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Hotspots • 23 OCT 2013
SMSFs and NRAS: A dangerous combination?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning to investors about advertisements that promote using your self-managed super fund (SMSF)...
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Tax & Legal • 23 OCT 2013
Illegal property tax advice rampant: study
One in three firms providing property investors with depreciation reports may be breaking the law, according to a new study.
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Hotspots • 23 OCT 2013
Properties discounted by up to 52pc
Queensland dominates the list of the most discounted properties nationwide, taking out six of the top 10 spots, according to new research from SQM.
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Hotspots • 23 OCT 2013
Land release sells out in south west Sydney
Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA's) last release of the Heartwood residential development in south west Sydney sold out within four hours at the weekend.
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Finance • 22 OCT 2013
Homebuyers warned again about fixed loans
The latest housing finance figures show a further surge in the number of fixed loans in New South Wales, prompting a property group to reiterate their caution to...
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Hotspots • 22 OCT 2013
Confidence boost for market
Confidence in the property industry has sky-rocketed in the wake of the federal election, a new survey has shown.
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Hotspots • 21 OCT 2013
Regional NSW prices to grow by up to 15pc
Robust price growth in Sydney is starting to impact regional real estate markets, according to Raine&Horne.
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Hotspots • 21 OCT 2013
Tide turning for top-end market
New figures reveal that the tide may be turning for Australia’s top suburbs, with signs the market is lifting.
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Finance • 21 OCT 2013
Home finance commitments on the rise
 Although housing finance commitments remain below the decade average, the rate is gradually rising according to a new report from CommSec.
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Hotspots • 18 OCT 2013
Investor activity increases
Investor spending continues to rise as the property market gathers speed, according to a new report from PRDnationwide.
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