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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

More than half of mining’s equity investment lost

The mining industry across Australia is struggling against more profitable offshore options, with the majority of...

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Hotspots 22 OCT 2012

More properties to receive 10 day approval

More properties will be able to receive 10 day planning approval under new changes to New South Wales legislation,...

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Finance 19 OCT 2012

Room for more rate cuts

There is still the opportunity for further reductions in the interest rate, according to a leading data house.

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2012

$100 million private investments to boost area

Major reforms to the planning system and private investments worth more than $100 million have been welcomed in one...

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2012

Big plans for one LGA

A new long-term has been finalised to bring 17,000 homes to one area in New South Wales, according to a recent plan.

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2012

Queensland growth may be around the corner

Significant demand is set to be generated for Brisbane’s inner-city housing, according to property industry members.

Hotspots 18 OCT 2012

Multi-speed residential sector revealed

The multi-speed nature of Queensland’s residential sector is demonstrated by the August 2012 regional building...

Hotspots 18 OCT 2012

Penrith development open for comment

Public comments are open for the proposal of a large-scale residential and commercial development in Penrith.

Hotspots 18 OCT 2012

State to undertake EIS on major project

An environmental impact statement (EIS) has been released for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project in...

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2012

Changes to planning may spell disaster

Planning in Victoria may be up for yet another change, according to recent endorsements.

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2012

Investors shape the new apartment market

Investors are buying the vast majority of new units and, for this reason, developments will be shaped to suit an...

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2012

Property markets primed for growth

After seven years of sluggishness, property markets in several states are to grow with one “set to rally” over...

Hotspots 16 OCT 2012

New home boost will increase buyer confidence

The South Australian state government's new home boost will help bring confidence to homebuyers and revive the...

Hotspots 16 OCT 2012

Land released in Shellharbour

The second stage of land lots in Shellharbour’s The Cowries will be released on October 20, Australand and...

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Tax & Legal 16 OCT 2012

Misleading duo face legal action

Promoters of a rent to buy property scheme in WA will face legal action after Consumer Protection has lodged a Supreme...

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2012

New $8,500 grant up for grabs

All South Australians looking to build new are up for a financial boost, premier Jay Weatherill said today.

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2012

Daily data "can only tell you so much"

Daily data needs to be taken with a grain of salt and looked at in context, according to treasurer Wayne Swan.

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2012

Suburb to be a target for investors

One area in Victoria is set to open up for tourism access and business interests from overseas, according to a recent...

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2012

Bottom of the Melbourne market reached

Recent figures may be pointing to the bottom of the Melbourne market, with growth already being recorded in some areas,...

Finance 12 OCT 2012

Low doc mortgages becoming obsolete

Low documentation mortgages may become obsolete as lenders remodel their lending policies following the GFC, according...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2012

New rail line gears up

Submissions are open until later this month for the Maldon to Dombarton Rail Link in New South Wales, indicated federal...

Hotspots 11 OCT 2012

New employment in Victoria's Maryvale

Industry and employment are expected to come to Maryvale, Victoria following the construction of a de-inked pulp plant...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2012

Land lots needed on Gold Coast

Land lots on the Gold Coast may need to be released sooner than planned to meet demand, research from Colliers...

Finance 11 OCT 2012

Housing demand increasing at fastest rate since 09

Housing demand is rising at the fastest rate since December 2009, according to recent data released by the Australian...

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Finance 10 OCT 2012

Rates are more flexible than you think

Investors concerned about lenders passing on the full rate cut should remember that they have many options, according...