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Hotspots 25 OCT 2012

Gen Y more active in property investment

Generation Y have become more active in property investment, according to mortgage broker Loan Market.

Hotspots 25 OCT 2012

Insurance woes for unit owners

Strata insurance premiums have been underpriced in the past, a report by the Australian Government Actuary has found.

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Hotspots 25 OCT 2012

Smart Property Investment growth helps secure BRW accolade

The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped parent group Momentum Media secure a top half position...

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

Investors need to be protected from 'rogue' advisers

ASIC needs to tackle loopholes in education for self-managed super fund (SMSF) advisers to prevent 'rogue' advisers...

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Finance 24 OCT 2012

Investors may be sabotaging themselves with loans

Certain types of loans and structures may sabotage your investment intentions, particularly if you are chasing them due...

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

Mining towns start to suffer

One mining area has seen drops of $25,000 over the September quarter, according to recent sales results.

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2012

Money and time to be saved

Savings for both money and time should be realised when buying/selling property as a result of new changes to the...

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Hotspots 23 OCT 2012

Youth shift to inner city

A shift to inner city suburbs by the younger generation has been highlighted in recent census data.

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Hotspots 23 OCT 2012

QLD to recommence uranium mining

Further employment and economic growth is set to be created in Queensland as the state government has announced it will...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

$900 million request to grow jobs

Jobs, opportunities and the economy are set to be given a multi-million dollar injection that will shape the area over...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

More than half of mining’s equity investment lost

The mining industry across Australia is struggling against more profitable offshore options, with the majority of...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

More properties to receive 10 day approval

More properties will be able to receive 10 day planning approval under new changes to New South Wales legislation,...

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Finance 19 OCT 2012

Room for more rate cuts

There is still the opportunity for further reductions in the interest rate, according to a leading data house.

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2012

$100 million private investments to boost area

Major reforms to the planning system and private investments worth more than $100 million have been welcomed in one...

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2012

Big plans for one LGA

A new long-term has been finalised to bring 17,000 homes to one area in New South Wales, according to a recent plan.

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2012

Queensland growth may be around the corner

Significant demand is set to be generated for Brisbane’s inner-city housing, according to property industry members.

Hotspots 18 OCT 2012

Multi-speed residential sector revealed

The multi-speed nature of Queensland’s residential sector is demonstrated by the August 2012 regional building...

Hotspots 18 OCT 2012

Penrith development open for comment

Public comments are open for the proposal of a large-scale residential and commercial development in Penrith.

Hotspots 18 OCT 2012

State to undertake EIS on major project

An environmental impact statement (EIS) has been released for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project in...

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2012

Changes to planning may spell disaster

Planning in Victoria may be up for yet another change, according to recent endorsements.

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2012

Investors shape the new apartment market

Investors are buying the vast majority of new units and, for this reason, developments will be shaped to suit an...

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2012

Property markets primed for growth

After seven years of sluggishness, property markets in several states are to grow with one “set to rally” over...

Hotspots 16 OCT 2012

New home boost will increase buyer confidence

The South Australian state government's new home boost will help bring confidence to homebuyers and revive the...

Hotspots 16 OCT 2012

Land released in Shellharbour

The second stage of land lots in Shellharbour’s The Cowries will be released on October 20, Australand and...

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Tax & Legal 16 OCT 2012

Misleading duo face legal action

Promoters of a rent to buy property scheme in WA will face legal action after Consumer Protection has lodged a Supreme...