The 50 square metre solution getting people into their first homes and delivering an answer to nuanced housing needs

Small, modular homes could be a key part of the broader solution to Western Australia’s current housing challenges.

Australian rental market clocks in a near-40% price growth, while wages struggle to keep up

Rents soared by almost 40% across the pandemic, while wages barely clocked in 20% growth.

Why great housing design is better than the cookie-cutter approach

While design choices improve quality of the living spaces, they have little influence on borrowing capacity within the current system.

Gender gap closes? Women outpace men in overall property ownership

Challenges persist for younger women in achieving homeownership, highlighting the need for targeted solutions.

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Cromwell Property Group (ASX: CMW) to kick off green loan this month

The company will transition its $130 million bilateral loan with CBA on the Cromwell Riverpark Trust to a green loan certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative.

Latest deal brings Dexus holdings in Celsus to 73%

A trio of deals have seen Dexus acquire a combined 30.58% interest in Royal Adelaide Hospital PPP

Property Funds Association of Australia appoints Melissa Kingham as President

Kingham will become the organisation’s first female president

Shoalwater Shopping Centre listed for sale, and Arcana Capital acquires $25M in offices

The latest listings and transactions include offices and shopping centres

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Landmark investment from Housing Australia to fund Perth social and affordable BTR apartment project

Housing Choices Australia and Super Housing Partnerships form a consortium to spearhead transformative social and affordable BTR project.

The $7M Palm Beach apartments being marketed exclusively through virtual reality

Ophira, a beachfront project by 5point, utilises EnvisionVR’s technology to create an immersive remote property viewing experience.

Gary Dempsey Devlopments lodges DA for Scarborough site

Myka Residences will offer oversized three to four-bedroom units on the Scarborough waterfront.

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Mortgage stress saw a consecutive decrease across Australia despite high interest rates

Australia’s interest rates are currently at an eye-watering 4.35%, but levels of mortgage stress eased throughout November.

NHFIC and CBA unveil new trends and insights into first home buyer market

The analysis found the equity positions of HGS participants appeared to be growing in line with long run averages.

Fixed rate home loans begin to expire, but very few Australians are behind on repayments

Listings numbers are up, but distressed sales are not the primary driver.

Ways to maximise your serviceability in a tough borrowing market

Cutting down on that takeaway coffee, or sticking to just one streaming service will be a step in the right direction, according to Lloyd Edge.

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Exclusive: Top five regional New South Wales housing markets revealed, the affordable alternatives to Sydney

Hotspotting has exclusively revealed to TPT New South Wales housing market’s five best regional hotspots for homebuyers and investors.

Townsville’s $200K price mismatch between new and existing homes drives demand into the established home market

Demand for established homes is expected to push prices up, with major local projects also seeing people move to Townsville.

Sydney needs more density, not more sprawl, to solve housing woes

Developing inner Sydney suburbs can enhance productivity, wages, and reduce carbon emissions while conserving land and green spaces.

Australia’s regional property market records quarterly home price rise of 1.2%, outpacing the capital cities

Some of the strongest performers were dotted across Western Australia and Queensland.

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Work from home is here to stay, and Australia’s secondary offices are at a turning point

Secondary office assets face challenges with poor uptake and declining values, especially in B and C-grade properties.

Why Australia needs more industrial assets to boost productivity and growth

A new report reveals that Australia’s industrial assets handle over $1.2 trillion worth of products annually.

Sydney’s retail sector continues to improve, with one area boasting zero vacancy

Vacancy rates for Sydney’s prime retail core have dropped to 8.3%, with the one area recording vacancy rates of zero.

Construction titan Beehive Homes finds its new home in a prime Williamstown North warehouse

NSL Property Group facilitated the $650,000 deal, highlighting the property’s prime location and industrial versatility.

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Australia’s inflation rate stays at 3.4%: What it means for borrowers and savers

Annual inflation for January remained steady at 3.4%, signalling stability since November 2021 and a trend towards the RBA’s target band.

Could Molonglo become Canberra’s sixth town centre?

Population is rapidly growing, and may surpass numbers in the City Centre and Woden Valley.

Peak industry body urges the Australian government to double $3.5B housing target incentives

PCA calls for doubling $3.5 billion funding for surpassing national housing targets, addressing critically undersupplied property market.

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2024 total investment sales value set to hit up to S$23B

The sales value improvement amounts to a circa 10% increase on 2023 results.

Peck Seah Street shophouse comes to market in Tanjong Pagar

Ownership of shophouses along Peck Seah Street are tightly held and are hardly on the market.

Retail sector gets a workout as fitness and wellness growth becomes a key retail trend, and tourism rebound continues

The tourism recovery continues to buoy the retail sector and economy more broadly.

Something for the weekend: Refurbished and new shophouses

More of Singapore’s iconic shophouses have come to market.

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Australian home buyers are willing to pay more for smarter homes

Smarter homes are attracting higher paying buyers.

Space efficient design is cost efficient design

Poorly designed big homes can be more expensive without any of the benefits.

Why is Australia experiencing a rental crisis?

House rents soared by $55 per week, while unit rents rose by some $80 per week.

Queensland’s $1.3B housing plan: The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Concerns raised over ambiguity in the plan’s execution, and its effectiveness, emphasising need for deeper solutions to housing crisis.

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Perth Design Week 2024’s program launches today, featuring expanded program and international collaboration

Perth Design Week 2024 unveils expanded program, featuring over 80 diverse events spanning exhibitions, talks, and installations.

Perth Design Week 2024: Perth’s best architects prove that smaller homes are in vogue

Perth Design Week 2024’s week-long itinerary of events, exhibitions and experiences promises a vibrant celebration of design excellence.

Top Australian downsizing locations revealed

Property Credit’s report reveals 12 locations across NSW, Queensland and Tasmania replete with opportunities for downsizers.

Revitalising urban jungles: University expert weighs in on why green spaces are the ultimate urban upgrade

Planning policies, funding disparities, and land constraints have exacerbated inequities in green space access in Australia.

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