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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2011

Price war can’t last

The price war that is raging between Australia’s lenders will end sooner rather than later, one finance industry stakeholder has claimed.

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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2011

Building approvals rise

While residential building approvals rose solidly in August, the housing industry remains incredibly volatile, according to the Housing Industry Association.

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Finance • 05 OCT 2011

Real estate industry slams stamp duty

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on the government to abolish all stamp duty on residential and commercial property.

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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2011

SPI’s Phillip Tarrant to speak at property conference

Smart Property Investment editor Phillip Tarrant has been named as one of the keynote speakers to appear at the upcoming Multifocus Properties & Finance Property...

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Finance • 05 OCT 2011

RBA signals rate shift

How things can change in just one year! In November 2010, the Reserve Bank shocked the nation when it lifted the official cash rate on Melbourne Cup day.

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Finance • 04 OCT 2011

Rates still on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official cash rate on hold for the 11th consecutive month.

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Hotspots • 04 OCT 2011

Investors pay little attention to energy rating

The federal government’s proposed ‘Nationwide Home Energy Rating Scheme’ will have little effect in the property purchase decision process and the cost of housing,...

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Finance • 04 OCT 2011

Fixed rates gain traction with investors

Dramatic fixed rate cuts are attracting investors, with one mortgage group recording a sharp increase in the popularity of these products.

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Hotspots • 04 OCT 2011

Auctions fail to excite buyers

The long weekend did little to stimulate buyer activity in Sydney, with just 56.9 per cent of properties clearing at auction, according to Australian Property Monitors

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Tax & Legal • 04 OCT 2011

Housing group wants tax breaks addressed

Tax breaks for negative gearing and capital gains should be reconsidered by the government if housing is to be made affordable, one industry figure has said.

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