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Hotspots • 21 JAN 2015
Some property markets set to go backwards in 2015/2016
House prices outside Australia’s big three cities have been forecast to grow at or below the inflation rate in the medium term.
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Hotspots • 20 JAN 2015
Chinese property investment skyrockets
An inaugural report by global property group Knight Frank has found the total value of Chinese outward real estate investment has jumped 1,900 per cent since 2009.
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Finance • 20 JAN 2015
How to save $50K on your mortgage: ASIC
Borrowers have been urged to pay off their mortgage early, get their debts under control and broaden their knowledge of investment options.
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Hotspots • 19 JAN 2015
New home starts hit all-time high
Total dwelling commencements jumped 26.4 per cent over the year to reach record levels in the September 2014 quarter.
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Finance • 19 JAN 2015
More economists predict rate cut
ANZ has become the latest bank to predict interest rate cuts are just around the corner.
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Hotspots • 16 JAN 2015
Land value skyrockets to $1.12 trillion
The value of land in New South Wales increased by a staggering 11 per cent to exceed $1.12 trillion in 2014, with one suburb overtaking wealthy Mosman to become the...
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Tax & Legal • 16 JAN 2015
New laws 'increase risks' for investors
New laws have come into effect in NSW this week, which reduce apartment owners’ rights in the event of building defects.
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Finance • 15 JAN 2015
RBA urged to consider rate cut at next meeting
Recent figures show there is “moderating activity” in the housing market, causing one real estate body to call on the Reserve Bank to drop rates again in...
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Hotspots • 15 JAN 2015
Rental growth at record levels
A recently-released rental report has revealed rents in most capital cities have remained at or near record levels over the past quarter.
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Finance • 14 JAN 2015
Vacancy rates recovering
New data shows rental vacancy rates across one state are stable or falling, while some regional markets are offering healthy yields of up to 5.4 per cent.
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