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Interest rate cut

16

May

The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to slash interest rates on Tuesday could be just the impetus vendors…

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Rental shortage attracts investors to Sydney

24

Apr

After a subdued year, investors are returning to the real estate market in Australia, with NSW a significant contributor. The…

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Sydney suburb tops nation's house sale values

17

Jan

One of Sydney’s most affluent suburbs, Mosman, has recorded the nation’s highest gross value of house sales, new data has…

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End of stamp duty concessions to send rental treadmill into overdrive in 2012

12

Dec

The end of stamp duty concessions for first home buyers on 1 January, 2012 is set to squeeze rental…

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Property investment ‘safer’ than shares: survey

28

Nov

Faced with global uncertainty and an inconsistent share market, an increasing number of Australians are turning their intention to property…

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Threat to rip tens of thousands of dollards off old homes and McMansions

02

Sep

A NEW green scheme threatens to wipe tens of thousands of dollars from the market price of energy-guzzling old…

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Berrys Bay on hold

02

Sep

WAVERTON: The Minister for Roads and Ports has promised a lease to develop Berrys Bay will not be signed by…

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Carbon conundrum for strata bodies

16

Aug

A NEW national strata body has weighed into the carbon tax debate, saying any compensation package without specific measures to…

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New bridge a 'done deal': May

25

Jul

THE RTA’s proposed $3.5 million footbridge over Spit Rd, north of Parriwi Rd, is a “fait accompli” and is expected…

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Act gives no cover to lodgers

07

Jun

A FORMER Wollstonecraft resident has warned boarders they are not protected under state legislation after losing her $750 bond. The…

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Seniors Stamp Duty Exemption

28

May

In good news for the Sydney property investment market, the New South Wales government is extending the stamp duty exemption…

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Improved affordability 'great news for home buyers'

28

May

Housing affordability in Australia took a step forward during the March quarter, according to the latest analysis from the Housing…

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Unit block set to ban smokers

24

May

A Mosman unit block could soon ban people from smoking in their own home. Members of the owners corporation of…

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Landlords on notice over noisy tenants

18

May

A unit owner from Double Bay has won a noise abatement order against the owners of an upstairs unit, which…

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Investing in regional areas remains risky

15

Apr

It came as no surprise to me that the latest RP Data-Rismark Home Value Index  has highlighted the widening gap between…

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Unapproved development applications in the balance

15

Apr

The future of major developments lodged but not yet approved under Part 3A is uncertain as the new NSW Government…

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Australian House Prices Remain High By World Standards

21

Mar

Australian house prices are high by world standards and have made the economy vulnerable to overseas events that may cause…

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