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western australia

Half a million WA people looking to move but 87% intend staying within WA

Nearly half a million people in WA have indicated they plan to move house in the next three years with a strong push by renters looking to buy, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

industry news

LJ Hooker unveils children's app

LJ Hooker has unveiled a new kids app and website to entertain the youngsters while mum and dad engage with a real estate agent.
Property values could soon exceed 2010 highs as uninspiring ...

residential

Property values could soon exceed 2010 highs as uninspiring election looms: Monique Sasson Wakelin

I’m concerned about the possible mixed messages that Australia is sending internationally, particularly to potential investors and wealth creators.

residential

Queensland property managers must keep their eyes open for meth labs: REIQ

The circumstances in which Queensland property managers are required to conduct routine inspections means their eyes should be wide open to such clues.

tax

Seniors 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.

rba rate decision

Subdued 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%.

demographics

Sydney 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.

queensland

Nathan 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.

industry news

ACCC'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...

negative gearing

No 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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