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Hotspots 18 MAY 2012

Investors remained quiet in April

Housing finance data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week showed a slight improvement in new...

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Hotspots 18 MAY 2012

WA Gvt missed opportunity to free up housing

The failure of the WA government to introduce stamp duty concessions for older citizens looking to downsize was a...

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Finance 18 MAY 2012

Investors increasingly look to brokers

Investors are increasingly looking towards brokers to help secure their loans, according to new research.

Hotspots 18 MAY 2012

$3.9 billion for Perth transport

Perth is set to see huge financial contributions from the government to address transport problems across the capital...

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Hotspots 17 MAY 2012

European recession good for Australia

A former treasury official has claimed that the collapse of the Eurozone could be good for the Australian economy.

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Hotspots 16 MAY 2012

New investment search tool launched

A new tool for investors has been launched by homesales.com.au allowing buyers to pinpoint properties based on their...

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Finance 16 MAY 2012

Investors should aim for long-term strategies

Investors in all income brackets need to be concerned about the total cost of their rental losses, according to RP Data...

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Hotspots 16 MAY 2012

Exclusive: Property experts rank top inner city suburbs under $300k

Smart Property Investment has lead the way with a new groundbreaking report which ranks and reveals the best inner city...

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2012

Resources investments encouraged, NT

Resources investments are being encouraged in the Northern Territory today, in an attempt to ‘further secure’ the...

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Finance 15 MAY 2012

Investors flood to safety of fixed rates

Demand for fixed rate home loans increased dramatically in March, hitting levels not seen since the GFC.

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2012

Don't hold off selling in Winter

Investors waiting until the summer or spring months to flip their property should not rule out putting it on the market...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2012

Property values fall

Property values across the capital cities of Australia fell by 0.8 per cent after a stable first quarter according to...

Hotspots 14 MAY 2012

Rental growth felt across Australia

Despite property values dropping across the country in the first quarter of the year, rental yields are on the rise.

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Finance 11 MAY 2012

SPI investment property generates media interest

Smart Property Investment’s focused approach to property investment has generated significant interest with both...

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Finance 11 MAY 2012

Thinking outside the square leads to finance approval

Investors facing difficulty obtaining finance should consider a mortgage broker to get the deal across the line.

Hotspots 09 MAY 2012

Melbourne suburbs dominate hotspot list

Melbourne’s inner suburbs dominated a list of Australia’s “hottest” property markets, according to data from...

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Finance 09 MAY 2012

Federal Budget missed the boat on property, HIA

The Federal Budget has missed an opportunity to reinvigorate home building activity and help relieve housing...

Hotspots 09 MAY 2012

Demand increases in outer suburbs, ACT

Demand in the ACT was found to be in the middle to outer ring of the state, with eight of the top ten most sought after...

Hotspots 08 MAY 2012

Building approvals rebound

March building approval numbers have bounced back after poor February results, according to the Australian Bureau of...

Hotspots 08 MAY 2012

Strong population growth forecasted, VIC

A new projection of the Victorian population proves promising for property demand, particularly in Melbourne.

Hotspots 08 MAY 2012

Inner city units still a solid and affordable investment, experts

Inner city units are still a top investment choice despite flat market conditions.Finding affordable investment...

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Hotspots 07 MAY 2012

Construction sees low apartment demand

Construction decreased over April on the back of poor demand for apartment builds, according to latest statistics.

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Hotspots 07 MAY 2012

Home staging can add thousands to your price tag

Vendors can boost the perceived value of their property during a sale campaign by hiring a property stylist.

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Finance 07 MAY 2012

RBA urged to cut cash rate to 2pc

The Reserve Bank of Australia should continue to cut the official cash rate til it hits 2 per cent, one stakeholder has...

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Hotspots 04 MAY 2012

SA to review Tenancies Act

Investors and tenants are set to benefit from changes to South Australia’s Residential Tenancies Act, with the state...