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Hotspots 12 JUL 2013

Investors saw big returns in May

Rents increased across most states in May, which meant landlords were the clear winners according to new research.

Hotspots 12 JUL 2013

New legislation to make buying easier

Property buyers in Victoria will now have further disclosure from vendors about the property they’re looking to buy,...

Hotspots 11 JUL 2013

Government failing new buyers

The NSW government is failing to support first home buyers in purchasing a property, according to the Young Agents...

Hotspots 11 JUL 2013

Units still outperforming houses

Despite the 'old school' investment preference for houses, units appear to be growing in strength by comparison,...

Hotspots 10 JUL 2013

Falling dollar attracts overseas investors

A senior economist has warned that the falling Australian dollar will hurt local businesses, but may entice foreign...

Hotspots 09 JUL 2013

Consumer sentiment bleak

The pessimistic outlook of many Australians on the economy is affecting financial decisions, a survey by CUA has...

Finance 08 JUL 2013

Clearance rates spark seller's market

With auction clearance rates around the country rising, it’s quickly becoming a seller’s market according to the...

Finance 05 JUL 2013

Mortgage rates driving capital growth

Annual capital city dwelling values have risen by 3.8 per cent over the 2012/2013 financial year, according to the RP...

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Tax & Legal 04 JUL 2013

Tax tips for the new financial year

There are a number of steps investors can take to ensure they get the most out of the end of the financial year,...

Tax & Legal 04 JUL 2013

New auction laws to hurt buyers and sellers

New laws that will reveal the reserve price to bidders in South Australia will damage both the buyer and seller,...

Hotspots 03 JUL 2013

New home sales moving away from record lows

Monthly sales of new homes are at their highest level in 18 months, research from the Housing Industry Association...

Finance 03 JUL 2013

Rate cut on the cards

While the Reserve Bank (RBA) is holding tight this month, the current environment doesn’t rule out the prospect of...

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Finance 02 JUL 2013

Cash Rate on Hold - July 2013

The cash rate has been left on hold at 2.75 per cent, in a decision made today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Tax & Legal 02 JUL 2013

Rising state taxes send cost of living skyward

A sluggish mining sector is being blamed for new price hikes across WA, increasing yearly expenses by $218 on average...

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Hotspots 02 JUL 2013

20,000 properties for south west Sydney

A record level of land released for homes occurred in the first three months of 2013, making the development of 21,476...

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Finance 01 JUL 2013

No rate cut expected

With the Reserve Bank (RBA) ready to meet today, one economist has said that he expects rates to remain steady, with a...

Hotspots 01 JUL 2013

Capital city property growth forecasted

While green shoots are starting to appear in the residential property market, BIS Shrapnel believes any improvement...

Hotspots 28 JUN 2013

National listings numbers down

The number of residential property listings advertised for sale has continued to fall across the country, according to...

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Hotspots 27 JUN 2013

Property investment popularity strengthens

The popularity of property investment is rising according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),...

Hotspots 27 JUN 2013

Refinancing on the table for one in four

Nearly a quarter of homeowners are considering refinancing their mortgage, with a large percentage looking to fund a...

Hotspots 26 JUN 2013

Auctions gain interest as Perth continues to grow

Auction clearance rates in Perth have reached 54 per cent as properties in the area continue to climb in value,...

Hotspots 26 JUN 2013

Tasmanian property continues to plunge in value

Property values in southern Tasmania continue to fall, according to PRDnationwide.

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Hotspots 25 JUN 2013

$1.1 billion of development announced

Jobs and investment will be injected into a number of areas in Sydney’s west, making them more attractive for...

Hotspots 24 JUN 2013

Underperformance for coastal investors

The largest declines in residential property values have occurred in unit dwellings across coastal and lifestyle...

Hotspots 24 JUN 2013

Planning system in NSW up for change

Investors would be wise to take a close look at the new white paper for New South Wales’ planning system, with just...