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Finance • 23 NOV 2011
Diverse applicants: Homeloans
A broader range of home loan applicants has been seen over the past few months, according to research by Homeloans.
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Finance • 23 NOV 2011
Stamp duty cut OK for buyers
Victorian government plans to cut 60 days from the time given to pay stamp duty shouldn’t be a problem for most home buyers, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria has...
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Hotspots • 22 NOV 2011
Government guide points to Adelaide growth
Investors should take advantage of the growing opportunities in Adelaide, according to a leading property development consultant.
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Hotspots • 22 NOV 2011
Queensland hotspots pinpointed
The biggest jump in the number of house sales in Queensland was reported in Gracemere, near Rockhampton, a new report reveals.
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Finance • 22 NOV 2011
First time investors seek out loan pre-approval
First time buyers looking to purchase in 2012 know that it is important to obtain loan pre-approval, a recent survey has found.
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Finance • 21 NOV 2011
Orange’s first timers quick for deposit
First time buyers in Orange take a year less than the Australia-wide average to save for a deposit, the Central West NSW Economic Update has found.
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Finance • 21 NOV 2011
Auction clearance rates fall across capitals
Despite a slight increase to home buyer confidence in recent weeks, auction clearance rates fell across all major capital cities over the weekend.
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Hotspots • 21 NOV 2011
Queensland market on the rebound
The number of house sales has rebounded in Queensland in the September quarter, jumping 17 per cent when compared to the June quarter, according to the Real Estate...
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Hotspots • 18 NOV 2011
More than one third of WA homes fails to sell
More than one third of Western Australian homes failed to sell during their first listing in the past year, an informal RE/MAX WA survey revealed.
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Hotspots • 17 NOV 2011
Arrears fall, signs of recovery
As the Australian economy goes from strength to strength property owners are increasingly able to repay their mortgages on time, a new report shows.
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