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Hotspots • 21 JAN 2014
Capital growth 'not a given': expert
As the baby boomer generation retires, investors should not assume their properties will continue growing in value, according to a well-known property mentor.
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Hotspots • 21 JAN 2014
Developer activity threatens growth
Increased development activity in regional towns could signal weaker growth in those markets, a leading property expert has warned.
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Finance • 20 JAN 2014
Housing finance lifts TAS economy: CommSec
Tasmania has the country’s worst ranked economy, but key housing indicators suggest the state may pick up in coming quarters, a new report has found.
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Hotspots • 20 JAN 2014
New property expert database unveiled
A new website will help investors connect with property and finance professionals in their local area.
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Hotspots • 17 JAN 2014
Purchasing costs sky-high
Fees associated with purchasing property can amount to almost double the minimum deposit, a financial comparison website has found.
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Hotspots • 17 JAN 2014
Property industry confidence soars
Confidence in the property market among industry professionals has reached an all-time high, a business sentiment survey has reported.
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Hotspots • 16 JAN 2014
Buyers prefer large blocks over CBD proximity
Australian property buyers are willing to sacrifice living within reach of cities if it means owning a property with a backyard, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 16 JAN 2014
Sydney and Melbourne deliver lowest yields to investors
Houses and units in Australia’s two largest capital cities are offering landlords comparatively low returns as rental markets across the country rebalance.
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Hotspots • 15 JAN 2014
New development for Darwin's suburbs
A 1.45 hectare site in Darwin’s Fannie Bay has been rezoned for medium-density development, the Northern Territory government announced this week.
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Hotspots • 15 JAN 2014
US property market rebounds
Property prices in the United States climbed in the year to November 2013 and Australian investors are increasingly taking advantage of opportunities in these markets,...
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