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Finance 04 JUN 2014

RBA Rate Announcement - June 2014

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.

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Finance 03 JUN 2014

Rates may remain low to early 2015

A survey of leading economic experts showed more than half are predicting rates will stay low until next year.

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Hotspots 03 JUN 2014

Have house prices finally peaked?

Property prices have fallen and the market has almost reached a historical cut-off point, suggesting the market might...

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Hotspots 03 JUN 2014

Investors warned about spruiker dangers

Property buyers in New South Wales have been cautioned about the risks of attending free property seminars hosted by...

Hotspots 02 JUN 2014

Picking the right property investors' greatest challenge

A majority of first-time investors see choosing the right property as the most difficult part of investing, ahead of...

Hotspots 02 JUN 2014

Foreign buyers no competition for locals

Fears that offshore investors are pushing locals out of the property market are unfounded, a property research firm has...

Hotspots 30 MAY 2014

Inner-city predicted to outperform regions: RBA

Demand for inner-city housing is likely to surge in the future, while regional areas and outer suburbs will attract...

Hotspots 30 MAY 2014

Housing at most affordable since 2002

Housing is now at its most affordable level in 12 years, thanks to growth in disposable incomes, according to new...

Hotspots 30 MAY 2014

Strongest performing suburbs revealed

Australia’s best performing suburbs over the last quarter have been highlighted by a new report from Residex.

Hotspots 29 MAY 2014

Top markets to avoid

A property research company has identified 10 markets in Australia under threat from an oversupply of properties.

Hotspots 29 MAY 2014

Rental market tightens in country Victoria

Vacancies across regional Victoria have dropped half a percentage point in the space of 12 months, according to new...

Finance 28 MAY 2014

Dropping consumer confidence may keep rates low

As consumer confidence plummets in the wake of the federal Budget, several economic observers have predicted rates will...

Hotspots 28 MAY 2014

Inner-city Brisbane apartments ‘should be avoided’

Despite many investors turning their attention to Queensland’s capital, an award-winning buyer’s agent has...

Hotspots 27 MAY 2014

Slowing Perth market still has room to move

While Perth may have passed the peak of its price growth, investors may still find opportunities in the market, a...

Finance 26 MAY 2014

Investor finance growing faster than owner occupiers

Investors are commanding an ever larger share of the property market, with growth in investor loans far outstripping...

Hotspots 26 MAY 2014

Sydney approaching danger zone

The Sydney market may be entering dangerous ground as prices climb higher and more investors jump into the market, a...

Hotspots 23 MAY 2014

Sales volumes soar in Mildura

The Mildura market is flourishing due to a government push for increased residential development, a major real estate...

Hotspots 23 MAY 2014

Booming prices push down yields

While many investors welcome rising house prices across Australia, the upswing is causing rental yields to plummet, new...

Tax & Legal 22 MAY 2014

Investors fail to maximise tax write-offs

Property investors may be missing out on thousands of dollars at tax time by undervaluing depreciation benefits, a...

Hotspots 22 MAY 2014

Qld lifestyle markets warming up

Tourism hotspots were the star performers of the March quarter in Queensland.

Hotspots 21 MAY 2014

Strong appraisals signal active winter market

Although winter is traditionally a quieter period for property sales, current activity levels suggest the market will...

Hotspots 21 MAY 2014

Building recovery leads to softer rental market

Landlords in the capital cities are experiencing flat rents and climbing vacancies as building completions increase the...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2014

Homeowner valuations off the mark

In one-quarter of Australian postcodes, owners significantly over- or underestimate the value of their property, an...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2014

Prestige market in Sydney heating up

Low interest rates and positive stock market movements are helping the upper end of Sydney’s property market gather...

Hotspots 19 MAY 2014

Company puts modern twist on property funds

A new type of property fund will allow investors to handpick the assets in their portfolio.