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REIV President, Richard Simpson speaks to Sky News

House prices have more than quadrupled in Melbourne and tripled in Sydney over the past 20 years, as the southern city outpaced the Harbour city. Many people are moving to Melbourne because of the attractive house prices and lifestyle the city offers. President of Real Estate Institute of Victoria Richard Simpson told Sky News, the.

Richard Simpson Elected REIV President for 2017-18

W. B. Simpson & Son Principal, Richard Simpson has been elected as President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (“REIV”). Richard is a fifth-generation real estate agent and has been heavily involved with the REIV over many years, including serving as Senior Vice President on the previous board. He has also provided extensive input to.

Official Interest Rates On Hold Yet Again!

For the 13th consecutive month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold at 1.5%. At last month’s Board meeting, the RBA indicated that an ongoing period of rate stability should help the domestic economy achieve sustainable growth over the medium term. With the cash rate on.

Melbourne’s Auction Records Hammered

MELBOURNE’S auction market has had its best ever start to a year, with a record number of homes going and selling under the hammer in the first half of 2017. New Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures show 17,638 auctions have been held in Melbourne since January 1, hammering the previous half-year benchmark of 16,654.

W. B. Simpson & Son Launch Our Property Live App

W. B. Simpson & Son is pleased to announce the launch of our Property Live App, ready to download free for iPhone & Android Users from the App Store & Google Play.  Principal, Richard Simpson said “This App is a must have for prospective purchasers and renters looking for property in and around North &.

Security of Commercial Licensing Restored

The REIV today welcomed the announcement from the Victorian Government that planned regulatory changes to commercial licensing in Victoria would be repealed. The previous Government had announced that regulatory changes, to take effect on 1 July this year, would remove the need to involve an agent in large commercial transactions. REIV CEO Enzo Raimondo said.

Victoria Looking to Implement Apartment Standards

The Victorian state government has today launched a discussion paper on apartment design, the first step towards implementing standards similar to those that already exist in New South Wales. Planning Minister Richard Wynne said the ‘Better Apartments’ discussion paper would “kick-start a city-wide conversation with community and industry voices” to shape the state’s apartment design.

Our New Website

Welcome to the new W. B. Simpson & Son Real Estate Website.  The new website has just been launched and includes an update of our W. B. Simpson & Son branding as well as giving the site a modern look and additional functionality including a dedicated section for property videos.  “The new responsive website has.