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taxSeniors downsizing pilot program to be welcomed by some but not all: Arthur Naoumidis
The appeal of the Government’s Housing Help for Older Australians’ pilot is likely to be somewhat limited as it does not address the overwhelming desire of retirees to remain in their homes.
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rba rate decisionSubdued home loan growth a worry for RBA with 2% cash rate still on the cards: Westpac’s Bill Evans
Bill Evans says the RBA board “takes considerable notice of credit growth” which remains subdued and still expects the cash rate to bottom out at 2%.
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demographicsSydney developers must not abandon small apartments as momentum builds: Rob Stent
Governments, together with architects, councils, planners and developers should allow for innovative design solutions as ways to realise high amenity levels in ways not yet considered.
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queenslandNathan Tinkler lists indulgent Brisbane acreage mansion
The seven-bedroom, five-bathroom estate comes with a vast array of features to keep its buyers occupied for months.
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industry newsACCC's Scamwatch warns against cold callers who 'guarantee' high returns: Tweet of the day
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch division has warned against cold callers who spruik investments with 'guaranteed' high returns or encourage you to invest in overseas c...
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negative gearingNo plans for Labor or Coalition governments to abolish negative gearing
Joe Hockey has no plans to review negative gearing tax breaks if the Coalition wins power in September. Wayne Swan has also ruled out abolishing the investor-friendly tax rules.
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trendsSeeking 60 storeys, James Packer rises to $6 billion fortune on 2013 BRW Rich 200 list
James Packer's latest wealth has been estimated by the forthcoming BRW Rich 200 list as $6 billion.
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residentialScope for more rate cuts as RBA notes conditions “strengthening in housing market”: May minutes
The key phrase in the minutes is that the RBA board decided that “some of the scope” to ease policy should be used at the May meeting.
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developmentsHow the federal budget will impact the housing market: Peter Chittenden
At first glance this budget was, with only a few exceptions, a fairly neutral budget for our sector. Or was it?
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residentialLow interest rates to spur strong residential building recovery over next three years: MBA
Masters Builders Australia forecasts the value of residential building work done, in real terms, to grow from $46.2 billion in 2012-13 to $60.9 billion in 2015-16.
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