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barry johston new president reinsw real estate instute of new south wales

Addressing NSW’s real estate issues: A fresh approach from REINSW

REINSW’s new president leads the charge in transforming NSW’s real estate landscape.
Bond disposals Know your rights as a renter in Australia

Bond disposals: The one thing you probably didn’t know

Reclaiming one’s bond can be a challenging process in today’s rental market; here is one little known method to protect yourself.
applications for propertyguru asia property awards for australia are now open until 2 august 2024

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Australia) returns for its 7th edition, including several brand new award categories

This year’s awards include several brand new categories, with entries closing 2 August 2024.
Strata properties as investments All you need to know about investing in a Perth unit

Strata properties as investments: All you need to know about investing in a Perth unit

As the cost of renting approaches the cost of a mortgage, more people are investing in units to escape the rental trap.

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Guides

Thinking of buying an apartment in Perth Here's what you need to know

Thinking of buying an apartment in Perth? Here’s what you need to know

Despite inadequate consumer protections, prospective home buyers in Perth are increasingly favouring apartments as affordability declines.
Housing crisis survival guide How to buy your first Australian property

Housing crisis survival guide: How to buy your first Australian property

Three property experts give the low down on how to nab a home in this tough housing market.
Perth property market The definitive guide to buying a modular home 3

Perth property market: The definitive guide to buying a modular home

Modular homes, misunderstood as inferior, offer efficient, durable alternatives to traditional construction methods.
Read this before purchasing an off-the-plan property in Australia

Read this before purchasing an off-the-plan property in Australia

Experts give the lowdown on off-the-plan purchases, which often result in financial loss and dissatisfaction for buyers.

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Property Developments

Landmark investment from Housing Australia to fund new Perth Build-to-Rent apartment project

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

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.
Downsizers in Scarborough to benefit from new 12-level apartment project

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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Property Finance

mortgage stress saw a consecutive decrease in Australia

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.
leafy adelaide suburb first home buyers

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 cliff hits australian home loan borrowers

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.
maximising your borrowing capacity and serviceability

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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Market Insights

home builders choose melbournes outer suburbs to call home

Melbourne property market sees mom and dad builders flock to outer suburbs for the best bang for buck

The cost of building a house in these top 20 suburbs started at $272,944 and topped out at $387,688.
australian rental market prices painful and worst in a long time march 2024

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.
Gender gap closes Women outpace men in overall property ownership

Gender gap closes? Women outpace men in overall property ownership

Challenges persist for younger women in achieving homeownership, highlighting the need for targeted solutions.
nsw housing market top five regional hotspots exclusively revealed

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.

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Commercial Real Estate

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

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

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 luxury retail continues to grow february 2024

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

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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Business & Industry

rba keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent for march 2024

Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold at 4.35% for March meeting

The hold was largely predicted, with many experts expecting a rate cut towards the end of this year.
Australia’s inflation rate stays at 3.4% What it means for borrowers and savers

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.
molonglo town centre proposal announced 26 february 2024

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 housing target incentives

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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International Property

2024 set to be a better year for real estate investment values

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.
48 Peck Seah Street shophouse comes to market in Tanjong Pagar

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 to be a boon

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.
famous singaporean shophouses for sale

Something for the weekend: Refurbished and new shophouses

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

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Opinion

the worlds largest houses with a dwindling population makes no sense

Australia’s property market has the world’s largest homes, but does the quarter acre addiction still make sense in 2024?

Answering the questions on how much space we really need to have a comfortable, quality home.
what is a buyers agent and is it worth it yes

What is a buyer’s agent? And what are the benefits of using one?

A buyer’s agent combines industry expertise, a sharp eye, and removes the tedium of house hunting.
tiny homes could be key in helping to meet the nuanced housing needs of western australia

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.
Interested in short-term rentals Here’s the blueprint for successfully running an Airbnb property in Australia

Interested in short-term rentals? Here’s the blueprint for successfully running an Airbnb property in Australia

Industry experts delve into the pros and cons of entering the flourishing short term rental accommodation market.

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Lifestyle

Perth Design Week 2024's program launches today, featuring expanding program and international collaboration

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: 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.
Australian downsizers plan to downsize this year.

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

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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