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First home buyers bounce back

Broader housing finance activity suffered another fall in March but the first home buyer market presented some signs of...
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Rental yields entice in sunshine capital

While the Brisbane property market remains subdued, pent-up demand for rental properties could see investors flock to...
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Uncertainty over first home buyer incentives

The federal government ignored calls for an increase to the First Home Owner Grant in last week’s budget but just...
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Rental property squeeze

Vacancy rates for rental properties remain tight across the country the latest research from SQM Research has shown.
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Subdued market natural: REIA

House price attrition is natural part of the property cycle, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s president David...
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Tenants willing to pay more

The vast majority of renters are prepared to pay more rent in order to stay in their existing rental property, a new...
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How to arrange the first home owner's grant

Exactly how and where can you secure your first home owner’s grant (FHOG)? Look no further, Smart Property Investment...
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Look before you leap: pre-purchase inspections

A pre-purchase inspection is essential for every home purchase – whether it’s your new home or an investment...
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FHB activity plummets

First home buyer activity has slumped to its lowest level in six years, new research has found.
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Cyclone hits rental properties

Preliminary reports from businesses along the cyclone-ravaged north Queensland coastline suggest many rental properties...
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New name for First Property Buyer

First Property Buyer has rebranded to Smart Property Investment as it moves to deliver an even stronger product...
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First home buyers retreat to sidelines

Research is continuing to show a slump in first home buyer activity but there is still good reason for aspiring fist...
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First National gears up to help flood-affected tenants

First National Real Estate has launched an internal volunteer register for its 400-plus office network in anticipation...
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First home buyer numbers dwindle

Higher interest rates and tighter lending practices are stopping first home buyers from stepping onto the property...
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First home buyers pulled back in 2010

First home buyers retreated from the property market in 2010, new data on the federal government's housing grants has...
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Rental payments not all bad

Did you know a strong history of meeting your rental payments may in fact help you get across the property finishing...
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Housing outlook weak for first home buyers

Higher interest rates and the withdrawal of boosted government stimulus packages are taking a toll on home buyers.
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First home buyers getting younger

A new survey has revealed that a majority of first home buyers are cracking the property market before they reach the...
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REIV recognises top property manager

Metro Property Management director Leah Calnan has been named Victoria’s residential property manager of the year for...
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Women ignored by agents

More than one in four women feel ignored by their real estate agent when buying property.
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