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Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

REVEALED: New investment hotspot

Recent council announcements have outlined exciting growth for one area of Sydney, with many investors starting to jump...

Hotspots 31 AUG 2012

Capital city primed for growth this year

Property prices are tipped for substantial growth over the remainder of 2012 in one capital city, according to a...

Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Will you buy this spring? Investors to flood market

The majority of mortgage brokers believe there will be an increase in property investor activity this spring, according...

Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Seven rural suburbs investors should watch

Strong rental returns for investors, falling crime rates and diversified economies are just a few of the catalysts...

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Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Regional cities primed for growth

A new regional city strategy project is set to be outlined with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of funding,...

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Hotspots 30 AUG 2012

Opportunities available for first time buyers

First time buyers may soon be able to crack into the property market sooner under new initiatives in one state,...

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Hotspots 29 AUG 2012

Over $40m in road funding announced

More than $40 million worth of funding has been announced for two major road improvements in one state, according to...

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Hotspots 28 AUG 2012

"Don't panic" about mining industry: BIS Shrapnel

Investors need to stop panicking about the future of mining investment with growth still ahead, according to one...

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Hotspots 28 AUG 2012

New industrial estate in mining region opened

The largest industrial estate in one mining region has now been opened, regional development and lands minister,...

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Hotspots 28 AUG 2012

Prestige market recovering

Things are looking up for the top end of the market, according to results from one sales agency.

Finance 27 AUG 2012

Fixed interest rates hit three year low

A wave of rate reductions has forced fixed rate home loans to their lowest level in over three years.

Hotspots 27 AUG 2012

Sotheby's to open in Australia

Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates will open its first Australian franchise office in September, in Sydney’s...

Hotspots 27 AUG 2012

Most expensive land in Australia revealed

Research from RP Data has revealed the most expensive land prices in Australia.

Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Residential parks up for legislation review

A review of laws relating to residential parks in Western Australia is underway, with the state government calling for...

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Tax & Legal 24 AUG 2012

Law change for rentals with water meters

Changes to the law for properties with water meters have now come into effect, and investors must ensure they are...

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Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Potential gentrification for Qld suburb

A suburb in Queensland with some of the “most densely concentrated public housing” is set to be changed...

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Hotspots 24 AUG 2012

Multi-million redevelopment for one suburb

One area is set to undergo a $350 million redevelopment and urban renewal, according to the Victorian state...

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Hotspots 23 AUG 2012

"Resources boom is over" as $30bn project canned

The mining boom is officially over, according to resources minister Martin Ferguson despite claims from the Minerals...

Hotspots 23 AUG 2012

Airport redevelopment opened in Mildura

The start of the $6.4 million Mildura Airport Terminal Redevelopment Project was officially opened on Tuesday.

Hotspots 23 AUG 2012

Home buyers worry about job security

A majority of potential home buyers avoid buying property because they fear they will lose their job or the cost of...

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Hotspots 22 AUG 2012

Investors protected in "hard times"

New laws passed by parliament yesterday will allow struggling borrowers to change their repayments to banks in times of...

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Hotspots 22 AUG 2012

Rents surge across greater Sydney

A raft of suburbs in Sydney’s outer ring has experienced the greatest increase in median rents, according to...

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Finance 22 AUG 2012

Huge savings ahead as stamp duty to be halved

Stamp duty in Victoria is set to be halved for some buyers, according to the state government.

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Finance 21 AUG 2012

LMI, helping hand not a hinderance

While investors mainly attempt to avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), it may actually be worthwhile reconsidering,...

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Hotspots 21 AUG 2012

Planning for NSW open for comment

Investors will soon be able to have their say on planning in Sydney with a new consultation soon to take place,...