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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 of last night’s Budget announcement.

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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 may still be affected by austere spending cuts.

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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 spending, according to AMP Capital’s chief...

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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 over the past year.

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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 longer be eligible for a grant.

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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 predicted.

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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 in the property industry have called on the...

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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 rail, the Victorian government announced...

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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 maximum commission limit under new legislation passed...

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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.

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