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Hotspots • 18 OCT 2013
Smart Property Investment aids third consecutive BRW ranking
The ongoing development of Smart Property Investment has helped its parent group secure a top third position in the prestigious BRW Fast 100 ranking.
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Finance • 17 OCT 2013
US debt ceiling to impact Aussie rates
The financial situation in the United States could prompt a rate hike in Australia, a major loan comparison site has warned.
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Hotspots • 17 OCT 2013
Drop in new home lending
Loans for new home purchases slipped in August despite strong gains over the past year, new data from the ABS has shown.
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Finance • 16 OCT 2013
National vacancy rates drop
The national residential vacancy rate decreased slightly in September, according to the latest data from SQM Research.
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Hotspots • 16 OCT 2013
Sydney market to remain strong
The Sydney market will continue its strong performance through to 2016, a new report from QBE claims.
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Hotspots • 16 OCT 2013
Bondi Junction market heating up
Sydney’s Bondi Junction property market is on the rise, with local and overseas buyers driving up demand for luxury apartments.
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Hotspots • 15 OCT 2013
Melbourne market faces slowdown
Median price growth in Melbourne is threatened by an oversupply of stock and soft economic conditions, a new report from QBE LMI warns.
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Hotspots • 15 OCT 2013
No end in sight for record-breaking spring
Sydney and Melbourne have continued to record solid auction performances despite higher listing numbers over the weekend.
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Tax & Legal • 14 OCT 2013
Fees and taxes biggest homebuyer worries
Fees and taxes top the list of the most common concerns among Australian borrowers, according to a survey by a major loan comparison website.
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Hotspots • 11 OCT 2013
Australians' wealth driven by property
Australians have the highest median wealth in the world, largely due to real estate holdings, according to a new report by Credit Suisse.
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