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WA’s economy is unquestionably turning around, with office vacancy rates falling, population again inching upwards, mining activity returning and jobs being cre…
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Western Australia’s love affair with big homes is as passionate as ever with half of all "downsizers" still wanting three bedrooms to be happy, a new study has …
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If you’re new to property investment, you may not have a relationship with a property manager, meaning finding a good one should be high on your priority list.
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It is common for a named purchaser under a contract of sale of land to nominate an additional or substitute purchaser. A nomination, in its simplest form, is a…
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With higher numbers of both domestic and international students, comes a higher demand for student-friendly accommodation. For property investors, student accom…
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Romans created bathhouses as a way to socialise and relax. Regardless of whether you have a bath or not, your bathroom should be a space to do just that – relax…
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The latest data from CoreLogic saw a jump in both volumes and clearance rates over the weekend as Sydney and Melbourne continue to lead the way.
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SMATS FX is proud to provide our weekly analysis of currency markets and exchange rates. USDThe US Dollar soared last week as the Dollar Index climbed by 0.5% l…
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Wage growth softened through the final three months of the year, ahead of the summer's bushfires and coronavirus outbreak, in a sign the Reserve Bank's efforts …
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While acknowledging the pressures the Australian economy faces on top of the yet unknown impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the Australian bushfires, the RB…
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The coronavirus is a material threat to the Australian economy, the Reserve Bank has warned while keeping open the option of another interest rate cut despite c…
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HIA-CoreLogic has released its September quarter land sales report, which reveals a strong 46% increase in sales volumes from their record low in the March 2019…
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
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