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Finance • 01 NOV 2013
REINSW calls for stamp duty cuts
The REINSW has urged the New South Wales government to cut stamp duty rates in the wake of a budget surplus announced on Tuesday.
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Hotspots • 01 NOV 2013
Capital city prices remain below market peak
Most capital city home values remain below previous market highs when adjusted for inflation, according to new research from RP Data.
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Hotspots • 31 OCT 2013
New home sales at 2-year high
New home sales surged to a 24-month high in September, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2013
PIPA intensifies fight against property spruikers
The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has continued its push for a more professional property investment industry with a string of new measures and...
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Hotspots • 30 OCT 2013
DIY investors 'disadvantaged'
Novice property investors should always seek advice to avoid making disastrous financial decisions, industry leaders have urged.
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Hotspots • 29 OCT 2013
WA scheme boosts home ownership
The Western Australian housing affordability scheme has helped more than 1,000 families, singles and seniors buy their own home.
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Hotspots • 29 OCT 2013
Credit score change to impact investors
Late payment of bills may impact on investors’ loan applications under new credit rules being introduced next year, a major independent property group has warned.
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Hotspots • 28 OCT 2013
Top investment opportunities revealed
A new study was uncovered the best buy-to-let opportuntiies in the country, identifying suburbs and streets with maximum growth potential and rental yields.
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Hotspots • 28 OCT 2013
Brisbane clearance rate jumps 20pc
Auction clearance rates in Brisbane rose dramatically at the weekend, while Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne put in good performances.
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Finance • 28 OCT 2013
Investors urged to rethink rates
With rate hikes on the horizon, investors should reconsider their current loan facilities, a mortgage adviser company has urged.
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