Landlords
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queenslandGold Coast properties still taking nearly six months to sell: APM
Average days on market on the Gold Coast have reduced from 184 a year ago to 173 as of February 2013. The long-term average is 130 days.
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victoriaPositive sentiment buoys Ballarat property market: PRDnationwide
While residential house and unit purchasers remain in a state of flux, the Ballarat rental market has become increasingly reliable for investors.
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trendsRetiring baby boomers likely to push up demand for apartments: John McGrath
John McGrath says investors should take note of these trends as older Australians are set to become a major force in the property market in the years to come.
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mortgagesA record one in three borrowers fixed their home loan in March: AFG
The AFG Mortgage Index shows that 29.6% of all new home loans were fixed in March compared with 24.1% in February and 16.3% in January.
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rba rate decisionRBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 3% in April
This is the third straight meeting the RBA has left the benchmark interest rate unchanged and at its lowest setting since the GFC.
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western australiaPerth unit values up 5.3% in a month: RP Data
The Perth apartment market was the top performing capital city housing market across both detached houses and units over March.
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mortgagesMajor banks favour June rate cut: guide to lowest fixed and variable mortgage rates
These are the lowest advertised variable and fixed mortgage rates as of April 2.
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property managementSocial media site Housenet launches dedicated micro networks for apartment blocks
Housenet.com.au now allows strata managers or owners to create micro social networks for their buildings.
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self managed super fundsOne in five SMSF holders have a mortgage through their fund: Genworth
The majority of these mortgages are secured on residential property.
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trendsHousing market helping to make people wealthier again: RBA
Households’ net wealth has been rising recently due to the recovery in housing and other asset markets says the RBA.
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