The Property Council of Australia's Head of External and Government Affairs, Caryl Kakas, has some unexpected views on a range of contemporary issues. She believes that through the use of a single rating tool, national harmonised standards of sustai
Read MoreBecause more businesses are migrating to sustainable buildings, a consistent approach to goals, results and critiques is important, says Tyler Caine for The Fifth Estate. He warns that unless these components are prioritised, there is a real risk of
Read MoreA report by UK-based M&G Investments claimed that the cost of green building is competitive when compared to traditional construction. The report, Creating a Better World, The Case for Green Buildings, revealed that green buildings should not co
Read MoreANZ Australia's CEO, Philip Chronican, is dismissive of concerns that there is a housing bubble in Australia. He believes that other factors exist to prevent an 'overheating' of the property market. Chronican has predicted that escalating home price
Read MoreIt's a curious phenomenon in Australia, that as soon as property markets start to gain momentum and prices rise, it seems to attract a barrage of negative opinions and blame, reported Terry Ryder in PropertyObserver. Ryder refutes the "blame" claim,
Read MoreHome values in Australia's capital cities for September exceeded the record levels reached during the 2010 property boom, according to RP Data Rismark. The surge in housing prices is led by Sydney and Melbourne, with Sydney reporting gains of 2.5% an
Read MoreEven for low-income earners, building a property portfolio can help to guarantee a secure future, according to Your Investment Property. Low-income earner Elaine Chase and her partner Tania are proof of this. Chase turned her passion for property int
Read MoreCBD areas across Australia continually perform well on the property market. Because of this, CBD areas have been, and still remain, sought after by investors, according to Property Observer. No matter how many properties an investor has in their port
Read MoreWhile Sydney's property market reflected strong growth with areas such as the inner west experiencing accelerated price rises due to high demand from professionals, it is neither a boom or bubble scenario, according to property research analyst, Resi
Read MoreAustralia has been identified as a leader in real estate sustainability. The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark gathers data from 46 countries, covering 49,000 properties. The report found that Australia continues to lead in sustainabilit
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