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Homebuyers appear to be getting used to the idea of stable interest rates with the number of home loans approved in August the largest in six months, data shows…
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Sydneysiders spend more on their mortgage than families in London and even New York. A survey of global cities put Sydney at the top when it came to the percent…
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THE Aussie dollar's stunning surge towards greenback parity is a sign of our economic strength. It also should be a wake-up call that we need to respond more ur…
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Soaring full-time employment has sent the Australian dollar to record levels never reached since the currency was floated by the Hawke Government.
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The number of inquiries into commercial properties in Brisbane and Perth has increased recently, it has been claimed.
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The economy added a net 49,500 jobs in September, with the full-time gains trimmed by the loss of 6300 part-time positions. Still, the net gain easily eclipsed …
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Rental markets across Australia have shown signs of tentative recovery, with rents nudging slightly higher in selected areas after below average growth over the…
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Australian expatriates working overseas are among the highest earners in the world, with average salaries topping $200,000, according to a new study.
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August saw 2.7 per cent more people visiting Australia than July, recent data has shown.
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Oprah Winfrey’s visit to Australia is likely to spark considerable international interest in the domestic property market, according to RE/MAX International cha…
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The city skyline is set for significant change now that Adelaide City Council wants to increase maximum building heights in the city centre.
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Investors buying rental properties on the proviso of capital growth could create a housing bubble which would lead to problems, a central bank official says.
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Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.
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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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• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
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The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
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