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Hotspots 19 MAY 2014

'Overactive' investors threaten Perth market

High-density developments driven by interstate investors may undermine the stability of the Perth market, the latest...

Hotspots 16 MAY 2014

Expert warns of apartment pitfalls

Investors buying units or apartments need to be wary of overspending for both the property itself and strata fees, a...

Hotspots 16 MAY 2014

Cheapest regional suburbs for units uncovered

A new report has unveiled which country areas offer Australia’s most affordable units.

Hotspots 15 MAY 2014

Price growth loses momentum

House price growth in all the capital cities underwent a slowdown in the last quarter, according to the latest data...

Hotspots 14 MAY 2014

Budget cuts spell bad news for Canberra property

The Canberra market may be threatened by public service job losses, a national property expert has warned in the wake...

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Finance 14 MAY 2014

Property not immune from Budget cutbacks

While last night’s federal Budget introduced no changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax, property investors...

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Finance 13 MAY 2014

Rates to remain on hold despite tough Budget: AMP

The cash rate is likely to remain on hold for months to come even if the federal Budget harms consumer confidence and...

Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

Most affordable Melbourne suburbs identified

New data shows there are still low-priced properties available in inner Melbourne despite reports of high value growth...

Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

FHO grant for existing homes scrapped in NT

Under changes brought in by the Northern Territory government, first home owners buying established properties will no...

Hotspots 12 MAY 2014

Sydney boom 'not over': SQM Research

Despite slower results over the past month, the Sydney market still has room to move, a property analyst has...

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Tax & Legal 09 MAY 2014

Government urged to continue negative gearing support

Amidst fears negative gearing benefits could be in the firing line at next week’s Budget announcement, major players...

Hotspots 09 MAY 2014

New Melbourne development linked to CBD by rail

A precinct dubbed “Australia’s largest urban renewal project” will be connected to the Melbourne city centre via...

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Tax & Legal 08 MAY 2014

New laws govern Queensland real estate

Real estate agents in Queensland will no longer be required to disclose their commission to buyers or stick to a...

Hotspots 08 MAY 2014

Rents plummet in Perth

Perth’s ailing rental market took a further hit in the last quarter as rents dropped and supply edged higher.

Hotspots 07 MAY 2014

More growth ahead for Sydney

Despite speculation that Sydney’s value growth may be coming to an end, investors buying in the right locations can...

Hotspots 07 MAY 2014

Tasmanian market loses steam

The Tasmanian property market began to slide in the March quarter, though activity remains stronger than one year...

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Finance 06 MAY 2014

RBA Rate Announcement - May 2014

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

Hotspots 06 MAY 2014

Victoria's regional population to boom

Large regional towns like Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo will see their populations swell in coming decades as more...

Hotspots 06 MAY 2014

New home building weakens in March

After a period of strong growth, new home construction is beginning to falter, the latest housing data suggests.

Finance 05 MAY 2014

Interest may rise even if rates on hold

Though the cash rate is predicted to remain unchanged at tomorrow’s Reserve Bank meeting, borrowers should watch out...

Hotspots 05 MAY 2014

WA regions outperform Perth

Country areas of Western Australia recorded stronger March quarter results than the city, but mining areas continue to...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2014

High growth tempers market confidence

While most people have a positive outlook about the property market, expectations have been subdued by rapid value...

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Hotspots 02 MAY 2014

Sales turnover highest in outer suburbs

Buyers are most active in the outer-lying regions of capital cities, a new report has highlighted.

Hotspots 01 MAY 2014

Demand outstripping supply in cities: RP Data

The current supply of properties in capital cities is struggling to meet an upswell of demand from buyers, causing home...

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Finance 01 MAY 2014

Fears of rate hike prompt borrowers to turn to fixed loans

Homeowners and investors are increasingly choosing fixed rate home loans as speculation of an interest rate rise...