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Hotspots • 07 AUG 2013

Investors may be slugged with fees

Investors with units need to prepare now for potential extra costs that could see some complexes being hit with tens of thousands of dollars in fees, according to Achers...

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Finance • 06 AUG 2013

RBA moves on rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has made a historic announcement at their monthly board meeting today.

Hotspots • 06 AUG 2013

Development spending increases in Yatala area

Development spending has risen in the Yatala area by 16 per cent in the past year, according to the latest research from Colliers International.

Hotspots • 05 AUG 2013

Strong auction results to continue

Record auction results in July have carried over to the first weekend of August and are likely to continue, according to Australian Property Monitors (APM).

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Finance • 05 AUG 2013

Vacancy rates tighten in Qld

Supply of rental properties in Queensland is not meeting a growing demand, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) data.

Hotspots • 02 AUG 2013

Consumer sentiment at record high

Homeowner sentiment is at its highest level since records began in 2007, according to research by Genworth.

Hotspots • 02 AUG 2013

Election to slow down property market

Since the 70s, almost two thirds of elections have stalled the property market, but experts are divided over the upcoming ballot.

Hotspots • 01 AUG 2013

Sydney home approvals highest in a decade

Home approvals and completions in Sydney are at the highest levels in nearly 10 years, according to housing figures in the NSW Metropolitan Development Program Monthly...

Hotspots • 31 JUL 2013

$130 million development approved

A hotel and housing development worth $130 million will be constructed in Melbourne’s Docklands, after planning for the project was approved recently.

Hotspots • 30 JUL 2013

Little doubt market is in upswing

While this year's winter months saw a “lull”, investors can still expect a positive market surge through the next couple of seasons, according to RE/MAX WA managing...