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Redevelopment in Parramatta still a possibility

A new plan to redevelop the heart of Western Sydney’s Parramatta has fallen through.
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Rents to increase as Perth market tightens

Rental vacancy rates are approaching an all-time low in Western Australia, according to recent Real Estate Institute of...
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2012 is the ‘best time to buy’, survey finds

More than 40 per cent of Australians believe 2012 is the best time to purchase a residential property.
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Investor market may boom again

The investor market may be set to boom again, with new research showing Australians are paying down their debts faster...
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Housing supply will increase by $28m, NT

$28 million worth of housing investment will be poured into the Northern Territory as the State Government aims to...
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A little family help

Offering to be a guarantor can be a great way for parents to help their children into the property market sooner, but...
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Smarter Money Fund for investors looking to save

Yellow Brick Road has broadened its suite of products, launching a high-performance savings solution – the Smarter...
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Property policies need radical overhaul, HIA

The government needs to make radical changes to property policies in order to avert an economic crisis, the Housing...
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Aussie property bottoms out

Australian residential property prices have bottomed out, according to NAB’s latest Residential Property Survey.
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Sentiment hits 10-year low

Consumer sentiment has fallen to a level not seen in 10 years, the latest Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of...
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6 investment essentials

There may be no money-back guarantees in property investment, but by keeping the following essentials in mind, you can...
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Breaking the Rules - April 2012

With the Australian property market an increasingly hard nut to crack, success now requires a little bit of fresh...
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Now is the time to invest in WA

Investors are returning to Western Australia’s property markets after stabilising property prices and strong rental...
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Sydney needs multiple activity hubs

The solution to Sydney’s housing problems lies in a “polycentric” city, according to a report from the McKellin...
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The best way to buy

Are you planning on buying a property in the near future? If so, it certainly pays to have a little know-how when it...
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Smart spending

Smartening up your spending activity needn’t be a hassle if you follow a few simple savings strategies With interest...
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Prices changing the typical household

House prices are reshaping the traditionally ‘standard’ family structure by forcing people to have fewer children...
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Residential listing numbers jump in March

Online residential listing numbers continued to rise across all major capitals in March, led by an 11.9 per cent...
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Capital growth still the aim

, according to a recent survey.A survey conducted by buyer’s agent wHeregroup at Perth Home Buyer & Propert
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Australian housing outlook sours

The outlook for Australian housing is deteriorating, a new report has revealed.
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SPI editor appointed to Publishers Australia Board

The publishing sector’s peak industry body, Publishers Australia, has appointed Smart Property Investment’s editor...
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Moranbah blacklisted ‘months ago’

In response to yesterday’s breaking news about the Moranbah rental crisis, a number of property groups claim to have...
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Property transactions buoyant

While some industry stakeholders have been quick to slam the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, others have called it the...
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High-end property values down 20pc in Brisbane

The value of high end properties in Brisbane, particularly acreage properties, are down by almost 20 per cent on four...
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Building approvals dip

Building approvals for February have taken a dive following a slight January upturn.
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