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Buying prospects heat up

Increasing discounts on residential property is creating unique opportunities for investors to purchase at below market...
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Rental markets still tight

Vacancy rates improved slightly in April but rental markets remain tight throughout much of the nation, according to...
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Investors head west

Affordable pricing, enticing yields and a wide range of stock are luring investors to Sydney’s west, according to...
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Aussies split over property market

Australians are divided over whether now is a good time to buy property or not, according to a new poll.
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New property site appeals to buyers

Thehomepage.com.au, a new property listings site, is offering property investors and home buyers another resource for...
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Property plans shelved as living costs rise

The increasing cost of living is deterring many people from purchasing property, a national survey has found.
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Aussie house prices vulnerable

Over-valued prices and poor affordability is leaving Australia’s housing market exposed, according to AMP chief...
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More help extended to flood-affected borrowers

Mortgage insurer Genworth Financial has expanded its hardship solutions package for borrowers struggling to get back on...
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Exit fee regulation amended

The regulation prohibiting exit fees has been amended in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.
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Time to buy: McGrath

Property investors who can afford to buy now, should buy now, according to McGrath Estate Agents chief executive John...
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NSW planning changes spark concerns

The New South Wales’ government’s decision to transfer a reported $9 billion worth of residential, commercial and...
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Sydney delivers stellar rents

Sydney suburbs are dominating when it comes to rental returns, new research has revealed.
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Weak confidence takes toll on property

The outlook for the property market remains uninspiring as consumer confidence drops to a nine month low.
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Archicentre offers discount building inspections

In response to the rising cost of living Archicentre has released a new building inspection report with prices starting...
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Outdoor living a priority for Australians

An outdoor deck or pergola is the top priority for more than half of property investors and home buyers, a new survey...
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More funds needed for housing: HIA

The Housing Industry Association is urging the Federal Government to inject more funds into the housing market and...
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Auctions continue weak run - May 2011

Australia’s property market continues to underperform at auction, new data has revealed.
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Record low for sales on the Gold Coast

Sales of house and land packages on the Gold Coast have hit a new low according to the latest Prodap Report.
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Victoria a hotspot for investors

Property investors are most active in Victoria, mortgage sales from one of the nation’s largest mortgage broking...
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Warmer building data masks overall colder front

Total building approvals increased in March, figures from the ABS revealed yesterday, but the underlying result...
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Renting still more affordable than buying

Suggestions that rising rents are making buying increasingly attractive to aspiring property buyers have been dismissed...
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Weak top end drives market's poor result

Ongoing weakness in prestige property markets is one driving force behind the broader market’s poor performance.
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$9.7 million to cater for Vic's growing population

The Victorian government will spend $9.7 million over the next four years to plan for Melbourne’s growth as well as...
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Sales up, but still a long way to go

Sales of new homes have increased, but remain well below the historical average, a new report has found.
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Subdued outlook for house price growth

House prices are expected to endure a relatively flat period over the coming 12 months, unlike the rental market.
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