The draft Framework for Fishermans Bend signals a commitment to world-class sustainable outcomes, says the CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, Romilly Madew.
Australians are holding onto their homes for longer
The transaction costs of buying and selling a home have become prohibitive, but cuts to stamp duty and low-cost agents could make buying and selling more affordable, says Cameron Kusher of CoreLogic.
Sydney, Melbourne among world's top cities for real estate investment: CBRE
Tokyo is the world's largest real estate investment market, with Sydney fourth and Melbourne fifth in the Asia Pacific, according to the CBRE report 'How much real estate? A global analysis'.
Real estate agents are being warned to be vigilant against property fraud, or ‘hi-jacking’, which can involve fake sellers, bogus investment schemes, and even computer hackers stealing sale proceeds mid-transfer.
Affordability is improving, and first-home buyers are back in the market
New data from the HIA shows that housing affordability improved during the September quarter, while Mortgage Choice says loan approvals for first-home buyers are at four-year highs.