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New data from Federal Treasury reveals a significant influx of foreign investment in Australia's residential real estate market, totalling $5.3 billion within the first nine months of 2023. Associate Buyer's Agent Isabella Lucas and Cohen Handler Founder Simon Cohen, were interviewed by The Daily Telegraph about the strong demand from international buyers in Sydney's prestige market. Simon explained that international investors are rushing to buy in Sydney because “It isn’t just a beautiful city with prime real estate, it is a city with evidence of incredible investment returns”. “Sydney is the perfect place for overseas buyers to park their money”. Despite concerns about the impact on local buyers, PropTrack Economic Research director Cameron Kusher reassures first home buyers that they are unlikely to be affected, as foreign investors primarily target high-end properties. The full story can be read here (subscription required). https://bit.ly/4dzJ8dr

Thomas Alpe, Senior Buyer's Agent was interviewed about the rising demand for buyer's agents while also sharing his perspective about Sydney's low, mid and high-end market activity. “I’d be looking to buy before the first interest rate reduction, because I would be concerned that will bring more buyers back into the market and create more urgency.” Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4aD9nNQ

Simon Cohen's April 2024 Update With the school holidays around Australia looming, we’re expecting an increase in the amount of properties coming to the market over the coming 6-8 weeks. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Uc22PY

What makes great design, and how should you work with an architect to get the best results for your project? We interviewed award-winning architect Luke Maloney to answer that question. Link to full article: https://bit.ly/3xoNVxT

Senior Buyer’s Agent and investment specialist, Anna Ellis, lists her top 5 investment suburbs north of Brisbane River and why they could provide a great return. Read the full article on our blog: https://bit.ly/4aLFbA1

We're looking to recruit a Buyer's Agent in Adelaide. If you're a real estate professional with a thorough understanding of industry processes and practices within Adelaide, we would like to hear from you. You’ll form an integral part of growing Australia’s leading buyer’s agency which will provide you supportive training through our collaborative environment with the latest technology, systems and highly rewarding career development. For more information about the role, click the link: https://bit.ly/3Vy0u3Q

Home Sale Leads to $2.14 Million Donation. Damian Steele, Cohen Handler Buyer’s Agents, assisted his client in purchasing a home at Auction in Maroubra with the sale proceeds to be donated to St Vincent’s Hospital. Realestate.com.au covers the full story here: https://bit.ly/3TlIfMe

The year is off to a blistering start. Simon's shares his latest observations about the 2024 property market and whether now is a good time to buy. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gidmEHK9

In the News: Realestate.com.au interviewed Cohen Handler Buyer’s Agent Ryan Lobik about how he helped a first home buyer purchase a property in three weeks after an 18-month search on his own. Millennials are struggling to enter the property market at the same rate Baby Boomers did because of stronger competition in the market, higher price-to-wage ratios and constrained supply of new homes. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4a1ORWO