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Hotspots • 30 SEP 2013
AFL grand final fails to subdue buyers
The AFL grand final over the weekend did not deter buyers in Melbourne, despite a significantly lower number of properties on auction.
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Finance • 30 SEP 2013
Rates to remain unchanged: HSBC
The Reserve Bank (RBA) is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at this week’s board meeting as concerns about the value of the dollar play off against housing...
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Hotspots • 27 SEP 2013
Rents in Dubbo, NSW soar
The regional New South Wales town of Dubbo has recorded substantial growth in both price and activity over the past three years, according to new research.
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Hotspots • 26 SEP 2013
Suncorp to recommence insurance in Roma
Suncorp will recommence writing home and contents insurance policies in Roma after a 16 month embargo.
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Finance • 26 SEP 2013
Investors warned to look beyond rates
While low interest rates may be tempting, property investors must consider their long-term financial future, Consumer Affairs Victoria has warned.
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Hotspots • 25 SEP 2013
Cairns market awaits tourism development
The Aquis, a tourism based development just north of Cairns, has caused a stir in the local property market – despite not receiving final approval yet.
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Hotspots • 25 SEP 2013
Lending trends at odds with ‘property bubble’ talk
Speculation about a housing ‘bubble’ in Australia doesn’t align with overall consumer demand for housing finance, according to a leading mortgage industry source.
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Finance • 25 SEP 2013
Rates will continue to fall: Residex
Australia will see further interest rate reductions, according to Residex.
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Hotspots • 24 SEP 2013
Canberra market set to decline
All capital cities are now effectively reporting price gains except for Canberra, with this trend set to continue into next year, according to new forecasts.
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Hotspots • 24 SEP 2013
High demand for low prices in Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour is seeing a rise in demand for low priced stock, according to PRDnationwide research.
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