2017 budget lauded for tackling supply, affordability issues
The 2017 budget has recognised the need to address housing supply and affordability through a number of complementary measures, says the Real Estate Institute of ...
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 10 May 2017
Australia in a ‘property bubble’, majority of experts warn
Australians are living beyond their means and overcapitalising on property purchases as the country remains in a ‘property bubble’, legal and conveyancing professionals ...
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 24 Apr 2017
‘Perfect storm’ delivers strongest quarterly increase in four years
Melbourne’s median house price has recorded its strongest quarterly growth since 2013, smashing the $800,000 barrier for the first time, new REIV data shows.
New legislation to transform real estate in Victoria
Buyers and sellers of residential property in Victoria need to be aware of new price-quoting legislation which will affect the way agents quote and market homes, says the ...
TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 10 Apr 2017
Illness could force Aussie mortgage holders out of homes
One in two Australian mortgage holders are concerned a serious illness diagnosis at some stage in their lives would impact their ability to service their mortgage, a new ...
FINANCE • Fri, 07 Apr 2017
5 of the biggest worries tenants have
Rent or buy your own home? It’s a lifestyle question that everybody has to answer. Many who choose to rent could be facing fears that keep them up at night. Here are five ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 07 Apr 2017
McGrath buoys leadership team with big-name appointment
McGrath Estate Agents has announced that one of the industry’s most respected professionals will be returning to the group to lead its franchise network.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 05 Apr 2017
Business unusual: how to channel conflict into growth
Harmonious business cultures can breed complacency, while conflict can create innovation and healthy change if handled appropriately, according to one of Australia’s ...
Charles Tarbey assumes another industry leadership role
Century 21 chairman Charles Tarbey, who has more than four decades’ real estate experience, has been appointed to another leadership role in the industry.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 29 Mar 2017
