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Finance • 01 NOV 2019
Take advantage of low interest rates, governor urges
The Reserve Bank of Australia has told investors to stop waiting for zero interest rates and take advantage of the current record-low interest rates through investment.
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Hotspots • 31 OCT 2019
3 simple steps to prepare for a property investment journey
Due to varying factors, only a small percentage of property investors in Australia are able to go past the one- to two-property mark. What are the secrets of successful...
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Tax & Legal • 31 OCT 2019
The tax ‘goldmines’ available to investors
A tax depreciation company has provided insight into what assets investors should be looking to capitalise on.
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Hotspots • 31 OCT 2019
Perth sees biggest improvement in housing affordability year-on-year
The WA capital has experienced the greatest improvement in terms of housing affordability over the year to September 2019, according to new research by HIA.
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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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