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Hotspots • 13 OCT 2014
Restricting investors would be ‘disastrous’
Abolishing negative gearing or introducing loan to value ratio (LVR) restrictions on investors would immensely damage the housing market and place extreme pressure on...
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Hotspots • 13 OCT 2014
Time to sell ‘difficult’ Sydney properties
Now is the time for investors to sell their properties which don’t tick all the boxes and may traditionally sit on the market for extended periods, according to a...
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Hotspots • 10 OCT 2014
Three-bed homes outperform all others
The highest capital growth in the Melbourne market was created by three-bedroom homes in the inner and middle suburbs, new data from the REIV shows.
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Finance • 10 OCT 2014
Buyers gain leverage in market
As vendor discounting levels climb in many capital cities, buyers may have more room to negotiate.
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Hotspots • 09 OCT 2014
Investors flocking to regional city
A flood of interest from investors is likely to boost prices in Western Australia’s third largest city.
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Hotspots • 08 OCT 2014
Most sought-after suburbs uncovered
A new ranking reveals the suburbs attracting the highest number of online searches per listing in Australia.
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Hotspots • 08 OCT 2014
Most profitable resale locations revealed
The regions across the country where vendors are most likely to receive a profit for their property have been uncovered in a new report.
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Finance • 07 OCT 2014
RBA Cash Rate Announcement - October 2014
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its monthly board meeting.
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Finance • 07 OCT 2014
Rate hikes loom ahead
A panel of financial experts has warned rates are likely to rise for the next three years, putting upwards pressure on investors’ repayments.
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Tax & Legal • 07 OCT 2014
Tougher laws for Tas rentals
A barrage of new tenancy laws have come into effect in Tasmania, creating a greater obligation on landlords to maintain their properties.
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