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Hotspots • 29 JUN 2011

National standards needed for property inspections

Industry pundits have called on the federal government to introduce a national registration standard for all housing inspection services.

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Finance • 29 JUN 2011

Better buying with a pre-approved loan

Pre-approved finance gives you an advantage over other buyers who are yet to secure a loan as well as giving you a cast iron budget to work to.

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Hotspots • 28 JUN 2011

Buyers reject weekend auctions

Home buyer confidence remains low in Brisbane, with no properties from the 34 listed clearing at auction over the weekend.

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Hotspots • 28 JUN 2011

Lukewarm future for property prices

The latest residential property forecast from BIS Shrapnel has revealed that house price growth will be sluggish but a crash is unlikely.

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Tax & Legal • 24 JUN 2011

Concerns for competitive pricing as exit fees outlawed

The federal government’s ban on home loan exit fees is set to become law as of July 1, with the Senate this week rejecting a bid by the opposition to overturn the...

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2011

Marketing, realistic pricing crucial for vendors

Investors and home buyers hoping to sell property in the current market need to “market big” and “market early”, according to Harcourts WA chief executive Andrew...

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2011

New beachside land release for Sydney

Sydney’s Sutherland Shire is set to become home to a significant new community following Australand’s announcement of its Greenhills Beach land release.

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Hotspots • 23 JUN 2011

Relief for NSW as levy rise deferred

Investors and home buyers can let out a small sigh of relief with news that the New South Wales Government will defer a scheduled 50 per cent increase in development...

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Finance • 22 JUN 2011

Rate hike off the cards for now

Minutes released by the Reserve Bank from its monetary policy meeting earlier this month reveal that the central bank may have relaxed its penchant for rising interest...

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Hotspots • 22 JUN 2011

Australian housing misses the mark

Housing stock in both Sydney and Melbourne is failing to meet the needs and wants of local residents, a new report has revealed.

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