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First home buyer activity continues to rise in Australia as they seek to enter the market while prices remain affordable.With the new Rudd Federal Government ke…
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Xmas comes but once a year, and with the new focus on the environment here are some tips to save some resources and give a gift to the planet as well this Xmas.…
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With water a precious commodity in Australia, it is pleasing to see the improved statistics on the use of Grey Water in Australia.
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Auctions can be a daunting experience and at times the property may not find a buyer and get passed in.Our Buyers Agent member Peter Kelaher talks about what co…
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If you thought the Sydney property market was in bad shape, think again! With a new record price paid for this apartment next to Sydney Opera House, it shows ho…
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New property sales enjoyed a modest increase in October as the lead up to the election took the spotlight and people may have decided to wait and see the outcom…
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Australian interest rates will remain unchanged until at least February after the Reserve Bank decided to leave rates unchanged in December.
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Xmas is looking a bit brighter after the Reserve Bank of Australia decidec to leave interest rates unchanged at their December meeting.With there next meeting n…
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It was a great pleasure to come home from my long world seminar tour and sit courtside to watch our Singapore Slingers beat the defending NBL Champions, the Bri…
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The ABS House Price Index for the September 2007 quarter shows a strong market accross Australia, with Melbourne leading the way.
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Building approvals are finally starting to increase to cope with the strong demand for housing accross Australia.It may be too late to stabilise growth on the E…
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Australian property markets continue to rise, with the East Coast markets leading the way.The interim figures released by the Real Estate Institute of Australia…
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