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Hotspots • 05 MAY 2011

Subdued outlook for house price growth

House prices are expected to endure a relatively flat period over the coming 12 months, unlike the rental market.

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Finance • 04 MAY 2011

RBA's rate hold welcome news

The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep rates on hold has been met with sighs of relief by many property owners.

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Hotspots • 04 MAY 2011

Benefits announced for NT home buyers

The Northern Territory’s 2011 Budget has included new measures to support home buyers in the region.

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Hotspots • 04 MAY 2011

18,500 new home sites for ACT

The ACT government has announced a $111.4 million plan to increase the supply of housing in the ACT.

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Finance • 04 MAY 2011

Stamp duty relief for Victoria's first timers

First home buyers in Victoria will see stamp duty on land transfers reduced by 50 per cent over the next three years following the delivery of the Victorian State Budget...

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Finance • 04 MAY 2011

RBA leaves cash rate untouched

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 4.75 per cent for the sixth consecutive month.

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Hotspots • 03 MAY 2011

Smart Property Investment recognised in BRW ranking

Sterling Publishing, publisher of Smart Property Investment, has been recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing new businesses by BRW.

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Hotspots • 03 MAY 2011

House prices ease

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have confirmed a modest easing in Australian house prices, according to the Housing Industry Association.

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Tax & Legal • 03 MAY 2011

Govt told to avoid new property taxes

The federal government has been urged to avoid any new taxes that would damage the nation’s property market.

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Hotspots • 02 MAY 2011

Concerns for mandatory energy ratings

Mandatory disclosure of residential properties’ energy efficiency could place considerable costs on property owners wishing to sell or lease properties, the Real...

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