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Finance • 07 MAY 2013
Cash rate cut to 2.75pc
The Reserve Bank has today announced that it will drop the cash rate by 25 basis points, down to 2.75 per cent.
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Hotspots • 07 MAY 2013
Investors advised to focus on cash flow
A slowdown in capital growth over the coming years means investors should focus more on cash flow, according to RP Data senior research analyst Cameron Kusher.
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Hotspots • 07 MAY 2013
Property listings fall nationwide
The level of residential property listings around the nation tapered off during April, Figures from SQM Research have revealed.
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Finance • 06 MAY 2013
Mixed indicators but rate cut on the cards
The economic indicators are mixed, which leaves many unsure whether the Reserve Bank will move their rates tomorrow, but one economist remains confident we’ll see a...
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Finance • 06 MAY 2013
Fixed rate demand soars to 5-year high
The demand for fixed interest rate home loans continued to soar in April, reaching a five-year high, according to Mortgage Choice.
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Hotspots • 03 MAY 2013
NT's best performance in a decade
The Northern Territory has recorded the highest annual level of residential approvals for more than a decade, according to the minister for lands, planning and...
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Hotspots • 02 MAY 2013
Residential development demand rising in Sydney
New housing opportunities in Sydney are becoming increasingly scarce as demand skyrockets, according to CBRE.
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Hotspots • 02 MAY 2013
New legislation to hinder homebuyers
Comprehensive credit reporting legislation could make it harder for Australians to purchase a home, according to Credit Repair Australia.
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Tax & Legal • 01 MAY 2013
New laws for landlords now in place
As of today, investors with rental properties in Tasmania are expected to adhere to newly altered rules, according to the state government.
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Hotspots • 30 APR 2013
Fear preventing investors from buying
Investing in property should alleviate financial anxiety rather than create it. However, fear is holding many investors back, according to a property research and...
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