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Hotspots 21 DEC 2012

'Almost guaranteed' growth spots tipped

Areas of Sydney have been tipped for ‘almost guaranteed’ growth over 2013 on the back of a number of drivers,...

Hotspots 20 DEC 2012

First time buyers still the indicator to watch

The prevailing economic situation in Australia and the rest of the world is more likely to see the status quo...

Finance 20 DEC 2012

High interest in SMSFs

Canberra residents are showing an overwhelming interest in self-managed super funds (SMSFs), with more than 250 people...

Tax & Legal 18 DEC 2012

More land taxes proposed

A proposal has been put forward by the Gillard government to levy land tax on family homes.

Hotspots 18 DEC 2012

Listings data reveals hotspots

Watching the number of people looking at listings is a growing technique for signaling a hotspot, according to a number...

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2012

NSW suburb most expensive in Australia

The Sydney suburb of Point Piper has been identified as the most expensive in Australia.

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Hotspots 17 DEC 2012

Asian investors driving Sydney apartment supply

Asian investors are snapping up off-the-plan apartments in Sydney, which is starting to have a positive impact on...

Hotspots 14 DEC 2012

Still scope for growth in flat market: RP Data

Over the next year, the market is most likely to be flat, however savvy investors should see some capital gains,...

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Hotspots 14 DEC 2012

Check your insurance this weekend

Now is the time to be checking your insurance to make sure you’re well prepared over the Christmas season, according...

Finance 13 DEC 2012

NT loan misconceptions clarified

Misconceptions surrounding housing loans in the Northern Territory have been set straight by the territory’s minister...

Hotspots 13 DEC 2012

Investors to capitalise on CBD developments

Developments set to take place in Sydney’s CBD could present ample opportunity for savvy investors, with tenant...

Hotspots 12 DEC 2012

Shine has come out of the SA market

Confidence in South Australia is down, but with resources announcements and other major projects totaling $94 billion,...

Hotspots 12 DEC 2012

More stimulus needed for first time buyers

First home owner grants are only moderately helping the housing market, according to a mortgage broker network.

Finance 11 DEC 2012

Study reveals what investors want from lenders

Investment property owners are open to competition and lending advice, but they prefer dealing with lenders directly...

Hotspots 11 DEC 2012

Further signs of recovery in Queensland

Finance commitments have risen in Queensland by 1.3 per cent over October, figures from the Australian Bureau of...

Hotspots 10 DEC 2012

Mining projects to be approved quicker

Mining projects may come to fruition quicker than ever before, indicating the importance of investors getting in early,...

Finance 10 DEC 2012

Two more rate cuts to come

Despite last week’s rate cut, more will be on the cards over the first quarter of 2013, according to a leading...

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Hotspots 07 DEC 2012

More Gov't buyer's grants to come

One property analyst expects the state governments to launch further housing stimulus packages in a bid to attract more...

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Hotspots 07 DEC 2012

Investors confident of property outlook

A recent survey has found that 68 per cent of people believe Australian property prices are either set to increase over...

Finance 07 DEC 2012

Cultivate a relationship with your lender

Investors must cultivate and maintain relationships with their lenders, according to Jeremy Cabral, publisher of...

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Hotspots 06 DEC 2012

September quarter shows increase in housing affordability

The September 2012 quarter has been the latest in five consecutive quarters to record an improvement in housing...

Hotspots 06 DEC 2012

Outer suburbs seeing greater rent hikes than CBD

The outer suburbs of Sydney are seeing a higher increase in rent than inner city suburbs, according to PRDnationwide.

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Finance 05 DEC 2012

Rate cut signals end of mining boom

The RBA’s 25 basis point cut yesterday signals an approaching end to the mining boom, according to a number of...

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Hotspots 05 DEC 2012

Gold Coast suburbs tipped for growth

A revival of property prices is expected in some areas of the Gold Coast on the back of billions of dollars of...

Finance 04 DEC 2012

RBA's rate cut an opportunity for investors

The Reserve Bank has slashed rates just in time for Christmas, spelling great opportunities for property investors.