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How does the U.S. market differ from Australia?

I often get asked this question and in all honesty they are completely different market places.
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Rebound areas in WA offer opportunities

Favourable market conditions offer ample opportunities for investors waiting to jump into property in WA, especially in...
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Property professionals should be qualified: PIPA

There are more than 80,000 professionals employed directly or indirectly in the property industry to give advice, but...
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Darwin to see double digit growth, says expert

Darwin’s property prices are expected to head north in 2013 after emerging from a slump, according to...
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Area may see “overnight jump” in prices

A significant proposal for an area in New South Wales has been identified as likely to underpin long-term price growth...
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Steps to evaluate your financial health

As we get back to business after the holiday season, January is a great time to re-evaluate your financial health and...
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Avoiding the number one investor mistake

Investors often make the mistake of "buying from the heart' and, as a result, paying too much. If the numbers don't add...
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Add $20 to your weekly rent with this tip

Focusing on your outdoor entertainment areas and considering some additions can boost your weekly return and reduce...
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50 suburbs all investors should research

There are 50 suburbs around Australia this year expected to see stand-out results, according to a number of property...
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Investors return to Qld, govt confirms

Investor activity is seeing a long awaited resurgence in Queensland’s property market, according to treasurer Tim...
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Prestige suburbs expected to take off

While prestige suburbs have taken a hit recently, they are likely candidates for growth in one state, according to...
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Resource boom enters a new phase

Darwin’s property market will continue to see strong economic growth, fuelled by a different resources sector,...
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Blacktown the next growth spot

New South Wales’ western Sydney suburb of Blacktown has been tipped for growth over 2013 on the back of an...
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NBN unlikely to make splash in property market

While the government’s $37 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) has set some homes for high-speed internet ahead...
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Second sales boost driven by detached housing

A second consecutive monthly improvement in new home sales has been driven by a lift in sales of detached houses,...
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Investors overlook important driver

Investors are frequently missing out on researching one of the main drivers of an area, according to Empower Wealth’s...
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A quick addition for added value

One quick addition that most investors can implement in just a day is a new fence around a property. Including a fence...
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Work out your 2013 plan

As human beings we have a bizarre ritual. During the first few days of the new year, probably still drunk or hung over,...
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Factors to watch over 2013

Interest rates are worth keeping an eye on, however investors need to make sure they're prepared for when they...
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Housing approvals buck trend in one state

New housing approvals are on the rise in one state, which many are taking as a sign of confidence, according to recent...
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Hospital to bolster Gold Coast property market

Suburbs within a four-kilometre radius of a new hospital on the Gold Coast are set for growth, according to VFM...
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Ways to get ahead with investing

Investors need to take more control of their finances and their approach, according to CEO of Crown Lending, Scott...
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Resources still pushing market

The resources industry is still pushing the Perth CBD market forward, particularly in terms of employment, according to...
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Invest with the end in mind

Investors should understand that they are purchasing as a means to an end, according to a number of investment...
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Investors still need to be cautious

Despite signs of the market turning around, property experts warned that investors still need to be cautious.
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