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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 deposit for that much revered first purchase, but...

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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 Australia.

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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 Phillip Tarrant to its board of directors.

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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 cautioned investors 'months ago' of the risks...

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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 “right choice”.

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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, new data has revealed.

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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 years ago, according to the latest results from...

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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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