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Real Estate News
APRA tightens rules around interest-only loans
In a bid to calm the hot property market, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced several measures to clamp down on interest-only loans. All lenders have been informed by APRA that they should limit the flow of new interest-only lending to 30 percent from the total new residential mortgage lending, and to have strict internal limits on the volume…
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Elite Agent
Welcome, Dangerous And Interesting Ideas
Have you ever been at one of those planning days when the moderator says “there is no such thing as a bad idea?” The recent flood of ‘ideas’ across the media in recent days trying to ‘fix housing affordability’ has felt like one of those sessions. We’ve had the welcome, such as ideas to bring more supply of housing through.…
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Elite Agent
As the Saying Goes: Andrew Cocks
There’s a reason why some aphorisms and proverbs stick around for centuries. In a few choice words they express timeless nuggets of wisdom; truths that could apply to any number of situations or people. In this vein there are three much-used proverbs the new Premier of NSW might bear in mind as she puts her stamp on government. A new…
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Real Estate News
Finalists announced for this year’s Property Council Innovation and Excellence Awards
Some of the best buildings and brightest talents in Australia’s property industry will be honoured at the 35th Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall (RBL) Innovation and Excellence Awards. 141 finalists were named ahead of the awards ceremony to held on May 5 at the International Convention Centre Sydney. Property Council’s Chief Executive, Ken Morrison said the awards, which is…
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Infrastructure Partnerships Australia discussion paper
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s report “From Housing Assets to Housing People”. “The Property Council does not normally comment on public housing as our focus is on the broader issue of housing affordability and the operation of the housing market. However, it is clear that the funding of public housing is in…
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