property managers, according to REINSW report

People

Laing+Simmons debuts in Armidale

Laing+Simmons real estate brand makes its first ever mark in Armidale with experienced local agent Lachie Sewell at the helm.

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