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Hotspots 11 APR 2012

Sydney needs multiple activity hubs

The solution to Sydney’s housing problems lies in a “polycentric” city, according to a report from the McKellin...
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Hotspots 10 APR 2012

The best way to buy

Are you planning on buying a property in the near future? If so, it certainly pays to have a little know-how when it...
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Hotspots 10 APR 2012

Smart spending

Smartening up your spending activity needn’t be a hassle if you follow a few simple savings strategies With interest...
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Hotspots 10 APR 2012

Prices changing the typical household

House prices are reshaping the traditionally ‘standard’ family structure by forcing people to have fewer children...
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Finance 10 APR 2012

Mining industry masking need for rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) must cut interest rates to help support ailing sections of the local economy that...
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Hotspots 10 APR 2012

Residential listing numbers jump in March

Online residential listing numbers continued to rise across all major capitals in March, led by an 11.9 per cent...
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Hotspots 06 APR 2012

Capital growth still the aim

, according to a recent survey.A survey conducted by buyer’s agent wHeregroup at Perth Home Buyer & Propert
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Tax & Legal 05 APR 2012

Gvt called on to cut negative gearing

A new report has called for negatively geared investors to have their tax rebates cut back, according to a housing...
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Finance 05 APR 2012

Debt or deposit?

It’s a common dilemma facing many aspiring home buyers. You’re trying to put as much money as you can towards a...
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Hotspots 05 APR 2012

Australian housing outlook sours

The outlook for Australian housing is deteriorating, a new report has revealed.
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Tax & Legal 05 APR 2012

Comment sought for WA tenancy law changes

Property managers, owners and tenants have around six weeks to comment on proposed changes to tenancy laws in Western...
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Hotspots 05 APR 2012

SPI editor appointed to Publishers Australia Board

The publishing sector’s peak industry body, Publishers Australia, has appointed Smart Property Investment’s editor...
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Hotspots 04 APR 2012

Moranbah blacklisted ‘months ago’

In response to yesterday’s breaking news about the Moranbah rental crisis, a number of property groups claim to have...
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Hotspots 04 APR 2012

Property transactions buoyant

While some industry stakeholders have been quick to slam the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, others have called it the...
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Finance 04 APR 2012

Buyers look to safety of fixed rates

The unstable rate environment is encouraging more investors to err on the side of caution and lock in their mortgage,...
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Finance 04 APR 2012

Industry condemns rate decision

The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate has been slammed by leading industry stakeholders.
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Hotspots 03 APR 2012

High-end property values down 20pc in Brisbane

The value of high end properties in Brisbane, particularly acreage properties, are down by almost 20 per cent on four...
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Hotspots 03 APR 2012

Building approvals dip

Building approvals for February have taken a dive following a slight January upturn.
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Investor Strategy 02 APR 2012

Not just for the vendor – making the most of estate agents 2

It’s not what you know but whom you know. This catchphrase rings true in many areas, including the property search.
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Hotspots 02 APR 2012

New gvt planning reforms 'essential'

A new government report into the planning of Australia’s capital cities, released today, has been welcomed by...
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Hotspots 01 APR 2012

Common investor traps to avoid

The road to successful property investment begins with research and understanding, and being familiar with some of the...
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2012

Regional has fastest growing LGAs

Six of the ten fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country for 2010 to 2011 were in the outer suburban...
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2012

Rental affordability to increase, WA

Western Australia will see the State Government’s investment into affordable housing options increase, according to...
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Hotspots 29 MAR 2012

Low income households struggle

Almost a quarter of Australians are outspending their means, new statistics have revealed.
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Tax & Legal 29 MAR 2012

Land tax valuation system under fire

The land tax valuation system is once again under fire as properties are being over priced by the NSW Valuer General...
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