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The Australian dollar has fallen to a near three-year low after minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting revealed some policy-makers said tapering sho…
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Even though the mining boom has peaked, developers are still busy in Perth.
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An industrial complex in the Gold Coast has sold for $1.55 million.
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Stamp duty, one of the most frustrating taxes for property buyers in Australia, is higher here than much of the developed world.
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Forget whether they are great places to live, some property markets have not been kind to the people who own property there – not only crashing in value, but la…
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Auction volumes are still lagging behind as Australia heads into its spring selling season.
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An Australian property expert has dismissed the notion of a price bubble.
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Owning a home is more important than getting married for most Australians.
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The decision to cut the cash rate two weeks ago came down to a weaker outlook for jobs.
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There has been a surge of firsthomebuyers in pockets of Perth, with some agents claiming the market had "gone silly" ahead of a cut to the first-homeowners gran…
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A property boom will only be led by investors purchasing existing homes.
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House hunters in Australia prioritise pools, according to new research.
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