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Hotspots • 31 AUG 2011
Melbourne takes top spot as world's most liveable city
Melbourne has brushed aside Vancouver, formerly ranked the world’s most liveable city for almost a decade, to take top spot on the 140-city list.
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Hotspots • 31 AUG 2011
Building approvals improve slightly
Building approvals rose slightly last month, but underlying demand for new housing still outweighs supply, new data has revealed
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Hotspots • 31 AUG 2011
New rules aim to prevent property theft
The Western Australian government has introduced new rules that aim to better protect land owners against property theft.
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Finance • 30 AUG 2011
Weak new home sales could spark buyer interest
Investors that have the means to buy or build a new home should do so now, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Hotspots • 30 AUG 2011
First time buyers return in spring
The first time buyer market is expected to be the most active segment over the coming months, the head of a real estate agent group said.
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Hotspots • 29 AUG 2011
Auctions favour buyers
Just over 50 per cent of all properties put up for auction in Sydney and Melbourne cleared over the weekend, suggesting the spring selling season is yet to begin.
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Finance • 29 AUG 2011
Rates on hold til mid 2012:NAB
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s parliamentary testimony last week, National Australia Bank has adjusted its expectations for the timing of future movements...
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Hotspots • 29 AUG 2011
Blue ribbon property values fall sharply
Home values across the nation’s premium housing markets have fallen as demand for blue ribbon property continues to wane, new data has found.
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Hotspots • 26 AUG 2011
QLD recovery underway
Queensland’s residential property market is showing signs of steady recovery after several months of flat market performance, new research has found.
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Hotspots • 26 AUG 2011
Housing Affordability Improves in All States - August 2011
Global uncertainty and buyer caution has helped to improve housing affordability in Australia.
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