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Hotspots 16 MAY 2013

Little change to yields despite rent growth

Australia has seen virtually no change to yields despite moderate dwelling value growth and a 3.5 per cent increase in...

Finance 16 MAY 2013

Budget cuts to hurt ACT property

The culling of more than 1,200 public sector jobs in the next financial year on top of significant job cuts last year...

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Finance 15 MAY 2013

Rate lows changing property landscape

The low interest rate environment we’re currently experiencing is causing a shift in the property landscape and...

Hotspots 15 MAY 2013

Holiday home investments under threat

In a landmark decision, the NSW Land and Environment Court has ruled that the short-term letting of a Terrigal home was...

Hotspots 14 MAY 2013

8pc growth predicted for two cities

Macquarie Bank has predicted eight per cent house price growth in two Australian cities over 2013.

Hotspots 14 MAY 2013

Perth goes from strength to strength

Perth's property market is on the rise with increased sales activity and record median house prices, according to new...

Finance 13 MAY 2013

Another rate cut expected

Despite the current rate environment sitting at ‘historic lows’ we’re still expecting a further cut, according to...

Hotspots 13 MAY 2013

Confidence surges in the property market

Homebuyer confidence and investor demand has surged to its highest level in two years, a recent survey has found.

Finance 10 MAY 2013

State budget benefits property sector

The 2013/2014 Victorian state Budget will benefit the property market at the expense of first home buyers, according to...

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Hotspots 10 MAY 2013

Up to 9% growth expected in Brisbane next year

A new report expects positive results for one key area of Brisbane, with forecast growth figures of up to nine per...

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Hotspots 09 MAY 2013

Relief for struggling Vic land owners

Struggling land owners in Victoria will soon find relief, following the introduction of new planning zones yesterday,...

Hotspots 08 MAY 2013

Australia’s most densely populated suburb

Sydney’s Pyrmont-Ultimo has been revealed as the country’s most packed-in suburb, according to new findings from...

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Finance 08 MAY 2013

Rate cut a mixed picture for investors

While the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate yesterday to a record low, investors must remember that...

Finance 07 MAY 2013

Cash rate cut to 2.75pc

The Reserve Bank has today announced that it will drop the cash rate by 25 basis points, down to 2.75 per cent.

Hotspots 07 MAY 2013

Investors advised to focus on cash flow

A slowdown in capital growth over the coming years means investors should focus more on cash flow, according to RP Data...

Hotspots 07 MAY 2013

Property listings fall nationwide

The level of residential property listings around the nation tapered off during April, Figures from SQM Research have...

Finance 06 MAY 2013

Mixed indicators but rate cut on the cards

The economic indicators are mixed, which leaves many unsure whether the Reserve Bank will move their rates tomorrow,...

Finance 06 MAY 2013

Fixed rate demand soars to 5-year high

The demand for fixed interest rate home loans continued to soar in April, reaching a five-year high, according to...

Hotspots 03 MAY 2013

NT's best performance in a decade

The Northern Territory has recorded the highest annual level of residential approvals for more than a decade, according...

Hotspots 02 MAY 2013

Residential development demand rising in Sydney

New housing opportunities in Sydney are becoming increasingly scarce as demand skyrockets, according to CBRE.

Hotspots 02 MAY 2013

New legislation to hinder homebuyers

Comprehensive credit reporting legislation could make it harder for Australians to purchase a home, according to Credit...

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Tax & Legal 01 MAY 2013

New laws for landlords now in place

As of today, investors with rental properties in Tasmania are expected to adhere to newly altered rules, according to...

Hotspots 30 APR 2013

Fear preventing investors from buying

Investing in property should alleviate financial anxiety rather than create it. However, fear is holding many investors...

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Hotspots 29 APR 2013

Abbott pledges to pump $500m into Adelaide

Opposition leader Tony Abbott has pledged to pump half a billion dollars into Adelaide to upgrade the city's major road...

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Finance 29 APR 2013

Rates may drop even further

Numerous experts have suggested rates may be cut in May, based on weak indicators and the patchy response to current...