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Property investment show offers insights to Perth investors

The first ever Perth Property Investor Show will take place at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre next weekend,...
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New name for St George

St George has announced that it will rebrand its Victorian network as the Bank of Melbourne this August.
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Housing market at risk from ‘Black swan events’

‘Black swan events’ pose a genuine threat to Australia’s housing market and broader economy, according to a...
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First timers race to beat prices

Rising rents and property prices are motivating first time buyers to get into the property market, according to a new...
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Housing more unaffordable

Housing affordability deteriorated in 2010 off the back of the Reserve Bank’s four official cash rate rises, a new...
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Time to buy: investors

A vast majority of investors believe now is a good time to purchase an investment property, a new survey has revealed.
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Property sales drop 20pc

The number of property sales fell 20 per cent in 2010, new research has revealed.
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SPI unveils new website

Smart Property Investment today launched a new website that offers investors and home buyers greater access to property...
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Rental market tight in VIC

Melbourne’s outer suburbs are showcasing strong potential for investors with vacancy rates in the area the lowest in...
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New green standard for developments

A new green star rating tool is set to become national standard, paving the way for more sustainable Australian...
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Borrowers do their homework

Investors and home buyers are becoming savvier and doing a lot of their own mortgage leg work at home, new research has...
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Construction activity contracts in February

The national construction industry reported an ongoing contraction in activity levels in February, albeit at a slower...
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Units take centre stage in Sydney

Units will be the most popular type of new dwelling across greater Sydney in the years ahead, according to a leading...
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Govt ignores plea to ban exit fees

The Federal Government is determined to ban exit fees despite being told that the decision will stifle competition...
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Consumer report lashes out at majors

Consumer group Choice has slammed the big four banks for “gouging customers” in a new report presented to the...
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Outlook for property bright: McGrath

After a slow start to the year one leading industry pundit is expecting the Australian property market to gather...
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Buyers choose mutuals

More investors and home buyers are turning to credit unions and building societies to source financing, new figures...
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Outlook bleak for new home building

Building approvals slumped dramatically in January, new data has revealed, reigniting concerns about the ongoing level...
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Property outlook good: HIA

New home sales grew modestly last month, suggesting the property market is on track for a full recovery.
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NSW planning system singled out for criticism

A research report by the Productivity Commission has singled out New South Wales’ planning system as inefficient and...
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Data confirms January a quiet month for property

A spate of natural disasters across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria saw January property market activity slump...
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Auction activity warms up - February 2011

Weekend auction activity is slowly gaining momentum but clearance rates remain down on this time last year.
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Carbon neutral apartments an Australia first

Grocon today announced plans for Australia’s first ‘Passive House’ apartment building to be developed within the...
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Green building on the agenda

The board of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) will meet in Melbourne on Sunday in a prelude to the Green...
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NSW Greens propose rent cap

A proposal by the New South Wales Greens to allow councils to impose rent and price controls on property investors has...
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