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First timers down but not out

First time buyers are slowly starting to come back into the market, new research has found.
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HIA slams O'Farrell govt

The Housing Industry Association believes the NSW government should do more to solve the state’s housing supply issue.
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Investment opportunities heat up in Melbourne

Smart investors could grab themselves a bargain in Melbourne with market conditions softening in the Victorian state...
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Perfect time to upgrade: RE/MAX

An ideal window of opportunity has emerged for Australians looking to upgrade their homes and save tens of thousands of...
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Sunshine Coast property market lags

Property prices on the Sunshine Coast won't start to recover until the Brisbane market heats up, according to a report...
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Australians expect RBA to sit tight

A majority of Australians expect the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold until 2012, new research has revealed.
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Major housing correction likely

The recent decline in Australian house prices could be the start of a major housing correction, a financial economist...
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WA, ACT economies lead the way

Western Australia and the ACT remain the best performing of Australia’s states and territories, although the entire...
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Market shows signs of improvement

Miserable weather did not deter buyers from purchasing property at the weekend, with auction clearance rates climbing...
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House prices to recover by 2013: NAB

House prices, which are expected to decline over the next 12 months due in part to a lack of affordable stock, should...
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Dwelling commencements to remain weak

Housing construction is expected to remain weak for the rest of the year as residential land sales continue to fall.
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Rental growth puts on the breaks

Rental asking rates flat lined in most capital cities in the June quarter, with Canberra the only capital city to...
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Yields, capital growth to attract investors: APM

While rental asking prices remained flat across Australian capital cities in the last quarter, Australian Property...
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Rural property market holds steady

Values of rural properties within a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney are holding their ground, according to PRDnationwide.
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Darwin rentals number one

Darwin is now the most expensive Australian capital city in which to rent residential property, according to RP...
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Concern reignited for aspiring buyers

First time buyers continue to sit on the sidelines of the housing market, according to the latest housing finance data...
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New home demand picks up

Loans for the construction or purchase of new dwellings rose in May, giving a much needed boost to Australia’s...
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Affordability constraints deter Brisbane buyers

The most affordable end of the Brisbane property market is shrinking rapidly – with house sales under $300,000...
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Sydney welcomes new land releases

The property industry has cautiously welcomed news of two new land releases in Western Sydney.
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New property investors in for the long term

Budding first time property investors looking to buy in the next two years consider tenant demand the most important...
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Auction activity freezes

The winter chill is having a negative impact on Australian home buyers, with auction clearance rates falling below 50...
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Consumer caution reigns

Australians are clearly nervous about spending money.
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Cost of living surges in Australian cities

Australian cities continued to rise on a list of the world’s highest cost of living cities, with Sydney and Melbourne...
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Australians consider retirement options

Australians continue to give serious thought to their retirement living options, with almost 40 per cent saying they...
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Too many dwellings for Melbourne: analyst

Melbourne is facing a massive oversupply of properties, in particular inner-city apartments, as population growth...
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