http://mx4.com.au News up to the minute! Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:46:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Prices to go through roof The Border Mail But real estate agents say the forecast is fanciful, unrealistic and about 10 years too soon. The report prepared by Australian Property Monitors predicts … The rest is here: Prices to go through roof – The Border Mail http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/prices-to-go-through-roof-%e2%80%93-the-border-mail/ Bargain hunt for Melbourne homes Herald Sun Real Estate Institute of Victoria research manager Robert Larocca said cheaper properties were still available if people knew where to look. … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/bargain-hunt-for-melbourne-homes-%e2%80%93-herald-sun/ Overseas buyers like our property Sunshine Coast Daily THE Sunshine Coat has increasingly become an attractive destination for overseas property investors, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. See the original post here: Overseas buyers like our property – Sunshine Coast Daily http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/overseas-buyers-like-our-property-%e2%80%93-sunshine-coast-daily/ Property prices to triple Lismore Northern Star “I do expect prices will go up in Clunes,” said Wal Murray real estate saleswoman Katrina Beohm. Ms Beohm said the village offered the best of both worlds … Visit link: Property prices to triple – Lismore Northern Star http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/property-prices-to-triple-%e2%80%93-lismore-northern-star/ Dairy Livestock Services expands Weekly Times Now The business, which conducts registered dairy cattle sales throughout Australia has joined with Andrew Gilmour of Gilmour and Co Real Estate at Cobram to … Read more from the original source: Dairy Livestock Services expands – Weekly Times Now http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/dairy-livestock-services-expands-%e2%80%93-weekly-times-now/ Barwon Heads leads the charge Geelong Advertiser Hayden Real Estate Barwon Heads director Christian Bartley said he would not be surprised if the township did become a millionaire hot spot. .. Read more here: Barwon Heads leads the charge – Geelong Advertiser http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/barwon-heads-leads-the-charge-%e2%80%93-geelong-advertiser/ Home buyers get their own agent Daily Examiner Home Buyers' Advantage principal Dave Grams has set up the first real estate buyers' agent in the Clarence Valley. WHO'S representing who in the real estate … Link: Home buyers get their own agent – Daily Examiner http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/home-buyers-get-their-own-agent-%e2%80%93-daily-examiner/ DAIRY cattle sales and marketing business Dairy Livestock Services has moved into the property market. Follow this link: Dairy Livestock Services expands http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/22/dairy-livestock-services-expands/ eBroadcast Australia Renovation show back on The Block Herald Sun “The Block is a unique format that has always captured our ongoing obsession with real estate ,” Nine's director of programming, Michael Healy, said. .. Go here to read the rest: Renovation show back on The Block – Herald Sun http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/21/renovation-show-back-on-the-block-%e2%80%93-herald-sun/ eBroadcast Australia “The Block” returns to Nine in 2010 eBroadcast Australia “THE BLOCK is a unique format that has always captured our ongoing obsession with real estate ,” Mr Healy said. “Right now everybody's talking about real … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/21/the-block-returns-to-nine-in-2010-%e2%80%93-ebroadcast-australia/ In constant motion The Australian … disagreements with high-profile groups such as V8 Supercars Australia and departure from real estate firm Belle Properties in Sydney's eastern suburbs. … View post: In constant motion – The Australian http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/21/in-constant-motion-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ Melbourne property market booming ABC Online The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is predicting the property market from the start of the year until Easter is likely to be the strongest … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/21/melbourne-property-market-booming-%e2%80%93-abc-online/ PROPERTY boom makes homeowners millionaires but many could be locked out of the market. View original post here: Your home set to double in price http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/your-home-set-to-double-in-price/ Perth's most prestigious street is Cottesloe's Marine Parade PerthNow The Sunday Times surveyed some of Perth's top real estate agents, asking them to reveal their top three WA streets, and Cottesloe's beachfront Marine Pde … View post: Perth’s most prestigious street is Cottesloe’s Marine Parade – PerthNow http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/perth%e2%80%99s-most-prestigious-street-is-cottesloe%e2%80%99s-marine-parade-%e2%80%93-perthnow/ Average Perth house to cost $1million in 10 years PerthNow But if the real estate boom of the past 10 years is repeated over the next decade, these prices will be the scary reality, according to new figures … See the original post here: Average Perth house to cost $1million ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/average-perth-house-to-cost-1million-in-10-years-%e2%80%93-perthnow/ Total sales:296 Sold:247 Withdrawn:20 Cleared:78% Suburb Address Description Price Result Abbotsford 16/168-172 Hampden Rd 2 br u $510,000 SP Abbotsford 4/28 Walton Cr 2 br u $810,000 S Allawah 6/418 Railway Pde 3 br u $631,000 S Annandale 175 Annandale St 3 br h $1,026,000 SP Annandale 61 Breillat St 3 br h $1,050,000 SP Annandale 163a Nelson St 3 br h $1,180,000 SP Annandale 14 Piper St 2 br ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/sydney-auction-results-7/ This week: 835 Last weekend: 663 This time last year: 327 S Sold at Auction: 583 SB Sold before Auction: 140 SA Sold after Auction: 0 PI Passed in: 112 VB Passed in on vendor’s bid: 64 Clearance rate: 87% Postponed: 0 Withdrawn: 2 Auctions with no result: 61 PS Private Sales: 745 Total Volume (Auctions): $574.77mil Total Volume (Private Sales): $332.45mil Total Auctions ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/melbourne-auction-results-saturday-march-20th-2010/ THE resurgent property market is putting financial strain on buyers, even if they are employed. Read more: House surge leads to mortgage stress http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/house-surge-leads-to-mortgage-stress/ Greece targets church in massive tax grab NEWS.com.au A new draft bill to be tabled in parliament next week imposes a 20 per cent tax on the Orthodox church's real estate income, reportedly worth over €10 … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/greece-targets-church-in-massive-tax-grab-%e2%80%93-newscomau/ Brimbank house prices still rising Brimbank Leader Barry Plant real estate director James Hatzimoisis said demand was very strong across Brimbank. “Demand at the moment is far exceeding supply,” Mr .. Originally posted here: Brimbank house prices still rising – Brimbank Leader http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/brimbank-house-prices-still-rising-%e2%80%93-brimbank-leader/ Rising rents at Reedy Gold Coast Bulletin News The latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland data shows Reedy Creek posted one of the better performances on the Coast in the December quarter with an 8.8 … Read more: Rising rents at Reedy – Gold Coast Bulletin News http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/20/rising-rents-at-reedy-%e2%80%93-gold-coast-bulletin-news/ Clouds gather over Perth's shining light The Australian Leading Perth real estate agent Willie Porteous this week defended the Oswal property, predicting it would become a landmark in much the same way his wife … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/clouds-gather-over-perth%e2%80%99s-shining-light-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ Figures show home mortgates falling while prices run hot The Australian However, he said, the housing finance series remained the best measure of demand for housing, and real estate listings were the best measure of supply. … See the original post: Figures show home mortgates falling while prices run hot ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/figures-show-home-mortgates-falling-while-prices-run-hot-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ TOP model Jennifer Hawkins and her long-term beau Jake Wall are buying a home together. See the original post here: Jennifer Hawkins eyes a love nest http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/jennifer-hawkins-eyes-a-love-nest/ Public housing being misused in NSW Razors Edge (blog) The Department has been going through a real estate agent called Run Property. Are these properties that the Department is planning to sell? .. Excerpt from: Public housing being misused in NSW – Razors Edge (blog) http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/public-housing-being-misused-in-nsw-%e2%80%93-razors-edge-blog/ If current building trends persist, Australia’s cumulated housing shortage will reach 466,000 dwellings by 2020, according to a Housing Industry Association (HIA) report. Continued here: Housing shortage set to grow http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/housing-shortage-set-to-grow/ Quest News Making A Difference By Being Different! Quest News Most real estate agencies claim to be different – RE/MAX Property Shop are arguably the first to mean it. This team shares a commitment to giving back to … See the article here: Making A Difference By Being Different! – ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/making-a-difference-by-being-different-%e2%80%93-quest-news/ Rental vacancy rate drops further ABC Local The New South Wales Real Estate Institute says the rental vacancy rate in Wollongong fell to 1.7 per cent last month. Go here to see the original: Rental vacancy rate drops further – ABC Local http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/rental-vacancy-rate-drops-further-%e2%80%93-abc-local/ Quest News Million dollar property deals Quest News The latest data released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland discloses median prices lifted by an average 4.1 per cent in Springfield during the … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/million-dollar-property-deals-%e2%80%93-quest-news/ Wholesaling properties takes a lot of time and a lot of determination from investors who are committed to the business. Several elements are necessary for closing a real estate deal. However, the most important are finding the right property, motivated sellers, and signing the best contracts. One of the most important ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/wholesaling-essentials/ The Noosa Journal Home is a castle The Noosa Journal Currently listed with Tom Offermann Real Estate is a “beachfront cottage'' at 56 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach. Read more: Home is a castle – The Noosa Journal http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/home-is-a-castle-%e2%80%93-the-noosa-journal/ Sydneysiders invest in Cootamundra Cootamundra Herald Mr Bell said these will likely end up as rental accommodation, filling a vast gap in the Cootamundra real estate market. Ground is expected to be broken on … Visit link: Sydneysiders invest in Cootamundra – Cootamundra Herald http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/sydneysiders-invest-in-cootamundra-%e2%80%93-cootamundra-herald/ Heildelberg Leader Mediterranean marvel in Ivanhoe Heildelberg Leader Miles Real Estate agent Damien Carter said Maltravers Rd was one of Banyule's most exclusive addresses. “There have been two open-for-inspections so far and .. Read the original: Mediterranean marvel in Ivanhoe – Heildelberg Leader http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/mediterranean-marvel-in-ivanhoe-%e2%80%93-heildelberg-leader/ A combination of population growth, a lack of housing stock, and higher borrowing costs means that the Australian dream of home ownership is becoming harder than ever before. While many of us would define ‘home ownership’ as owning a house, this is a definition that’s likely to change as affordability worsens ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/19/units-%e2%80%93-homes-of-the-future/ CB Richard Ellis Group Expands Solar Energy Services AZoCleantech President of the Americas for CB Richard Ellis, Mike Lafitte, said that being the largest real estate services company in the world, it will play an … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/cb-richard-ellis-group-expands-solar-energy-services-%e2%80%93-azocleantech/ The collapse of apartment approvals in January spooked many in the industry and government. The country needs more medium density accommodation but new supply seems choked – by a lack of finance as well as by planning constraints, according to a report in the AFR. Two weeks ago RBA governor Glenn Stevens, ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/building-approvals-change-ahead/ Quest News Brisbane's hottest homes Quest News The latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland figures highlight Hamilton as one of Queensland's million-dollar suburbs, with a median house price of … More here: Brisbane’s hottest homes – Quest News http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/brisbane%e2%80%99s-hottest-homes-%e2%80%93-quest-news/ Rental vacancies fall in NSW metro areas Sydney Morning Herald The falls recorded by the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) for the month of February wiped out almost all of the gains seen at the start of 2010, … Excerpt from: Rental vacancies fall in NSW metro areas – ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/rental-vacancies-fall-in-nsw-metro-areas-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ Quest News Buyers swamp Mt Gravatt renovator Quest News The small home, at 83 Ballarat St, Mt Gravatt East, was listed at 4pm Friday by Brad Bell Real Estate and by 9am Saturday the office had fielded more than … Continue reading here: Buyers swamp Mt Gravatt renovator – Quest ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/buyers-swamp-mt-gravatt-renovator-%e2%80%93-quest-news/ RCI plans 'The BIG Reveal' in April eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition Senior executives and decision makers in the hospitality and leisure real estate industries will gather for the RCI(R) Asia Leisure Real Estate Symposium on … More here: RCI plans ‘The BIG Reveal’ in April – eTravelBlackboard – Asia Edition http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/rci-plans-%e2%80%98the-big-reveal%e2%80%99-in-april-%e2%80%93-etravelblackboard-%e2%80%93-asia-edition/ The Queensland Government must follow up talk of creating ‘go zones’ and ‘no-go zones’ for high-density development with action to make it easier for developers in the green-lighted areas, the Property Council of Australia says. Read this article: Action needed on high-density ‘go zones’ http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/action-needed-on-high-density-%e2%80%98go-zones%e2%80%99/ More than half of Australian renters aren’t insuring their property against fire, flood, damage and theft, according to Newspoll survey results. Read this article: More than half of renters choose not to insure http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/more-than-half-of-renters-choose-not-to-insure/ Mosman Daily Hammers fall, jaws drop in property shockwave Mosman Daily The McLean Cres home was sold to local residents for $5.5 million through Paul Gotch of Gotch Real Estate . “The owner suggested they hoped for around $4.5 … More here: Hammers fall, jaws drop in property shockwave – ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/hammers-fall-jaws-drop-in-property-shockwave-%e2%80%93-mosman-daily/ RISING rates may slow a recovery in the home building sector, which posted a big jump yesterday. Excerpt from: Watch on rate rises as building picks up http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/watch-on-rate-rises-as-building-picks-up/ Lake Macquarie property owners fear falling real estate prices over rising sea … Newcastle Herald THOUSANDS of property owners in Lake Macquarie face falling real estate prices because of the threat of rising sea levels. Read more here: Lake Macquarie property owners fear falling real estate prices over rising sea ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/18/lake-macquarie-property-owners-fear-falling-real-estate-prices-over-rising-sea-%e2%80%a6-%e2%80%93-newcastle-herald/ Business2.com.au (blog) First Impressions of the New Realestate .com.au Website Currently in BETA Business2.com.au (blog) RealEstate .com.au have a new website in the works about to be released to be released to the public. … Read more from the original source: First Impressions of the New Realestate.com.au Website Currently in ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/first-impressions-of-the-new-realestatecomau-website-currently-in-beta-%e2%80%93-business2comau-blog/ Australian Stock Exchange site set to go in Record Realty sale The Australian Receiver KordaMentha has been working through the Record structure and in January struck a conditional deal to offload the US portfolio to Real Estate … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/australian-stock-exchange-site-set-to-go-in-record-realty-sale-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ THE assets of what was once the $2.1 billion Allco-managed Record Realty Trust will be offered for sale shortly. See more here: ASX site set to go in Record Realty sale http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/asx-site-set-to-go-in-record-realty-sale/ THE economic downturn resulting from the global financial crisis was mild compared with the expectations of recession or worse early last year. Link: Dangers loom in boom cities http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/dangers-loom-in-boom-cities/ EVERYONE wants a strong economy, but the spate of rising interest rates is dreaded by most property owners. More here: Higher interest rates not so bad http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/higher-interest-rates-not-so-bad/ SIMON Property Group is preparing a new offer for General Growth Properties, a month after being turned down by its largest rival. See the article here: Simon to lift bid for mall owner http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/simon-to-lift-bid-for-mall-owner/ BOUTIQUE fund manager Andrew Patrick is dipping his toe into the world of frozen unlisted retail funds. The rest is here: Fund seeks $25m for cheap frozen delights http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/fund-seeks-25m-for-cheap-frozen-delights/ Free Press Leader Massive storm affects real estate in the hills Free Press Leader Tim Conder, the senior sales consultant at First National Real Estate in Belgrave, said a number of properties advertised for sale had driveways washed away … Read more here: Massive storm affects real estate in the ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/massive-storm-affects-real-estate-in-the-hills-%e2%80%93-free-press-leader/ Federal Reserve ends supports as US economy mends The Australian Mike Jones flips real estate signs as they are printed at Realty Sign Company in Phoenix, Arizona. See the rest here: Federal Reserve ends supports as US economy mends – The Australian http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/federal-reserve-ends-supports-as-us-economy-mends-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ The real estate market is a risky investment to say the least. Several people will tell you that they know all the secrets to successful property investing. They will tell you that following their advice is the only way you will be able to turn a profit. The majority of ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/must-know-real-estate-tips/ New projects lift real estate and local economy Esperance Express HOPETOUN and Ravensthorpe's real estate is in demand, lifting the black cloud after the closure of BHP Billiton in January last year. … Read the original post: New projects lift real estate and local economy – Esperance Express http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/new-projects-lift-real-estate-and-local-economy-%e2%80%93-esperance-express/ 10 Things I Absolutely Positively Love about Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Business2.com.au (blog) The most successful people in real estate truly understand that networking is one of the real key's to this industry and setting up a Facebook profile is … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/10-things-i-absolutely-positively-love-about-facebook-twitter-and-linkedin-%e2%80%93-business2comau-blog/ Company forced to cough up $73000 Sunshine Coast Daily A SUNSHINE Coast real estate agent and his company have been fined $45000 for failing to pay a trainee sales person $78830 in entitlements. … Read more: Company forced to cough up $73000 – Sunshine Coast Daily http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/company-forced-to-cough-up-73000-%e2%80%93-sunshine-coast-daily/ IF YOU’RE looking for privacy, look no further than Fraser Island. Read this article: Paradise on Fraser Island http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/paradise-on-fraser-island/ THE word “immaculate” comes to mind when you inspect Marabou, a broadacre mixed farm. See the article here: Immaculate mix at Henty http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/17/immaculate-mix-at-henty/ Ray White sales up 20 per cent in Feb Sydney Morning Herald Real estate group Ray White has reported a 20 per cent improvement in February for its residential and commercial sales results in Australia and New Zealand … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/ray-white-sales-up-20-per-cent-in-feb-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ Mackay unit sales take hit ABC Local The Real Estate Institute of Queensland says many first home buyers have retreated from the market because of interest rate rises, which is reflected in a … View original post here: Mackay unit sales take hit – ABC Local http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/mackay-unit-sales-take-hit-%e2%80%93-abc-local/ Property investment opportunities are exceptional right now because many values are still priced at reactionary downturn levels, according to Australian Unity Investments head of property Martin Hession. See the rest here: Ideal conditions for substantial property growth http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/ideal-conditions-for-substantial-property-growth/ A Bill tabled by the Queensland Government in parliament in February is likely to result in big increases in rates and land tax charges for commercial tenants, property developers and investors, according to Warlow Scott Lawyers. Excerpt from: Big rises expected for rates and land tax http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/big-rises-expected-for-rates-and-land-tax/ Classic return verandah villa Yorke Peninsula Country Times A central hallway provides a warm welcome into this wonderful character home in Wandilta Street, Kadina, explains Neville Hibbard of Blights Real Estate … See the article here: Classic return verandah villa – Yorke Peninsula Country Times http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/classic-return-verandah-villa-%e2%80%93-yorke-peninsula-country-times/ The Age Melbourne's planning system broken The Age Robert Larocca, former mayor of Moreland and now with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, estimates that in 1976 there were almost 30000 more people … See more here: Melbourne’s planning system broken – The Age http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/melbourne%e2%80%99s-planning-system-broken-%e2%80%93-the-age/ Retirement plan: access the equity in your home It is no secret Australia’s ageing population will place increasing pressure on our economy. We are living longer than ever before, which means we need to fund an increasing number of ‘golden years’. What options do older Australians have when it comes to financing ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/reversing-the-rumour-on-seniors-loans/ AFL star in $320k forged loan row Sunshine Coast Daily Mr Smith, a real estate agent at Seaside Realty at the time, denied he sent the fax to arrange the loan, which was executed in Caboolture by Mr Cresswell. .. Excerpt from: AFL star in $320k forged loan row – Sunshine ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/16/afl-star-in-320k-forged-loan-row-%e2%80%93-sunshine-coast-daily/ Mortgage broker takes out two coveted industry awards Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is excited and proud to be recognised as the industry’s best retail aggregator, taking home top honours at this year’s Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) Excellence Awards, held on Friday night. The occasion marks the ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/mortgage-choice-achieves-top-honours-again/ It's going to be a UBS reunion at Moelis & Co The Australian IT'S going to be a UBS reunion at Moelis & Co, whither JPMorgan's high-profile head of real estate Andrew Pridham is about to go. He's expected to start in … Read more here: It’s going to be ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/it%e2%80%99s-going-to-be-a-ubs-reunion-at-moelis-co-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ QUEENSLAND-BASED Sunland Group has lifted its annual profit expectations by between 15 and 20 per cent thanks to early house and land settlements.   See more here: Sunland hoists its outlook http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/sunland-hoists-its-outlook/ As a general rule most people are better off sticking to a variable rate for their home loan rather than a fixed rate, according to RateCity chief executive officer Damian Smith. Follow this link: Better off with variable http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/better-off-with-variable-2/ As a general rule most people are better off sticking to a variable rate for their home loan rather than a fixed rate, according to RateCity chief executive officer Damian Smith. Read the rest here: Better off with variable http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/better-off-with-variable/ Unit and townhouse sales soften International Business Times Australia … the number of sales of units and townhouses reduced markedly during the tail end of 2009, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). … Follow this link: Unit and townhouse sales soften – International Business Times Australia http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/unit-and-townhouse-sales-soften-%e2%80%93-international-business-times-australia/ RAMS expands investor info Herald Sun MORTGAGE provider RAMS Home Loans has joined with real estate data provider Residex to give property investors access to residential sales information. … Original post: RAMS expands investor info – Herald Sun http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/rams-expands-investor-info-%e2%80%93-herald-sun/ Strong demand and weak supply stoke auction markets – but there's no quick-fix … Smart Company (blog) David Airey, president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, agrees there is a supply problem and reforms must be put in place immediately See the article here: Strong demand and weak supply stoke ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/strong-demand-and-weak-supply-stoke-auction-markets-%e2%80%93-but-there%e2%80%99s-no-quick-fix-%e2%80%a6-%e2%80%93-smart-company-blog/ Buyers go easy after rate hike The Australian Real Estate Institute of Australia president David Airey said the latest rate rise was starting to bite. “On a 400k mortgage it's $96 per week in interest … Original post: Buyers go easy after rate hike – The Australian http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/buyers-go-easy-after-rate-hike-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ Deccan Herald Lehman Brothers document release held up in US courts The Australian After Lehman acquired and financed the $US23.6bn buyout of Archstone-Smith Real Estate Investment Trust in May 2007, along with the property company Tishman … Read more here: Lehman Brothers document release held up in US courts – ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/lehman-brothers-document-release-held-up-in-us-courts-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ Reining in REIT gearing Money Management As gearing levels have continued to rise across the Australian real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, investors are scrutinising the true gearing … Read more: Reining in REIT gearing – Money Management http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/reining-in-reit-gearing-%e2%80%93-money-management/ Coffs real estate prices to rise Coff’s Coast Advocate While Christine Clarke – a local real estate agent and a director of the NSW Real Estate Institute – has no evidence it will happen soon if current demand … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/coffs-real-estate-prices-to-rise-%e2%80%93-coff%e2%80%99s-coast-advocate/ State on $1billion Coast property blitz Gold Coast Bulletin News A prominent local real estate agent said that department-owned houses in Miami would now be worth top dollar. “One of these homes in Nobby Parade was bought … Excerpt from: State on $1billion Coast property blitz – Gold Coast Bulletin ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/state-on-1billion-coast-property-blitz-%e2%80%93-gold-coast-bulletin-news/ A LARGE dairy farm in the heart of King Island is for sale. Read this article: Broaden your dairy horizons http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/15/broaden-your-dairy-horizons/ Terrible landlords. I've never understood why they exist, especially when it comes to the upkeep of a property. When you talk to renters, by far one of the most common complaints is that when something goes breaks, the landlord refuses fix it. The roof ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/14/best-and-worst-landlords/ Million-dollar neighbourhoods The Canberra Times LJ Hooker Tuggeranong Real Estate director Mario Sanfrancesco said the market was unlikely to ease off. ''[There is] a fair degree of confidence, .. Read the original here: Million-dollar neighbourhoods – The Canberra Times http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/14/million-dollar-neighbourhoods-%e2%80%93-the-canberra-times/ Total properties:247 Sold:174 Withdrawn:24 Cleared:64% Total sales:$143,250,096 Median:$840,000 Suburb Address Description Price Result Alexandria 46 Kingsclear Rd 3 br h $968,000 S Alexandria 128 Mitchell Rd 2 br h NB Annandale 158 Albion St 2 br h $690,000 SP Annandale 7 Clarke St 3 br h $1,070,000 S Annandale 239 Johnston St 3 br h $800,000 PI Ashbury 37 Second St 3 ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/sydney-auction-results-6/ This week: 646 Last week: 236 This time last year: 407 S Sold at Auction: 424 SB Sold before Auction: 110 SA Sold after Auction: 4 Passed in: 108 Passed in on vendor’s bid: 67 Clearance rate: 83% Postponed: 0 Withdrawn: 0 Auctions with no result: 89 PS Private Sales: 651 Total Volume (Auctions): $403.83mil Total Volume (Private Sales): $305.12mil Total Auctions Houses: 421 Clearance Rate: ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/melbourne-auction-results-6/ Recent reports have suggested that first homebuyers would be put off buying a property due to rising interest rates but Grow Consulting Group doesn’t believe that’s the case. Follow this link: Assumed first homebuyer profile not right http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/assumed-first-homebuyer-profile-not-right-2/ Recent reports have suggested that first homebuyers would be put off buying a property due to rising interest rates but Grow Consulting Group doesn’t believe that’s the case. Continue reading here: Assumed first homebuyer profile not right http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/assumed-first-homebuyer-profile-not-right/ Affordable fringe suburbs have delivered the fastest growth in property prices in Australia’s capital cities over the past decade, RP Data research reveals. Follow this link: Fringe suburbs deliver top growth http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/fringe-suburbs-deliver-top-growth-2/ Affordable fringe suburbs have delivered the fastest growth in property prices in Australia’s capital cities over the past decade, RP Data research reveals. See the original post: Fringe suburbs deliver top growth http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/fringe-suburbs-deliver-top-growth/ Mornington Peninsula Leader Peninsula housing market buoyant Mornington Peninsula Leader BLAIRGOWRIE has emerged as the peninsula's real estate hot spot, with two reports giving the town a huge tick. Research from real estate group PRD … Read the original post: Peninsula housing market buoyant – Mornington Peninsula Leader http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/peninsula-housing-market-buoyant-%e2%80%93-mornington-peninsula-leader/ Gold Coast Bulletin News Gold Coast property market action Gold Coast Bulletin News Sold by Hillsea Real Estate Coombabah. Sanctuary Court, $370000 See the original post: Gold Coast property market action – Gold Coast Bulletin News http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/13/gold-coast-property-market-action-%e2%80%93-gold-coast-bulletin-news/ Quest News Sales drop as first home owners leave South East Advertiser FIRST home buyers have fled the property market, according to figures released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today. … Unit sales drop Quest News all 21 news articles http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/sales-drop-as-first-home-owners-leave-%e2%80%93-south-east-advertiser/ Heartbreak for first-home buyers Daily Telegraph FIRST-home buyers are deserting the real estate market, priced out by the national boom in property prices. Real estate agents say sales … Follow this link: Heartbreak for first-home buyers – Daily Telegraph http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/heartbreak-for-first-home-buyers-%e2%80%93-daily-telegraph/ New boss should help Centro Retail split from Properties Sydney Morning Herald Mr Rufrano will be busy, having taken up the position as chief executive at Cushman & Wakefield, the world's largest privately held real estate agency. … View post: New boss should help Centro Retail split from Properties – ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/new-boss-should-help-centro-retail-split-from-properties-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ No signs of bubble in China boom Sydney Morning Herald CAPITALAND, which has Chinese properties valued at more than $14 billion, said demand in China was ''strong'' and the real estate boom couldn't be called a … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/no-signs-of-bubble-in-china-boom-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ Debt a worry for local real estate trusts Sydney Morning Herald THE ability to refinance debt remains a key concern of Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) as debt markets remain illiquid, offshore banks … Strong demand for prime assets Sydney Morning Herald all 10 news articles http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/debt-a-worry-for-local-real-estate-trusts-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ Dot-gone is gone, but it's far from forgotten The Australian Real businesses were created: in the US, there was Amazon and Google; in Australia Seek and realestate .com.au. But at its peak, the dotcom boom was spewing .. Read the rest here: Dot-gone is gone, but it’s far from forgotten – ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/dot-gone-is-gone-but-it%e2%80%99s-far-from-forgotten-%e2%80%93-the-australian/ Going, going…rebel real estate agent gets axe The Age A whistleblowing real estate agent who has campaigned against deliberate underquoting of prices and bait advertising has been dismissed from the Real Estate … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/going-going%e2%80%a6rebel-real-estate-agent-gets-axe-%e2%80%93-the-age/ Bubble and squeak as first home buyers feel the heat Sydney Morning Herald As Melbourne real estate boomed late last year – exemplified by Elwood, Elsternwick and Malvern East reaching a million-dollar median for the first time- … and more http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/bubble-and-squeak-as-first-home-buyers-feel-the-heat-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ Estate agents take on Fairfax Sydney Morning Herald Six of the biggest real estate agencies in Melbourne's eastern suburbs are establishing a rival to Fairfax Community Networks' Melbourne Weekly Magazine. Read this article: Estate agents take on Fairfax – Sydney Morning Herald http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/estate-agents-take-on-fairfax-%e2%80%93-sydney-morning-herald/ Residential property sales nearer to normal: REINZ Trading Room … in nearly two decades in January, while the February nationwide median price remained steady, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) figure show. … Read more from the original source: Residential property sales nearer to normal: REINZ – Trading Room http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/residential-property-sales-nearer-to-normal-reinz-%e2%80%93-trading-room-2/ Residential property sales nearer to normal: REINZ Trading Room … in nearly two decades in January, while the February nationwide median price remained steady, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) figure show Read the rest here: Residential property sales nearer to normal: REINZ – Trading Room http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/residential-property-sales-nearer-to-normal-reinz-%e2%80%93-trading-room/ The Hindu China's shaky foundations Business Spectator Earlier this week, China released figures showing that real estate prices increased at their fastest pace in two years in February. … China inflation accelerates in February Sydney Morning Herald all 938 news articles http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/china%e2%80%99s-shaky-foundations-%e2%80%93-business-spectator/ When it comes to the real estate market, your knowledge of market conditions dictates when you should buy and sell. However, when you invest in fixer uppers, this is not a concern. No matter if the current market is best suited for buyers or sellers, it is always the right ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/the-secret-to-fixer-uppers/ Australians love a renovation. We spend billions every year on extensions and refits big and small. According to recent reports we’ve even overtaken America when it comes to the world’s biggest homes. We renovate for two reasons – for the pleasure of reshaping and living in the home we want, and ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-property-renovations/ Megan takes a short cut to her fund-raising destination Warrnambool Standard Starting the day with a full head of blonde locks, the real estate office worker had it all lopped off to raise money as part of the Leukaemia Foundation's … Continue reading here: Megan takes a short cut to ... http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/megan-takes-a-short-cut-to-her-fund-raising-destination-%e2%80%93-warrnambool-standard/ THE Lodge of Strzelecki is full of history, beauty and charm. The rest is here: Lodge a claim on rural living http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/12/lodge-a-claim-on-rural-living/ Moorabool Leader New rates home in Moorabool Leader Real Estate Institute of Victoria spokesman Robert Larocca said the most recent rate rise would not deter those looking to buy, especially in entry-level … See the rest here: New rates home in – Moorabool Leader http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/11/new-rates-home-in-%e2%80%93-moorabool-leader/ Regional housing market bouncing back ABC Local The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia says the regional housing market appears to be recovering at a similar rate to the metropolitan area. … Read the rest here: Regional housing market bouncing back – ABC Local http://mx4.com.au/2010/03/11/regional-housing-market-bouncing-back-%e2%80%93-abc-local/