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Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia
Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods flood the market, leading to lower prices and increased affordability, while interest rate cuts signal a shift towards easier borrowing conditions. Agents must prepare strategically to capitalize on this upcoming opportunity.
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Harcourt’s icy plunge raises $10,000 for MND
Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin team members have taken an icy trip down the townâs water slide to raise more than $10,000 for Motor Neurone Disease.
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First National celebrates its best performers
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers across the country in its state-based General Excellence and Marketing Awards, with one incredible agent scoring the Number 1 Salesperson of the Year for the seventh time.
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First National name their top performers in QLD
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers for the past 12 months, with Ryan McCann from FN Cleveland named the Magnificent 7 - No.1 Salesperson of the Year.
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Property industry says Budget addresses housing supply but not affordability
The property and housing industries have largely welcomed Tuesday's Federal Budget as a good start to solving Australiaâs housing supply crisis, but many said more could be done to address affordability.
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Australian property companies the most sustainable in the world
Australian property companies have taken out top position for the 12th consecutive year, in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment ranking for sustainability.
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Property Council Chief Executive Ken Morrison to step down
The Property Council of Australia has announced Chief Executive Ken Morrison will leave the organisation in December to pursue other career opportunities after eight years in the role.
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Demand for CBD office space slowly returns
Demand for office space remains solid as tenants slowly return to CBDs across the country.Â
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Office occupancy levels hold steady in June
Workers returning to CBD offices has slowed down last month, as the impacts of floods, the flu season and interruptions to rail networks forced people to stay home.
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CBD office occupancy rates rise as workers return
Office workers are flocking back to CBDs across the nation despite Covid and a rising number of flu cases.
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In the final weeks of the Federal Election campaign, housing supply takes centre stage
Last night, the Liberal Party launched its Federal Election campaign in Brisbane, unveiling two new housing policies to help people buy homes if they are re-elected. First is an extension of the existing superannuation tax incentive, which allows Australians aged over 65 to sell their homes and invest an extra $300,000 per person into their super. This will now be extended…
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Labor looks to cut the cost of a mortgage by up to $380K
The Labor Party has announced its intentions to introduce a new shared-equity housing scheme that could help shave up to $380,000 off the cost of a home.
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How property can help Australia become prosperous again
The Property Council of Australia is calling on the next Federal Government to adopt a range of property-related initiatives to help the country 'make the most of the 2020s' and return to prosperity.
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Confidence in property dips in March
Confidence in Australia's property sector fell slightly in March but remains at historically elevated levels, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council's industry survey.
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Voters worry young people won’t be able to buy a home
Nearly three quarters of voters fear young Australians will never be able to afford a home according to new research.
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Property Council welcomes analysis of regional strengths and weaknesses
The report has the potential to improve planning and infrastructure investment to support regional growth. The Announcement: The Property Council of Australia today welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia’s latest report into the strengths and infrastructure gaps in Australia’s regional areas. The first report of its kind, the expansive study examined the opportunities and challenges facing the regions as more…
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Office occupancy rates start to bounce back post-Omicron peak
After nearly two years of working from home, Australians are finally starting to head back to the office.
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Australia facing a housing supply crunch
Australia could be facing a âconcerningâ housing shortfall of 163,400 homes by 2032 leading to further affordability issues according to a new report.
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Demand for CBD office space defies pandemic predictions
Demand for CBD office space is continuing to defy expert predictions of a pandemic-induced office market collapse, according to the Property Council of Australia.
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How will stalled population growth impact the property market?
With Australiaâs international borders closed for the better part of two years, the Federal Government has revised its population outlook, noting there is likely to be a 1.5 million person shortfall by 2030/31 compared to previous predictions.
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Confidence high as property industry ready for economic recovery
Confidence in Australia’s property sector has hit its highest point since March 2018, with the industry gearing up for a strong economic recovery in 2022, according to the ANZ/Property Council latest survey. The Confidence Index rose 12 points nationally in the December quarter, off the back of substantial confidence boosts in the ACT (33 point increase), Victoria (25 point increase)…
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Australian homes are now valued at more than $9.2 trillion
Australian residential property prices have recorded their strongest annual growth in 18 years, and are now valued at more than $9 trillion, according to new data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Residential Property Price Indexes: Eight Capital Cities report for the September quarter and it shows the total value of the nationâs 10.7 million residential dwelling jumped…
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Industry offers recommendations to address housing supply
Both the Real Estate Institute of Australia and the Property Council have offered their take on how to address Australiaâs housing supply shortage.
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Australian real estate ranks number one for sustainability
Australiaâs real estate market has topped the list in the internationally recognised GRESB Real Estate Assessment ranking for 2021, proving yet again that Australiaâs real estate sector leads the world in sustainability.
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APRA steps in to curb mortgage debt with increased interest rate buffer
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has stepped in to curb household mortgage debt, announcing stricter lending conditions.
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Office culture will be impacted as more Australians work from home
The Property Council of Australia have responded to the Productivity Commission’s working from home research paper, noting the report correctly depicts national work patterns. The Announcement: The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of the Productivity Commission’s ‘Working from home’ research paper saying it is important to understand the impact of the pandemic on the future of Australia’s…
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Lockdowns have exposed new challenges for Australiaâs CBDs
Continual lockdowns and emerging working from home alternatives have made a significant negative impact on Australian CBD office occupancy rates, which creates further challenges for investors and small or medium businesses relying on office staff. The announcement: The Property Council of Australia’s latest office occupancy survey has laid bare the impact of ongoing lockdowns on Australia’s largest city centres. The…
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Sydney’s CBD office market shows resilience amid lockdowns
The Property Council of Australia's latest Office Market Report has highlighted the resilience shown by the Sydney CBD office market.
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Industry leaders respond to Labor’s negative gearing pledge
ALP leader Anthony Albanese has pledged his part will not restrict negative gearing or increase capital gains tax if they win the next election.
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Property Council welcomes projected pathway out of COVID-19
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed National Cabinet's agreement of a four-phase pathway out of the pandemic based on vaccination thresholds being met and other key settings.
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New Intergenerational Report indicates COVID-19 will have lasting impact on the economy
The Australian Government's Intergenerational Report was released on Monday, with the Property Council of Australia describing it as a âwake-up callâ.
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Federal Government needs to boost population growth and productivity
The fifth Intergenerational Report shows migration and urban productivity are crucial to Australia’s future. The Announcement: The Property Council of Australia has labelled the latest Federal Government Intergenerational report a ‘wake-up call’ for policymakers on the importance of population growth and increased productivity to Australia’s economy. The fifth Intergenerational Report, released today, has found that Australia’s birthrate is expected to…
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REIA urges Australians to use deposit schemes
Thousands of Australians have been given their first real chance to buy their own home.
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Property Council welcomes gov push to get back to the office
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the Prime Minister’s call for workers to return to the office The announcement: The Property Council has applauded the Prime Minister’s message to government and private sector employers that it is “time to get back to the office”. The Property Council’s office occupancy survey has tracked the rate of occupancy of Australia’s capital city CBDs…
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Jen Williams appointed Queensland Executive Director of Property Council
Jen Williams has been appointed the Property Council of Australia's new Queensland Executive Director
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