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Latest Property Investment News

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Hotspots 10 OCT 2012

Naive for investors to buy in mining towns

Investors are naively “falling for” mining towns that are about to see a downward spiral, according to a property...

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Hotspots 10 OCT 2012

Big changes in 2013 for Adelaide

Next year signals big changes for an Adelaide area, with many of the first electric rail services to undergo...

Hotspots 09 OCT 2012

Most in-demand suburbs revealed

The four most sought after suburbs for property in the country are in Adelaide, according to the country’s biggest...

Hotspots 09 OCT 2012

No insight yet on building recovery

August building approval figures do not provide any insight on when a sustainable recovery in Australia’s new home...

Hotspots 09 OCT 2012

Land sales soar in capital city

Demand for new land releases within Canberra and Googong remains steady despite economic uncertainty, a report has...

Finance 09 OCT 2012

Maximize the benefits of falling interest rates

In light of last week’s interest rate drop, Crawford Realty group director Ryan Crawford has revealed how to maximize...

Hotspots 08 OCT 2012

NT looks to bring in overseas workers

The shortage of skilled workers in the Northern Territory is so severe that they have turned to Ireland to try and fill...

Hotspots 08 OCT 2012

Mine planned for Central West NSW

Public comment is being sought on a mine planned 17km southeast of Dunedoo in New South Wales’ Central West.

Hotspots 08 OCT 2012

Coastal area's future set to change

One area’s future may be just about to turn, according to a Regional Council’s consultation over a draft plan.

Hotspots 05 OCT 2012

1,000 jobs through $84 million project

Over a thousand jobs will be created directly, and indirectly, through a new project in one area, according to Regional...

Hotspots 05 OCT 2012

New community for the Hunter Valley

A major new community, where more than 1,800 homes will be built, is potentially being developed in New South Wales’...

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Finance 05 OCT 2012

More rate cuts as mining boom fades

Rates will drop further as a result of the fading mining boom, according to AMP chief economist, Shane Oliver.

Hotspots 04 OCT 2012

Affordable land release in WA

New affordable land has been released by the Western Australian state government in Broome North, at Waranyjarri...

Hotspots 04 OCT 2012

Save on energy costs with roof tiles

Investors looking at saving on energy costs should consider buying a property with roof tiles, with a recent study...

Hotspots 04 OCT 2012

Home sales fall to 15 year low

New home sales have fallen to a 15 year low in August 2012, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

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Hotspots 03 OCT 2012

North West Rail Link approved

The much awaited North West Rail Link has been given planning approval to start, in what is being called a “major...

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Hotspots 03 OCT 2012

Falling approvals not due to canned home bonus

Victorian treasurer, Kim Wells, has recently slammed claims that a national fall in building approvals is the result of...

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Finance 03 OCT 2012

Interest in rate cuts declines

The importance of interest rates to borrowers has declined dramatically since last year, raising questions about the...

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Finance 02 OCT 2012

RBA Cuts Rates - October 2012

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate for the first time in four months.

Hotspots 02 OCT 2012

Over half of Australians struggle to pay bills

53 per cent of Australian households have no income left each month after paying their mortgage and other bills, the...

Hotspots 02 OCT 2012

Building cover scheme set to proceed

Northern Territory’s Residential Building Cover Scheme will proceed in 2013 under the Country Liberals government.

Hotspots 02 OCT 2012

Buyer confidence rising in capital city

Strong apartment sales in the Brisbane suburb of Teneriffe are indicating an increase in buyer confidence in the...

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Finance 28 SEP 2012

Finding mortgage alone may be detrimental

Investors looking for a mortgage alone may take longer to get into the market and miss opportunities, according to a...

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Hotspots 28 SEP 2012

Revealed: New suburb to drive jobs, population growth and investment

A $1 billion housing development has been opened as one of the largest infill projects undertaken in Melbourne’s...

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Hotspots 28 SEP 2012

Investor Alert: Mining town location which could still boom

A new letter from BHP Billiton to the minister for mineral resources and energy, Tom Kotsantonis, has requested an...