Can a property group go too woke? + Mortgage arrears rise despite rates staying steady

Email JLL global chief Christian Ulbrich has hit the ground in Sydney, telling the sector green buildings are in demand and property owners that don’t pivot are sitting on melting icebergs.

To view this email as a web page, go here.

PROPERTY ‘Sitting on a melting iceberg’: JLL global chief JLL global chief Christian Ulbrich has hit the ground in Sydney, telling the sector green buildings are in demand and property owners that don’t pivot are sitting on melting icebergs. BEN WILMOT INTEREST RATES Homeowners reassured that rates will stay steady Homeowners have been reassured rates are at the “right level” to bring down inflation, but the bank says it is not afraid to raise if economic conditions worsen. By MACKENZIE SCOTT PROPERTY GPT under fire at AGM for ‘going woke’ A major shareholder branded the property group the ‘Growthless Property Trust’ and said it needed to refocus on lifting its financial performance. By BEN WILMOT WEALTH Pressure on shared home ownership experiment The nation’s homebuyer grant framework could change beyond recognition after a surprise move in the Victorian budget. By JAMES KIRBY DIGITAL REA earnings up as housing in top capitals surges The online property listing company is benefiting from a jump in activity in Sydney and Melbourne and expects the momentum to drive more activity. By BEN WILMOT FINANCES Mortgage arrears edging higher: Helia Mortgage insurer Helia is expecting an increase in home loan delinquencies and claims on its policies as Australians battle with higher interest rates and cost of living pressures. By GLENDA KORPORAAL EXCLUSIVE Gavel gathers pace as home buyers pounce Buyer demand is outpacing the influx of new listings, with the time it takes to sell in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth shrinking year-on-year | INTERACTIVE MAPS By MACKENZIE SCOTT MEMORIAL Lang Walker remembered as a visionary Property tycoon Lang Walker has been remembered as a visionary who changed the face of Australian property, while enjoying the fullest of lives. By BEN WILMOT PROPERTY Packer forges into Sydney’s building scene The billionaire is putting his stamp on developments across the city and is backing the top end of the residential market. By BEN WILMOT, LISA ALLEN PROPERTY Farm value growth slows after long surge Lenders say La Nina and steady interest rates will be favourable for property buyers, but the surge in value over the past three years will ease. By CHARLIE PEEL   Travel + Luxury NEWSLETTER EVERY THURSDAY A weekly dose of inspiration from travel news and adventure curated by Susan Kurosawa, Associate Editor. Sign up ➔   NEWSLETTERS TODAY'S PAPER MIND GAMES THE AUSTRALIAN PLUS   Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Australian, GPO Box 4245, Sydney, NSW, 2001 Australia.