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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2019
Housing construction costs continue to rise
New research has found that the growth in housing construction costs continues to outpace inflation.
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Tax & Legal • 07 NOV 2019
Investors to see ease on vacant land deduction restrictions
A tax specialist has provided insight into proposed vacant land deduction restrictions being eased, and how this impacts investors going forward.
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2019
Property market update: Brisbane, October 2019
For its affordability and reasonable yields, Brisbane has long been considered as one of the “safe bets” for property investors. Will there be a “Brisbane boom”...
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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2019
Housing affordability to deteriorate in 2020
While affordability improved in the year to September 2019 for new home loan borrowers, affordability will decline again in 2020 as the market rebound picks up steam,...
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Finance • 06 NOV 2019
Mortgage competition ‘alive and well’, insist big bank CEOs
Sharp interest rate discounting among lenders is proof of healthy competition in the mortgage market, according to the chief executives of ANZ and Westpac.
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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2019
The hotspots and not-spots for houses and units
Key insight from an independent property valuation and advisory group has revealed the rental vacancy situation in each capital city, informing investors of which areas...
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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2019
Property market update: Sydney, October 2019
Following interest rate cuts and the relaxation of credit policies, investors are once again turning their sights to Sydney, ultimately anticipating a significant...
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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019
Capital city auction volumes down 41.5%
The combined capital cities saw auction volumes drop significantly over the weekend, largely believed to be a result from the Spring Racing Carnival.
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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019
‘Highly dangerous’: Investors warned on buying lightweight homes
A warning has been raised about buying a home that is situated in a high-storey apartment building, with one investor flagging caution about the highly dangerous...
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Hotspots • 05 NOV 2019
Property values bloomed across October
Property values are well and truly on the rebound, with October figures highlighting a fourth consecutive month of growth Australia-wide.
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