John McGrath – What the Brisbane Olympics will do for home values
Sydney had a major property boom after its Olympics but a lot of other factors contributed to that according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.
Knight Frank appoints Duncan Schieb to Prestige Residential team
Knight Frank Australia has made a significant appointment to its Prestige Residential team in Sydney as the market goes from strength to strength. Duncan Schieb has joined the real estate agency in the role of Senior Sales Executive.
Sustainable & healthy real estate should give customers the tools not the rules - REIA
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on governments to empower Australian consumers to adopt more sustainable & healthy housing practices.
John McGrath – Where is it cheaper to buy than rent?
John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents looks at how the current low interest rates have made many more suburbs across the East Coast cheaper to buy in than rent.
New housing loan commitments starting to wane - REIA
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Adrian Kelly said the latest ABS figures show that while Australia’s property market remains strong, it is starting to settle down as economic concerns about lockdowns impact on economic sentiment.
Bi-partisan support and clarity for home owners and investors welcomed - REIA
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the Leader of the Opposition’s announcement that they will support the status quo for negative gearing and capital gains tax should they form government.
John McGrath – Foreign buyers of Australian homes almost triple their budgets
John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents says he expects to see more foreigners wanting to set up home in Australia once the international border lifts.
Property sector calls for one-on-one inspections during lockdown 5.0
With today’s announcement that Victoria’s fifth lockdown will be extended by a further seven days, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on the Victorian Government to allow one-on-one inspections of properties.
Time to axe the tax to assist housing affordability - REIA
REIA president, Adrian Kelly said families across all the states and territories, except the ACT, are paying more stamp duty today than 20 years ago and that is time to get serious about stamp duty reform.