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Building sector not landing numbers

Home building activity has remained relatively subdued for some time, with this trend expected to continue on the back...
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Affordability reshaping Australian households: report

Housing affordability is causing young people to stay at home for longer or to join share houses, a report released by...
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New housing activity slumps

Final ABS figures released today confirm a disappointing update for new housing activity in the June 2011 quarter.
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'Financial confidence' bounces back

Australians are becoming more confident about their financial stability, new research has revealed.
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Affordable investment opportunities abound, expert says

Regional centres and areas along the eastern seaboard are still offering positive returns for investors on a budget,...
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Aussies applaud FHSA changes

Changes to the federal government’s $1.2 billion First Home Saver Account (FHSA) have boosted the scheme after an...
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Let first time buyers use super, urges REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is calling on the government to allow first time buyers to use their...
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Foreign investors eye NSW land

Foreign investors are seeing merit in purchasing distressed agricultural assets, new research has revealed.
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Investors should think outside the square

Investors who don’t investigate “lesser known paths” to successful investment may well be missing out on valuable...
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Investors focusing more on fees, less on skills

Investors are focusing on fees rather than key skills when choosing a property manager, according to one industry...
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Experts tip Christmas bargains for investors

Investors who aim to purchase a property under list price should consider buying in December when demand is low,...
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Property sales plummet in WA, Qld

Despite recording unprecedented property price growth in recent years, Western Australia and Queensland failed to...
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Valuations trending downwards

Investors are facing increased costs as the valuations on their properties are coming in lower than anticipated due to...
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Investors told to buy now - October 2011

If you have the equity and stable employment, now is a really great time to invest, Positive Real Estate founder Jason...
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Commercial returns tipped to surpass residential

Residential property is set to trail equities and commercial property as the nation’s leading wealth generator in the...
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Sydney, Perth property prices tipped to soar

Residential property prices in Sydney and Perth are tipped to soar, with hungry investors looking to cash in.
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First timers eye NSW unit market

First time buyers continue to flood the New South Wales property market, looking to take advantage of the soon to...
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Perth rents on the rise

Investors looking to secure a property with strong rental yeilds should turn their attention to Perth, new research has...
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The NRAS opportunity

Investors often approach new initiatives with a degree of caution – rightly so. Launched in 2008, the federal...
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RP Data rejects 'housing bubble' claims

Claims that Australia is in the midst of a property price bubble have been dismissed by RP Data.
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Research fundamentals: how to use property data

While property price data can help you pin point possible target suburbs, your research needs to include a lot more leg...
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Back from the brink

An ambitious David McElveney had seven properties under his belt by the time he was 27, but a couple of bad business...
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Rich enjoying price war

The price war between Australia’s lenders is benefiting Australia’s high net worth individuals, according to new...
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Price war can’t last

The price war that is raging between Australia’s lenders will end sooner rather than later, one finance industry...
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Building approvals rise

While residential building approvals rose solidly in August, the housing industry remains incredibly volatile,...
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