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5,000-plus rise in homes up for auction last quarter

While Australia’s capital cities saw a continuation of softening in auction clearance rates over the December quarter, there was a considerable rise in overall auction ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 22 Jan 2019

Infrastructure, retail spend tipped to boost west coast city

A rise in private spending in one recovering state for infrastructure and resource-related projects is likely to increase the attractiveness to property investors, the ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 22 Jan 2019

Building boom creating cheaper buys, new report says

Australia’s capital cities experienced a rise in housing affordability over the last quarter of 2018, which one senior economist said is mainly due to a record home ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 22 Jan 2019

5 renovations that could save thousands in tax dollars

Renovations can be a way of adding to the value of a property, and so a quantity surveyor has identified five renovation options that can potentially save ‘thousands’ ...

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 21 Jan 2019

Middle-income earners, investors report highest stress levels

Money worries are higher for women, middle-income earners, and certain Australian capital cities, according to a new report from a non-major bank. 

FINANCE • Mon, 21 Jan 2019

Boom-to-bust market continues recovery with 5-year low vacancy rate

The capital city market set to continue its recovery this year has seen further progress with its vacancy rate falling to its lowest point for more than the last five ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 21 Jan 2019

Quit the 9-to-5: Diversifying your business by becoming a buyer's agent

While Bernard Desmond has found success as a mortgage broker, there was still room for him to find new ground and widen his business offering -- which is why he also ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 18 Jan 2019

Top 50 NSW suburbs for total stamp duty paid revealed

The top 50 suburbs for the total amount of stamp duty paid have been revealed, according to fresh data.

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 18 Jan 2019

New-sales data for end of 2018 released

New data has indicated that new home sales have continued their trend of decline through to the end of 2018.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 18 Jan 2019