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Hotspots • 10 DEC 2012
Mining projects to be approved quicker
Mining projects may come to fruition quicker than ever before, indicating the importance of investors getting in early, according to new proposed changes.
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Finance • 10 DEC 2012
Two more rate cuts to come
Despite last week’s rate cut, more will be on the cards over the first quarter of 2013, according to a leading economist.
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Hotspots • 07 DEC 2012
More Gov't buyer's grants to come
One property analyst expects the state governments to launch further housing stimulus packages in a bid to attract more potential buyers onto the property ladder.
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Hotspots • 07 DEC 2012
Investors confident of property outlook
A recent survey has found that 68 per cent of people believe Australian property prices are either set to increase over 2013 or remain stable.
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Finance • 07 DEC 2012
Cultivate a relationship with your lender
Investors must cultivate and maintain relationships with their lenders, according to Jeremy Cabral, publisher of HomeLoanFinder.
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Hotspots • 06 DEC 2012
September quarter shows increase in housing affordability
The September 2012 quarter has been the latest in five consecutive quarters to record an improvement in housing affordability, according to the Real Estate Institute of...
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Hotspots • 06 DEC 2012
Outer suburbs seeing greater rent hikes than CBD
The outer suburbs of Sydney are seeing a higher increase in rent than inner city suburbs, according to PRDnationwide.
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Finance • 05 DEC 2012
Rate cut signals end of mining boom
The RBA’s 25 basis point cut yesterday signals an approaching end to the mining boom, according to a number of commentators.
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Hotspots • 05 DEC 2012
Gold Coast suburbs tipped for growth
A revival of property prices is expected in some areas of the Gold Coast on the back of billions of dollars of development, according to latest research figures.
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Finance • 04 DEC 2012
RBA's rate cut an opportunity for investors
The Reserve Bank has slashed rates just in time for Christmas, spelling great opportunities for property investors.
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