Mackenzie Scott

Mackenzie Scott is a property and general news reporter based in Brisbane. Prior to joining The Australian in 2018, she was the editorial coordinator at NewsMediaWorks, covering media and publishing, and editor at travel and lifestyle website Xplore Sydney.

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residentialProperty

Rent boom drives investors

Residential property investors have enjoyed unprecedented levels of positive returns as rental yields outpace mortgage rates.

Mackenzie Scott

housingProperty

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation, ceo, Nathan Dal Bon

More funding for social housing

The government’s bond aggregator has unveiled a second round of funding for community housing providers valued at $315m.

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commercialProperty

14/02/2018: Greg Goodman: CEO of Goodman Group, in their Sydney offices after announcing the half yearly profit results.Pic by James Croucher

Goodman avoids second pay strike

Goodman has avoided a second consecutive strike against its pay practices, but investors remain unhappy with incentive structures.

Mackenzie Scott and Ben Wilmot

PropertyProperty

News Corp company Realestate.com.au announced as new jumper sponsor for the Swans. Pictured are Co Captains Dane Rampe, Luke Parker, Josh Kennedy and Isaac Heeney with REA Group CEO Owen Wilson, Coach John Longmire and Swans CEO Tom Harley in the Realestate.com.au house at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

REA backs rising home sales

Rising house prices and looser credit conditions are expected to drive a pick-up in residential sales next year.

BEN WILMOT and Mackenzie Scott

PropertyEconomics

LIBRARY: Undated : Auctioneers gavel hammer and &sold& sign from Real Estate Institute of South Australia. auction auctions sign signs 27/9/06 BCM 30

HSBC sees home prices gaining faster

HSBC economists boost house price forecasts on lending changes and improved confidence.

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WILD WEATHERNation

17-11-19 - Hail storm over Kawana Beach on the Sunshine Coast. Picture By Josh Whiting

Hail, flames hit state of fire and ice

While a firefront approached Toowoomba, the Sunshine Coast was being pummelled by hail.

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QUEENSLANDNation

Schoolies 2019.16th November 2019 Surfers Paradise AAP Image/Richard Gosling

Fewer Schoolies but 20 arrests

Almost 20 people were arrested on the first night of the annual schoolies celebrations on the Gold Coast.

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Bushfire emergencyNation

Bushfire crossing Mount Jockey Rd, Ravensbourne. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Weather trifecta amps up fire danger

Warm temperatures, strong winds and dry air intensify conditions as one of Qld’s largest bushfires closes in.

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MansionProperty

38a Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse. NSW Real Estate.

Lucky numbers down for the count among Chinese buyers

Chinese buyers’ superstitions around property purchases are beginning to wane as a next generation prioritises value.

Mackenzie Scott and Lisa Allen

PropertyProperty

6/11/2019: John and Paula Lisignoli at their family home in Norman park, Brisbane's inner east. The couple bought in 2004 and are looking to downsize now that their kids have grown up. Lyndon Mechielsen/The Australian

Spring auction bonanza

Last weekend’s lull in auction numbers is expected to make way for a rebound in property numbers.

Mackenzie Scott

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