The decision made by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) this week to hold the interest rate at 3.25 per cent was not a popular one among certain property industry leaders. RBA governor Glenn Stevens outlined the reasons behind the outcome in an official statement
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10 tricks to increase your property’s value in an afternoon
Looking to make some quick and easy improvements on your property to give it a lift – or even potentially increase its value? Here are 10 tricks to increase your property’s value in just one afternoon. These ten ‘quickie’ tricks are a great kicking off point
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QLD mining towns – a smart property investment?
There has been plenty of talk recently about shifting trends, in terms of the best place for a smart property investment in Australian real estate. Many people are concerned that the mining boom has lost its impact, and demand and profit are beginning to recede
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Is the tide changing in the property world?
Recent weeks in the property world have seen speculation regarding the direction of property investing and where is the best location to focus your energies. Consumer sentiment reports seem to indicate increasing confidence in the larger markets of Victoria and New South Wales, with a
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Social media enters the realm of Australian real estate
For investors who like to stay at the forefront of Australian real estate, you may be interested in the recent launch of a brand new social networking website called Housenet.com.au.Introduced to the Australian market in September, this innovative tool was designed to bring transparency to
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Commercial licensing debate continues
There is a certain level of risk associated with any property investment, but there are a number of pundits who argue that deregulating commercial licensing and industrial real estate will be detrimental to the industry. The motion, put forth by the Council of Australian Governments
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Australian economy forecast to outshine other advanced nations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated the Australian economy to be superior over other advanced nations, with the release of its October 2012 World Economic Outlook (WEO). Despite global turmoil characterised by instability in Europe and less than favourable conditions in the United States,
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Two common property investment myths: dispelled
Entering the real estate game can indeed be exciting. Perhaps it is the element of risk, the prospect of making money, or the thrill of owning valuable property – whatever it is, it attracts a host of new contenders each and every year. And while
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Victoria shows property investment potential
While Victoria’s economy may not be charging along quite as well as its resource-rich counterparts, there are still a variety of property investment potential and opportunities in its urban center. Melbourne has experienced major improvement in home values, according to a joint report recently released
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Housing market reflections
Investors wondering where to begin their next residential real estate venture may be interested in a recent report from RP Data. It seems that there may be a housing recovery in the making, as the RP Data‐Rismark September Hedonic Daily Home Value Index Results released
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