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Hotspots • 15 NOV 2017
Expert shares the state of the Sydney market
The cash rate, Chinese investment and rentals – these influences had a big impact on the direction of Sydney’s property, according to The Agency CEO Matt Lahood.
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Hotspots • 13 NOV 2017
Most major cities see home values fall
According to the latest CoreLogic data, the majority of home values declined over the last week, with the others holding steady.
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Hotspots • 09 NOV 2017
Regional markets hold steady for the quarter
The latest Property Pulse by CoreLogic shows that there is little movement in non-capital city dwelling values across the country.
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Hotspots • 09 NOV 2017
Airbnb property management specialist expands to Melbourne
One Airbnb property management specialist has announced its expansion into the Melbourne market.
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Tax & Legal • 07 NOV 2017
Draft changes for GST on new property purchases announced
After first mentioning it in the 2017-18 budget, the Treasury has announced the draft legislation for how GST will be applied to new property purchases next financial...
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Finance • 07 NOV 2017
RBA announces cash rate for November
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the cash rate for November, following its monthly board meeting.
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Finance • 06 NOV 2017
Negative gearing, mortgage stress and foreign investment driving unsustainable property
According to one expert, the current state of housing affordability stems from tax incentives such as negative gearing, in addition to current first home buyer grants,...
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Hotspots • 02 NOV 2017
Sydney property listings bounce upward this spring
Following expectations, the listings of properties for sale have been climbing this spring. With a month left, the latest Property Pulse from CoreLogic analyses how sale...
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Hotspots • 02 NOV 2017
$59 billion of loans changed from investor to owner-occupier since 2015
Since July 2015, approximately $59 billion worth of home loans have been changed from investor to owner occupier, according to the RBA.
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Hotspots • 01 NOV 2017
Hobart strongest capital city as capital city values mostly hold steady
New CoreLogic data indicates after reaching their peak in November 2016, capital gains have begun to fall slightly, with some capital cities holding, and Sydney, Perth...
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