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Blair Athol Mine to close

Blair Athol Mine, near Clermont in Central Queensland, will cease operating this year.
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Developments expand in Cockburn, WA

Cockburn Central Town Centre is looking to expand, calling for expressions of interest from developers to purchase and...
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Suburb undergoing revitalisation, Vic

One suburb is undergoing an extensive revitalisation program in Victoria, with new stages underway.
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Andrew Staehr: Would you rent to smokers?

As strata legislation in NSW moves towards banning smoking on balconies and forcing smokers to contain their smoke, the...
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Housing credit slumps

New analysis has revealed that housing credit growth has now sunk to historic lows.
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Australian location awarded ‘most liveable city’

Melbourne has taken out the spot of the ‘most liveable city’ worldwide, according to a recent survey.
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What’s your game plan?

In property investment, even the most feasible investment selection can sometimes turn awry, so a strategic plan of...
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Developments underway in Canberra

A significant development project in Canberra has taken another step forward, with a Master Plan being submitted to...
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Construction indicators a 'mixed bag'

The current state of the Queensland construction industry is proving to be a mixed bag for investors, according to a...
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Spring selling season soon to come

The spring selling season should soon kick into gear, one research analyst has claimed.
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Investors 'too late' for hotspot mining town, Qld

Investors have missed the boat on one current mining ‘hotspot’, according to multiple property experts.
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Strength in regional Queensland housing

Central Queensland has shown surprising strength in the 2011/2012 housing market, according to Master Builders...
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Sentiment stifling market upturn

While the economy is becoming more conducive to a significant upturn in property values, poor consumer sentiment is...
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Imogen Brown: Five steps for selling success

When your tenants are vacated and you're ready to sell, follow these five steps for success.
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More diligence required when inspecting

While the average property buyer undergoes extensive overall research, just an hour is spent looking at the property...
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Mining boom won't end in two years, says analyst

A report has been released arguing against predictions that Australia’s mining boom will end sooner than expected.
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Mining towns to receive a blow

Investors with properties in popular mining town hotspots may receive a blow, according to an announcement from the...
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New $80m mine announced

A new $80 million mine has been announced, providing another string to one suburb’s bow, according to the Department...
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Shared accommodation faces tougher rules

Property owners with shared accommodation investments have been told to meet new standards or face immediate fines of...
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Suburb's $80 million railway station approved

A surge in population has prompted the WA government to approve an $80 million railway station, bus interchange and...
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Gov't must act on housing affordability, building

Laing+Simmons has joined industry groups calling for urgent reform on housing supply and affordability in NSW.
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Building approvals still strong

Building approvals fell only modestly in June 2012 following a strong increase in May, new data has revealed.
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Property prices jump in July

Significant price increases in Sydney and Melbourne helped to lift the national median property price, according to new...
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Darwin set for expansion

A new suburb outside Darwin is just the beginning of a series of new stages which will see more than 5,000 homes built...
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Funding to allow for development announced, Vic

New funding for one area of Victoria to allow for future development has recently been announced, according to minister...
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