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Hotspots 14 JUN 2012

Australian growth reliant on mining boom

While the Australian economy remains robust in comparison to the rest of the world, BIS Shrapnel’s managing director...

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Hotspots 14 JUN 2012

WA Gvt responds to sharp building approvals drop

The WA State Government is responding quickly to bad news in the building industry, with new legislation changes to be...

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Hotspots 13 JUN 2012

Hotspots picked by property expert

The latest John McGrath Market Review has identified that while low interest rates may mean more sales, prices are...

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Hotspots 13 JUN 2012

$50m infrastructure program to help housing

The New South Wales Government will enter into a partnership with local councils to increase housing supply, according...

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Finance 12 JUN 2012

ANZ delivers rate cut

In a move that will likely surprise the market, ANZ has passed on the RBA’s full 25 basis point cash rate cut.

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Tax & Legal 08 JUN 2012

Carbon tax may see investors pay more

Investors looking to build or buy new may have to fork out extra fees as a result of carbon tax, according to...

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Hotspots 08 JUN 2012

$1.7b new mine might not help investors, Moranbah

Grosvenor, near Moranbah, will see a new $1.7 billion coal mine, according to the Queensland State Government this...

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Hotspots 08 JUN 2012

Unemployment increases slightly

After a positive result last month, unemployment rose slightly in May in seasonally adjusted terms.

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Hotspots 08 JUN 2012

High speed rail a “game-changer”

The second and last stage of research into the viability of a New South Wales east coast rail network is underway.

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Hotspots 07 JUN 2012

Investors were active in May: AFG

New data shows that, contrary to other data, investors and property buyers may not be treading cautious as Australia's...

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Hotspots 07 JUN 2012

Property prices, rents higher in 'walkable' areas

A neighbourhood’s ‘walkability’ score has a direct impact on housing values and rents, and the link is set to...

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Hotspots 06 JUN 2012

"Never before seen" resources project announced, NT

The Northern Territory will capitalise on a new $180 million Iron Ore project that has recently been announced by chief...

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Hotspots 06 JUN 2012

$56 million vote of confidence, Tas

Woolworths Limited is set to invest $56 million in Tasmania over the next five years, according to Woolworths’ CEO...

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Finance 06 JUN 2012

Rate cut will not help confidence, experts

While the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate has been seen as a blessing by many investors, research house...

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Finance 06 JUN 2012

Don't just wait on lender to pass on rate cut

Waiting on your lender to pass on the RBA’s cut isn’t the only strategy investors can employ to make the most of...

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Finance 06 JUN 2012

RBA Cuts Rates - June 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate for the second consecutive month.

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Finance 05 JUN 2012

Affordability being chosen over flexibility for loans

Investors have been opting for affordability over flexibility with their loans, according to Mortgage Choice.

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Finance 05 JUN 2012

Uncertainty over today's rate movement

Industry experts are unsure over whether or not the Reserve Bank will cut rates again at its Board meeting later...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2012

Brisbane CBD to see rejuvenation

Brisbane’s CBD residential, office and retail space are all set to take an injection under a new masterplanned...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2012

$200 million infrastructure injection, Townsville

Townsville’s Ring Road has recently been given the final required official funding from the Federal Government.

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2012

Inner Sydney will remain undersupplied

Apartment construction in both inner Sydney and inner Melbourne are on the rise, however investors shouldn’t expect...

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2012

New report labeled critical for investors

Investors will benefit even more greatly from the Federal Government’s The State of Australian Cities Report, of...

Hotspots 04 JUN 2012

Public housing under control, NT

The first public housing safety officers (PHSOs) Australia-wide have commenced duties today in the Northern Territory,...

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Finance 01 JUN 2012

Rates must be cut, REIA

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) should cut rates next week, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia...

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2012

Expensive properties in Adelaide bucking the trend

While expensive upmarket properties are typically known to be poor performers in weak markets, South Australia’s...