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Finance • 06 FEB 2013

Further rate movements uncertain

While responses to the unchanged interest rate yesterday have been varied, it’s clear that most are unclear about where rates will be heading in the future.

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Finance • 05 FEB 2013

Rates on Hold - February 2013

At its first board meeting for 2013, the Reserve Bank has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold.

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Hotspots • 05 FEB 2013

Building approvals slump takes toll on construction

The sharp fall in building approvals across Victoria at the end of last year is already showing signs of slowing the construction sector, according to a property...

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Hotspots • 05 FEB 2013

Apartment popularity soars in inner cities

Inner-city apartment living is fast become a more popular option than suburban homes, research from the federal government shows.

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Hotspots • 04 FEB 2013

Housing market recovery confirmed

Confidence in the recovery of Australia’s property market has been confirmed with solid growth recorded in all capital cities, new quarterly data shows.

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Hotspots • 04 FEB 2013

Flooding affecting investors

Investors with properties in areas suffering from flooding and flood-related damage are ‘not angry’ and are well informed, according to a Sunshine Coast located body...

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Finance • 01 FEB 2013

Nation's opinions split over 2013 interest rates

Australians’ opinions are split on the prospect of interest rate movements in 2013, research by financial institution CUA shows.

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Hotspots • 01 FEB 2013

Sydney suburb expecting growth

Sydney’s south western suburb, once known for riots and being a predominantly housing commission area, has been identified for growth in 2013 by a number of property...

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Hotspots • 31 JAN 2013

Deeper data needed for investment insight

Many property investors know to get the different sets of data for the suburb they are analysing, but few are taking the next necessary steps, a panel of experts has...

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Hotspots • 31 JAN 2013

Funding approved for affordable housing in mining town

The Western Australian state government has approved $6.6 million of funding to address a shortage of affordable housing for workers in Newman.

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