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Finance • 31 OCT 2019
November rate cut ‘materially less probable’
A new month brings with it a new cash rate call, with experts predicting a stand-still come Tuesday. 
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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2019
Have you underinsured your property?
New research has found that a number of Aussie property owners could have their homes underinsured by up to 66 per cent, opening themselves up to be out of pocket by...
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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2019
Top 10 most in demand Sydney suburbs
Research has pinpointed the top 10 suburbs in Sydney seeing the most demand.
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Finance • 29 OCT 2019
Is it time to undertake a debt review?
The “unprecedented” record-low cash rate means investors are likely paying too much interest on their loans if they’ve been with the same lender for more than two...
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Tax & Legal • 28 OCT 2019
Balcony collapse inquest will be ‘significant’ for new builds
An inquest into the Doncaster balcony collapse, which killed two people in 2017, could have major ramifications for the building and real estate industry.
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Tax & Legal • 25 OCT 2019
ACT flags greater protection against dodgy builds
ACT building owners are set to be better protected from dodgy builds, with the introduction of new laws that will see company directors made personally liable for...
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Hotspots • 25 OCT 2019
The suburbs that have gained momentum
A local property group has spoken out about the suburbs that have experienced a surge in the past 12 months.
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Tax & Legal • 21 OCT 2019
5 rights your agent has
Ever been in a debate with a tenant? Here’s how your agent can help.
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Hotspots • 21 OCT 2019
Rental prices continue to fall as Sydney suburbs drop by one quarter
New data released from Domain has revealed that the cost of renting in Sydney is much lower than it was five years ago, improving renters’ pockets across 55 suburbs.
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Finance • 18 OCT 2019
‘Devil’s in the details’: Senators scrutinise FHB scheme
A Coalition MP has revealed that the 10,000-loan cap for the government’s FHB scheme was designed to appease LMI providers, in the heat of debate surrounding the...
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