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Read about the latest trends in property, including economics, demographics, international trends and interest rates.
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developmentsCalculated risks are key to property development and investment success: Jo Chivers
Property developing is about spotting potential and taking calculated risks. That’s why I love it.
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queenslandMining activity sees vacancy rate drop in Bundaberg
According the REIQ, Bundaberg experienced a significant drop in vacancy rates, down to 0.8% from 2.4% at the end of December.
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new south walesPurchase or Pass? Strata issues in Fairlight
In this week’s Purchase or Pass, Chris Gray is joined by Arthur Charlaftis from realestate.com.au to check out a potential property that has some issues with the strata.
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negative gearingScott Pape is wrong on negative gearing: Margaret Lomas
Margaret Lomas says Scott Pape is wrong arguing for the removal of negative gearing forecasting a housing rental crisis if it were abolished.
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first home buyersSlater and Gordon cut conveyancing fees to Victorian FHBs facing grant deadline
The firm’s standard conveyancing fee is $695, meaning eligible first-home buyers will receive a $347.50 discount if they buy a home before July 1.
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residentialVendor discounting climbs slightly in Melbourne: RP Data
The rate of vendor discounting for houses in Melbourne rose to 8.7% over the week to May 12, up from 8% the week prior.
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self managed super fundsYour SMSF could be hurt by proposed super and pension changes
The proposed new pension tax is likely to significantly impact super fund members if this proposal ever finalised as law.
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residentialWA government warns consumers about east coast “property investment spruikers"
The warning follows officers from WA's consumer protection attending a number of free seminars to gauge the content and message being presented to potential investors.
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landlordsRental crisis easing as national residential vacancy rate rises to 2%: SQM
Louis Christopher says rent rises, which have been running at above inflation for the past five years, will now slowdown to be more in line with CPI.
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mortgagesRAMS cuts two-year fixed-rates to 4.99% and waives investment home loan fees as investor demand rises
RAMS has reduced its three-year fixed-rate home loan by 20 basis points to 5.09%.
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