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CBD vacancy rates are ballooning
Andreas Lundberg
October 15, 2020
Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL ), one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services companies recently compiled data on CBD office vacancy rates across the major Australian capitals. So, are we seeing the end of the CBD? continue…
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Why landlords are feeling the pinch
Andreas Lundberg
September 22, 2020
The COVID-19 restrictions have certainly altered the balance of power in the housing rental market – particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. New data shows that increased supply and decreased demand have shifted power to the renters, who are finding it far easier to negotiate a new lease on better terms. continue…
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REA Group is winning with data
Christopher Demasi
September 18, 2020
REA Group lead the shift in property classifieds from offline to online, becoming the dominant property portal in Australia with its realestate.com.au website, but few realise its massive data advantages. continue…
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REA Group shows its resilience in tough times
Joseph Kim
August 12, 2020
Property advertising platform, REA Group (ASX:REA), was one of the first businesses to announce its results this reporting season. Given the COVID-related restrictions on real estate transactions, it was a strong performance. And, pleasingly for investors, the company will be paying a dividend. continue…
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Fewer migrants is bad news for property
Andreas Lundberg
July 27, 2020
The latest economic update from the Federal Treasurer includes an assumption that net overseas migration will plummet as a result of COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Given that overseas migration is a major driver of property prices and construction activity, this will put a dampener on prices and have a major impact on employment. continue…
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Why the HomeBuilder program is terrible public policy
Andreas Lundberg
June 11, 2020
During the GFC, the Federal Government rolled out ‘Building the Education Revolution’ to stimulate the construction sector. The scheme had merit, as it helped to fund schools, which are long-term public assets. The same cannot be said of the recently announced, and seriously flawed, HomeBuilder program. continue…
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The US Housing Market is Back!
Lachlan Mackay
December 2, 2019
It has been a long road to recovery, but new home sales in the US have finally returned to levels not seen since before the GFC. Recent data shows September and October have been the best two months of new home sales since 2007. October, although a slight dip from September’s high, saw a 32 per cent year-over-year jump to 733,000 units. continue…
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Lots of good reasons for house prices to keep on rising
Roger Montgomery
November 18, 2019
Well, what do you know – national house and apartment prices are on a tear again. Although the national median house price is not back to where it was around two years ago, there’s every chance it soon will be. And that’s good news for Australia’s property investors. continue…
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Cedar Woods set to benefit from a housing rebound
Roger Montgomery
November 12, 2019
Have house prices and building activity bottomed? It sure seems that way – even if the trend is still negative. And that’s great news for businesses exposed either directly or indirectly to the construction industry. One business set to benefit is WA-based Cedar Woods Properties (ASX:CWP). continue…
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Our latest channel checks suggest a housing construction bounce
Roger Montgomery
November 8, 2019
What a difference a week makes. Only days ago we were prosecuting the argument that residential construction activity would continue to worsen. This was based on significant falls in land sales and building approvals, with building approvals being a leading indicator for construction activity, and land sales being a leading indicator for building approvals. continue…
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