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Reform needed for SMSFs: Chan & Naylor

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are an increasingly popular component of Australians’ retirement maximisation...
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New govt good news for NSW

Saturday’s New South Wales state election resulted in a lot more than a new government.
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Confidence drops, but still a good time to buy: Genworth

Home buyer confidence has dipped 1.5 per cent since September 2010, according to the Genworth Home buyer Confidence...
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2011: The year of recovery

The residential property market is showing signs of a strong recovery in 2011.
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Weak start to 2011 for new homes

Sales of new homes in 2011 remain well down on their stimulus-driven highs, a new report has found.
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Prestigious suburbs revealed

The Australian suburbs with the highest number of sales in excess of $1 million have been revealed by PRDnationwide.
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Affordability pressures hit first timers

First time buyers are being priced out the market as affordability constraints worsen.
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Weekend auction activity subdued

Auctions in both Sydney and Melbourne failed to hit the mark over the weekend, figures have shown.
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Additional costs of property purchasing

There’s more to the cost of buying a home or investment property than just the purchase price – and these extra...
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Residential construction to regain momentum

New residential housing commitments will pick up in 2011/12, facilitating price growth in the property market,...
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All quiet in South East Queensland

Buyer caution is prevailing in the South East Queensland property market with sales volumes falling across all price...
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Oversupply not an issue for Vic

Despite recording a dramatic upswing in the number of property developments, Victoria shows little signs of succumbing...
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Australia lags in home ownership

Australia’s housing undersupply has been recognised on a world scale, with research unveiled in the newly published...
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Market conditions favour buyers

Now is the perfect time to buy a property, new research from Mortgage Choice has revealed.
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Residential sales tumble

Sales activity in the property market continues to decline, with residential sales falling 21.8 per cent in the 12...
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Auction activity warms up - March 2011

Auction clearances are on the up in Sydney and Melbourne, but the activity levels in both cities are still a long way...
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Inner west shows potential

It’s not the nation’s capital city, but when it comes to the Sydney property market, there’s no doubt its super...
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Property listings at all time high

The number of properties listed for sale in Australia recently hit an all time high, new research has found.
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NSW Labor promises new home levy cut

The Keneally Government has promised to reduce the cost of new housing by slashing State Infrastructure Contributions...
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Most expensive suburbs revealed

Peppermint Grove in Western Australia has topped a list of the nation’s most expensive suburbs.
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Heritage property fines increased

Developers and renovators that deface or demolish heritage listed properties in Western Australia can now expect a...
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Sydney’s inner west full of opportunities

It’s not the nation’s capital city but when it comes to the Sydney property market, there’s no doubt its...
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Govt urged to address affordability

Mortgage Choice chief executive officer Michael Russell is urging the federal government to step in and put a stop to...
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Sydney street world's 9th priciest

Sydney’s Wolseley Road has been ranked the ninth most expensive street in the world.
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Auction clearance rates improve in Sydney

Sunny weather helped to boost the Sydney property market over the weekend with the New South Wales capital clearing...
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