An industry operator has warned that a foreign investor ban will stunt availability of short-term rental accommodation in Australia for holidaygoers. A two-year ban policed by the tax office is set to hit Airbnb and the short-term rental market hard, an industry operator warns. The ban which began on April 1 this year and runs […]
4 Karrala Court, Chirnside Park, sold for $1.46m to a buyer who’s expected to make good use of the home’s view and pizza oven. A Chirnside Park home with a view so good the owner bought it off his grandfather has sold in post-auction negotiations about $1.4 million dollars above what they paid 43 years […]
Roca In-Wash Inspira In-Tank back to wall toilet suite is priced at 5,968.00 including GST. Supplied: Reece Bathrooms First it was smart phones and cars, now AI is taking over the littlest room in Aussie houses, with loos that wash, blowdry and respond to commands as costs fall to surprising lows. Once in the unaffordable […]
Housing has gained an extra seat at the table in national politics after a new special envoy was revealed in the federal government’s cabinet shake-up. Prime minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the new cabinet on Monday, with Macnamara MP Josh Burns appointed as the new special envoy for social housing and homelessness. Housing and homelessness […]
Home Equity Investment (HEI) is a relatively new option for private equity real estate investors, and one that carries significant promise. Essentially, is a secured contract where a homeowner receives cash today for a share of the home’s future value at a refinancing or sale event. Unlike a loan, there are no monthly payments or […]
The mortgage market might still be sluggish, but for originators willing to look beyond the traditional, there’s real momentum building in the non-QM space. Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven, is helping lead that charge — working with sales teams across the country to grow not just volume, but trust. In this conversation, Davis […]
As renter expectations shift, property managers and owners are forced to rethink operational efficiency. Property management has heavily relied on outdated processes designed for yesterday’s renter. Many often deal with lost keys, wasted time during client no-shows, and inefficient access that create daily challenges that can be resolved with a more digital approach. To address […]
Bidding wars for producing mortgage loan officers are back with a vengeance — and it’s largely in the hopes of capitalizing on an upcoming refinance wave, recruiters and executives tell HousingWire. Just ask Candice McNaught, the senior vice president of business development and strategic initiatives at Connecticut-based Planet Home Lending. McNaught has the tough task of […]
The lending playbook needs an overhaul Let’s cut through the noise: The mortgage market isn’t changing; it’s already changed. Volatility is the norm, margins are squeezed within an inch of viability and borrowers expect a frictionless experience every time. If your entire business still revolves around purchase and refinance, you’re not just playing catch-up, you’re […]
When you’re a Hollywood star with millions to spend on a home you can pretty much build that you want, but one aspect of Chris Hemsworth’s $50m Byron Bay home is blowing the minds of eagle-eyed fans. When you’re a Hollywood star with millions to spend on a home you can pretty much build what […]
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