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Tax & Legal • 04 JUL 2013
Tax tips for the new financial year
There are a number of steps investors can take to ensure they get the most out of the end of the financial year, according to Propell National Valuers.
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Tax & Legal • 04 JUL 2013
New auction laws to hurt buyers and sellers
New laws that will reveal the reserve price to bidders in South Australia will damage both the buyer and seller, according to members of the real estate industry.
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Hotspots • 03 JUL 2013
New home sales moving away from record lows
Monthly sales of new homes are at their highest level in 18 months, research from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has shown.
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Finance • 03 JUL 2013
Rate cut on the cards
While the Reserve Bank (RBA) is holding tight this month, the current environment doesn’t rule out the prospect of future rate cuts, according to Mortgage Choice.
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Finance • 02 JUL 2013
Cash Rate on Hold - July 2013
The cash rate has been left on hold at 2.75 per cent, in a decision made today by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Tax & Legal • 02 JUL 2013
Rising state taxes send cost of living skyward
A sluggish mining sector is being blamed for new price hikes across WA, increasing yearly expenses by $218 on average per household.
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Hotspots • 02 JUL 2013
20,000 properties for south west Sydney
A record level of land released for homes occurred in the first three months of 2013, making the development of 21,476 new homes possible, according to a state...
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Finance • 01 JUL 2013
No rate cut expected
With the Reserve Bank (RBA) ready to meet today, one economist has said that he expects rates to remain steady, with a further cut to come in August.
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Hotspots • 01 JUL 2013
Capital city property growth forecasted
While green shoots are starting to appear in the residential property market, BIS Shrapnel believes any improvement will not be consistent nationwide with some capitals...
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Hotspots • 28 JUN 2013
National listings numbers down
The number of residential property listings advertised for sale has continued to fall across the country, according to RP Data.
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