September 3, 2010

Developers feel perky

New Zealand property developers and financiers are more optimistic about their prospects than Australians.Research by international consultants Davis Langdon showed Australians took a dimmer view, research manager Michael Skelton…

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Case Study: Becoming a Property Investor

Entering the world or property investing can be achieved by “ordinary” Australians, but it does take some research, planning, the ability to spot an opportunity and sometimes a degree of luck to be a viable proposition. For many people, the idea of investing in property can be daunting. What type of property

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Housing shortage hits critical levels

THE dream of home ownership is slipping further out of reach of ordinary Australians as the nation faces its worst-ever housing shortage.

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Consumers confident about the future

The RBA’s decision to keep rates on hold has helped buoy consumer confidence. The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose by 11.1 per cent in July – the strongest monthly jump since June 2009.

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Realestate.com.au joints up with Ebay

Australia’s No1 portal realestate.com.au has announced a partnership with leading online marketplace eBay.com.au. The deal, which went live today, means more and more property seekers will be able to access the popular property site via eBay’s real estate channel, providing an additional touch point to help house hunters find that dream home faster. Henry Ruiz, General Manager Consumer Experience and Product Marketing for realestate.com.au said the strategic alliance with eBay is an important partnership that helps give consumers access to property information when and where they want

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Are solar panel incentive schemes worth it?

More and more Australians are installing solar panel systems thanks to generous financial incentives but you could be waiting a long time for your investment to pay off.

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Strong dollar makes cents – Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald Strong dollar makes cents Sydney Morning Herald A real estate agent in New Zealand, David Simmons, says Australians are showing interest in property in that country. “We've had calls from Melbourne and …

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Who’s next to cop a super tax? – Sydney Morning Herald

Who's next to cop a super tax? Sydney Morning Herald What about property developers and real estate agents

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Property price confidence hits record highs

As demand continues to outpace supply, 76 per cent of Australians believe housing prices will continue to increase in the current quarter, according to the latest Bankwest/Mortgage and Finance Association Home Finance Index .

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Crackdown to help first-home buyers

KEVIN Rudd says new laws will make it easier for Australians to get into real estate market.

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