September 3, 2010

Canberra market slows in uncertainty over Public Service job cuts

In a city buoyed by Federal Government jobs, the Canberra property market is on hold with some investors uncertain of job security if the Coalition is appointed to govern, a scenario that is believed to ultimately impact property prices.

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Fed warns Americans off housing

Staff Reporter Making headlines today, a member of the United States’ Federal Reserve has warned Americans to stay away from property as an investment. According to The Wall Street Journal …

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Fed warns Americans off housing

Stalemate puts freeze on property (The West Australian)

WA’s gloomy property market looks set to remain in the doldrums following Saturday’s Federal election deadlock, with industry experts tipping prospective buyers to hold off until a new government is …

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Stalemate puts freeze on property (The West Australian)

Property market may be impacted by election uncertainty, experts warn

The property market could be impacted by uncertainty arising out of the Federal Election, with buyers possibly holding off on the decision to purchase or sell until a more stable …

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Property market may be impacted by election uncertainty, experts warn

Housing affordability ignored in election campaign

Housing affordability is being largely ignored in the current Federal Election, according to Housing Industry Association (HIA) chief economist Harley Dale.

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Gillard, Abbott called to outline housing policies

Kate Miller With the Federal election now just days away the Labor government and the Coalition are being pressured to outline specific policies for the housing sector.

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Gillard, Abbott called to outline housing policies

Mining tax concession good for property market

A local property developer says the Federal Government’s concession on the proposed super profits mining tax is likely to improve investor confidence in mining regions.

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Short-term cash incentives not the solution

Cash incentives for workers relocating is the wrong measure to address housing affordability, according to Real Estate Institute of Australia president David Airey who has spoken out against the Federal Government proposal.

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Short-term cash incentives not the solution

Kippa-Ring positioned for price growth with election promise of rail

Kippa-Ring property prices will surge if the Australian Labor Party (ALP) wins the Federal Election and delivers its pledge to build Brisbane a $1.15 billion Moreton Bay train connection from Petrie to Redcliffe Peninsula

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$1.2 billion First Home Saver Accounts go untouched

The Federal Government’s First Home Saver Accounts have reportedly gone almost untouched since they were announced in the 2008 Budget.

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$1.2 billion First Home Saver Accounts go untouched