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Hotspots • 09 AUG 2012

Strength in regional Queensland housing

Central Queensland has shown surprising strength in the 2011/2012 housing market, according to Master Builders Queensland.

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Hotspots • 09 AUG 2012

Sentiment stifling market upturn

While the economy is becoming more conducive to a significant upturn in property values, poor consumer sentiment is stifling potential growth, a new report has found.

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Hotspots • 08 AUG 2012

More diligence required when inspecting

While the average property buyer undergoes extensive overall research, just an hour is spent looking at the property they buy, a national survey has revealed.

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Finance • 08 AUG 2012

Rates on Hold - August 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has taken a “wait and see approach” to rates, leaving the official cash rate on hold for the second consecutive month.

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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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