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Hotspots • 17 SEP 2012

Multi-million dollar boost for regional area

Business and tourism are expected to grow in one regional area after a $5.2 million injection, according to regional development minister, Brendon Grylls, and fisheries...

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Finance • 17 SEP 2012

Rate cuts to resume next month

The Reserve Bank of Australia is warming up to resume rate cuts next month, according to a chief economist.

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Hotspots • 14 SEP 2012

Why retirement properties might be worth another look

Existing retirement facilities in popular areas may be worth a second look from investors, due to shrinking profit margins for developers in this sector, according to an...

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Hotspots • 14 SEP 2012

Investors turn to SMSFs

Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are attracting much investor attention; however it is commercial property that is seeing the most interest, according to sales results...

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Hotspots • 14 SEP 2012

Developments to become easier

Development applications in one state are set to become quicker and simpler under new government plans, according to one department.

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Hotspots • 13 SEP 2012

Route determined for Perth Airport rail line

WA Transport Minister Troy Buswell has announced that a preferred route has been determined for the planned rail line to Perth Airport.

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Finance • 13 SEP 2012

Consumers believe brokers will secure lowest rate, says survey

A Loan Market national consumer survey has found that the majority of home loan customers believe securing the lowest possible rate from a lender is most likely achieved...

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Finance • 13 SEP 2012

Family equity helps first home buyers

First home buyers having trouble saving for a home loan deposit can enter the real estate market by drawing on the equity in a family property, according to mortgage...

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Hotspots • 12 SEP 2012

Valuable research tool now available

Investors should be keeping an eye on the National Infrastructure Construction Schedule, with $1 billion added in just three months, a recent announcement has...

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Hotspots • 12 SEP 2012

Valuations 'changing face' and quality

The valuation environment of Australia is ‘changing face’ and declining in quality, according to two of the country’s largest privately-owned valuation groups.

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