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Western Australian Government has today announced Stamp Duty rebates of up to $50,000 for all buyers purchasing off-the-plan apartments in a bid to stimulate th…
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While some of our policymakers appear to have given up on the idea that home ownership is a realistic aspiration for almost everyone, our kids have not.
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Powerful international investors are beginning to take notice of Canberra.
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SMATS FX is proud to provide our weekly analysis of currency markets and exchange rates. USDThe Greenback was one of the better performing currencies last week …
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Almost four out of five properties are selling at auction in Sydney or Melbourne at the moment, as home buyer appetite continues unabated.
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The Australian dollar has plunged to an 11-year low — its worst level since the global financial crisis — following an unexpected jump in unemployment.
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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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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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