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Hotspots 11 SEP 2012

Push to enforce building codes in NSW

Home unit owners will be pushing the NSW government to enforce relevant building codes, after concerns with the high...

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Hotspots 10 SEP 2012

Territory's development directions outlined

Development in one state will be directed primarily towards the town centres to ensure proximity to amenities,...

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Hotspots 10 SEP 2012

Vendor disclosure changes halted

Changes to vendor disclosure legislation have been suspended in the Northern Territory to avoid slowing down property...

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Hotspots 10 SEP 2012

Why you should look to the prestige market for bigger returns

Investors avoiding expensive properties in favour of lower-priced investments may not see across the board success with...

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Hotspots 07 SEP 2012

Are we finally at the bottom of the market?

The housing cycle has finally bottomed, AMP Capital’s head of investment strategy, Shane Oliver, has recently...

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Hotspots 07 SEP 2012

More development opportunities ahead

A new government office may see more development in greenfield and urban renewal sites across one state, according to...

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Hotspots 07 SEP 2012

Gold Coast set for revival

A $1 billion project has been approved for the Gold Coast, according to deputy premier Jeff Seeney.

Finance 06 SEP 2012

Unchanged interest rates the right move

The RBA’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged has been roundly recognised as the right move, according to...

Hotspots 06 SEP 2012

New Bunnings a positive sign for Tasmania

A $25 million hadware store in Burnie is a positive sign for Tasmania, according to Premier Lara Giddings.

Hotspots 06 SEP 2012

Over one million apartments in Australia

The number of apartments in Australia has topped one million for the first time, according to the 2011 Census.

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Hotspots 05 SEP 2012

Hundreds of dwellings to be built in the Pilbara

Further residential development has been announced for Port Hedland with hundreds of new home sites and multiple storey...

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Hotspots 05 SEP 2012

$53b transport planning announced

The next twenty years of transport planning, totaling $53 billion worth of spending in just four years, has been mapped...

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Hotspots 05 SEP 2012

Mining exploration boost for WA

While some say the mining boom is coming to a close, a new boost of grants has been announced for exploration across...

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Hotspots 05 SEP 2012

New housing information available

Housing information is now more available for buyers and tenants in one state following a newly launched website.

Hotspots 04 SEP 2012

Affordable housing for Brisbane's southside

A Newman Government initiated plan will renew and redevelop a southside public housing estate, providing more...

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Hotspots 04 SEP 2012

Construction begins on Regional Rail Link

Works have begun on Melbourne’s first new major rail line in over 80 years, the Regional Rail Link.

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Hotspots 04 SEP 2012

How to add value to your property

Styling your home before selling or renting can add significant value to the sale, according to Wilson Property...

Finance 04 SEP 2012

Budget should stimulate building, say Master Builders

Queensland’s 2012-2013 budget will need to include measures that stimulate building activity, according to...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2012

First light rail announced in one state

The first light rail network for one state was launched this weekend, with almost $16 million committed to the...

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Tax & Legal 03 SEP 2012

Negative gearing not valid long-term

Negative gearing is not a valid long-term investment strategy due to the uncertainty of capital growth, according to...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2012

Free online money health check available

A free online ‘action plan’ can now be used to undertake a ‘money health check’ with a first ever government...

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Hotspots 03 SEP 2012

Property listings not always best deals

Investors only looking towards property listings are missing out on some of the best investment opportunities and...

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Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Home sales fall as confidence dips

New home sales slumped in July after recording impressive growth just a few short months ago.

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Weak building approvals in July

Building approvals fell sharply in July 2012 due to a big decline in non-detached dwellings, new research has...

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Be prepared! First time buyers told to act now

First time buyers need to ensure that they are well prepared when incentives are announced.