September 3, 2010

Rich list member Andrew Banks sells mansion for $52 million as property barons eye new developments

Recruitment industry veteran Andrew Banks and his wife Andrea have sold their Sydney mansion for $52 million, in the biggest residential property sale in Sydney since the onset of the …

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Victoria’s biggest rate rise approved

STRATHBOGIE Shire residents will be hit with the biggest rate rise in Victoria following the passing of its draft budget last night.

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Victoria’s biggest rate rise approved

NSW tenancy Bill comes before parliament

The New South Wales Residential Tenancies Bill 2010 has now been moved before parliament and is the biggest reform of the state’s residential tenancy law in 23 years, according to the Minister for Fair Trading Virginia Judge.

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Bleak prediction for house prices

AN IMF economist predicts more pain in the housing market, and estimates Australia and New Zealand have the biggest price misalignment.

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Bleak prediction for house prices

$5bn man Lowy tops BRW Rich 200 list

WESTFIELD Group founder Frank Lowy has topped the BRW Rich 200 rankings, for which property stands as the biggest source of wealth.

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Chinese property prices still soaring despite govt cooling measures, latest … – Property Wire

Chinese property prices still soaring despite govt cooling measures, latest …

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Daredevil ride of thrilling highs and killing lows

THE adage that top-end residential property has the biggest rises and falls is ringing true.

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Daredevil ride of thrilling highs and killing lows

Supply shortage fuelling house prices

THE release of the ABS December quarter dwelling commencement figures confirms that supply shortage has been the prime factor driving price growth and represents the biggest threat to affordability over the next five years.

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False hopes in hot market – Sydney Morning Herald

False hopes in hot market Sydney Morning Herald Underquoting is the biggest consumer issue facing the real estate industry … but the REIV says values are simply much harder to predict in a boom

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Estate agents take on Fairfax – Sydney Morning Herald

Estate agents take on Fairfax Sydney Morning Herald Six of the biggest real estate agencies in Melbourne's eastern suburbs are establishing a rival to Fairfax Community Networks' Melbourne Weekly Magazine.

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Estate agents take on Fairfax – Sydney Morning Herald