Property
Ferrier slams proxy advisers
Scott MurdochA resounding 40 per cent of Goodman Group shareholders have voted against the company’s remuneration report.
Charter Hall bumps REIT stake
MAGGIE LU YUEYANGCharter Hall Group has increased its holding in the listed Charter Hall Retail REIT to guard against takeovers.
Mirvac shifts to urban renewal
BEN WILMOTMirvac Group says it is insulated from a potential slump in the apartment market forecast over the next two years.
Mortgage arrears up in regions
Scott Murdoch, Maggie Lu YueyangHome owners in regional areas are falling behind in their mortgage repayments at a faster rate than city counterparts.
Regional mortgage arrears spike
Daniel PalmerA growing divergence with capital cities has seen regional arrears surge 18pc across Australia.
Goodman seeks deal after strike
Scott MurdochIan Ferrier will chase a peace deal with shareholders, after a damning ‘first strike’ against Goodman’s remuneration.
GPT in line for ANZ tower
BEN WILMOT, MAGGIE LU YUEYANGANZ is set to part with Melbourne’s landmark gothic tower with the listed GPT Group favoured to pick up the skyscraper.
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Mortgage arrears up in regions
Scott Murdoch, Maggie Lu YueyangHome owners in regional areas are falling behind in their mortgage repayments at a faster rate than city counterparts.
Bailey sells up
LISA ALLENHairdresser Joh Bailey has cashed in his country and inner-city holdings to buy into the NSW Southern Highlands.
Off-the-plan units shelved
Rosanne BarrettOne-third of all proposed apartments in Brisbane have been shelved as the city’s off-the-plan sales revert to average.
Sound lending key to prices
NERIDA CONISBEEIn Australia, the lasting result of monetary policy appears to be the housing boom.
More student rooms for Brisbane
Rosanne BarrettCromwell Property Group has been granted approval to develop 954 student accommodation beds in Brisbane.
Mirvac’s future in Urban projects
BEN WILMOTMirvac is poised to unveil a shift towards undertaking more urban regeneration projects in Sydney and Melbourne.
Retiree living reaches for sky
ROSANNE BARRETTRetirement living in southeast Queensland is going high-rise.
CIMB puts towers on the block
BEN WILMOTCIMB Group is reviewing its local holdings and preparing to put some of its Australian office towers on the block.
Hotel Windsor in race to the top
LISA ALLENIndonesia’s billionaire Halim is developing one of the nation’s first ultra luxury six-star hotels.
Bailey sells up
LISA ALLENHairdresser Joh Bailey has cashed in his country and inner-city holdings to buy into the NSW Southern Highlands.
Outdated laws threaten status
Scott MurdochProperty Council report says NSW planning authorities need a unified approach to fast track approval applications
Wage growth lowest in three years
Scott Murdoch, Ben WilmotConstruction industry wages are growing at the slowest pace in at least three years, according to latest ABS data.
Walker profit doubles to $245m
RICHARD FERGUSONProperty tycoon Lang Walker more than doubled his profit to more than $245 million in the last financial year.
Off-the-plan units shelved
Rosanne BarrettOne-third of all proposed apartments in Brisbane have been shelved as the city’s off-the-plan sales revert to average.
Built partners with Obayashi
BEN WILMOTPrivately owned construction group Built has formed a strategic partnership with Japan’s giant Obayashi Corporation.
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Sacked exec blames it on Rio
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Charter Hall bumps REIT stake
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Cash lure for mining engineering
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Rein in drone Rafferty’s rules
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Mirvac shifts to urban renewal
BEN WILMOTMirvac Group says it is insulated from a potential slump in the apartment market forecast over the next two years.
Trump ‘margin’ wasn’t needed
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Pental eyes clean-up in China
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Brisbane ready for Dallas route
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Yallourn ‘holding state together’
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