September 3, 2010

Queensland Government protects homeowners from dodgy building

Dodgy building is on the rise as compensation for homeowners increased by 50 per cent in the past financial year to a record of $42 million in claims, according to the Queensland Government.

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CDI divests, reaps a premium

Challenger Diversified Property Group (CDI) believes Australian real estate prices are on the rise. The sale of two of its industrial assets has earned the company $A34m, which will be …

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Brokers enjoy spike in loan sizes

By: Staff Reporter Loan sizes are on the rise, according to Loan Market Group. New data from the brokerage has revealed that the number of home buyers wishing to borrow …

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Why the housing market will stay flat

The increase in Australia’s housing finance commitments in May could be taken as a sign that the property market is still on the rise. But you don’t have to look …

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Turner seen as not a fitting job for women

ONE of the most powerful shifts to have shaped Australian society over the past 40 years has been the rise of women in the paid workforce.

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Premium property boosts price growth

Melbourne and Sydney’s strong price growth for the March quarter was driven by the rise in premium-priced established house transactions, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) March House Price Index .

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Sales down but prices on the rise – Rockhampton Morning Bulletin

Sales down but prices on the rise Rockhampton Morning Bulletin Pat O'Driscoll Real Estate sales consultant Penny Keating looks out from the veranda of a beautiful property for sale at The Range. …

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Mackay house prices on the rise – ABC Local

Mackay house prices on the rise ABC Local The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says the Federal Government's decision to reduce the first home owners grant has pushed up … Confidence booms in house market | Mackay News | Local News in Mackay Mackay Daily Mercury all 2 news articles

Housing market could remain strong: realtor

BRISBANE: Residential housing markets will stay strong despite another rise in official interest rates, according to real estate and property group Ray White. Ray White chairman Brian White said the…

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