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Finance • 06 AUG 2020
Home buyers ‘tentatively’ return to market
New figures have shown a spike in buyer confidence, with more looking for a home loan in June than the month prior.
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Finance • 06 AUG 2020
Why concerns about the so-called economic ‘cliff’ are overblown
Many commentators have been pointing to the end of September as a danger zone for the economy, writes David Hancock.
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Tax & Legal • 05 AUG 2020
Real estate body pleads to protect Qld property market
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is strongly urging the Palaszczuk government to protect the state’s property market as new cases of the coronavirus become...
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Hotspots • 05 AUG 2020
Expert advice: Cladding finance solutions for strata owners
Property owners facing costly combustible cladding repairs and the threat of criminal prosecution for failing to do so can apply for a strata loan to pay for works to...
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Hotspots • 05 AUG 2020
Bundaberg blaze a warning for strata communities: expert
A devastating blaze which destroyed a hostel in the centre of the south-east Queensland city of Bundaberg is a stark reminder to strata communities to be prepared to...
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Finance • 04 AUG 2020
The Perth rental markets set to soar
New research has identified the top suburbs set to see an increase in leasing activity growth in Perth’s rental market.
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Hotspots • 04 AUG 2020
Mortgage settlements remain strong amid pandemic: expert
Mortgage aggregator Finsure Group has finished the 2019-20 financial year in a strong position despite COVID-19 challenges by achieving record settlements of $4.5...
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Hotspots • 04 AUG 2020
Brisbane Property Market Update – July 2020
There is so much variation in what is going on around Australia right now. The Brisbane market is proving its resilience yet again, compared with other capital city...
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Finance • 04 AUG 2020
RBA reveals August cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the official cash rate for August, with Melbourne’s stage 4 restrictions weighing heavily on the national economy.
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Hotspots • 04 AUG 2020
Perth sees sales jump 68%
Strong market activity has been reported in Perth, with selling volumes across both dwelling and land sales up 68 per cent.
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