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Hotspots • 07 AUG 2012

Mining boom won't end in two years, says analyst

A report has been released arguing against predictions that Australia’s mining boom will end sooner than expected.

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Finance • 07 AUG 2012

Investors' address now impacts loan eligibility

Where an investor lives is frequently being found to have a bearing on their ability to obtain a home loan, according to one mortgage advisory group.

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Hotspots • 07 AUG 2012

Mining towns to receive a blow

Investors with properties in popular mining town hotspots may receive a blow, according to an announcement from the Queensland state government.

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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2012

New $80m mine announced

A new $80 million mine has been announced, providing another string to one suburb’s bow, according to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

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Finance • 06 AUG 2012

Rates on hold til October: AMP

With the Reserve Bank largely expected to hold rates when the Board meets again tomorrow, economists are starting to contemplate when the next potential rate cut could...

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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2012

Shared accommodation faces tougher rules

Property owners with shared accommodation investments have been told to meet new standards or face immediate fines of up to $2,800 in one state.

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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2012

Suburb's $80 million railway station approved

A surge in population has prompted the WA government to approve an $80 million railway station, bus interchange and 2,000 car park project in Perth’s southern...

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Finance • 03 AUG 2012

August rate cut unlikely

While weak inflation figures have given the Reserve Bank room to cut the cash rate again this month, industry stakeholders believe the Board will opt to keep its powder...

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Hotspots • 03 AUG 2012

Gov't must act on housing affordability, building

Laing+Simmons has joined industry groups calling for urgent reform on housing supply and affordability in NSW.

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Hotspots • 02 AUG 2012

Building approvals still strong

Building approvals fell only modestly in June 2012 following a strong increase in May, new data has revealed.

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