Demographics
victoriaFirst Ansett collapse, now Ford plant closure threatens Broadmeadows property market
There will be around 650 jobs lost at the Broadmeadows Ford production plant and 510 at the Geelong production plant.
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western australiaHalf 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.
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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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residentialUneven housing market recovery to slow down from 5% rise in 2013 to 3.5% in 2014 with Perth and Sydney strongest: Westpac's Matthew Hassan
Matthew Hassan says the current positive momentum in the housing market is "well-entrenched" but consumer caution and a reluctance on the part of buyers to stretch themselves financially will remain a major ongoing restraint.
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new south walesSydney vacancy rate tightens to 1.7% in April: REINSW
The last time the Sydney vacancy rate was at 1.7% was in April last year.
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trendsBudget move to encourage seniors to downsize is a good start but not enough: Mary Wood
The announcement provides a pathway for older homeowners who wish to downsize and supports the changing housing preferences of older Australians.
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residentialAll tracks lead to Sydney saleability: Walk Score rankings
Sydney has been named Australia’s most walkable city by US-based Walk Score in its first ranking of Most Walkable Australian Cities and Suburbs.
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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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demographicsREIV offers guidance on likely pocketed price difference when age pensioners downsize Melbourne homes
REIV CEO Enzo Raimondo said that through downsizing retirees could increase their incomes and remain in the same area they had been living.
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the blockThe Block Sky High hammers House Rules everywhere except Perth
Perth was the only market where House Rules rated higher than The Block.
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