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Unlucky in love? New research has revealed Sydney’s single population is at a record-high but the romantically unattached are overly concentrated in a few selec…
NEWS & INSIGHT
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Positive signs are starting to emerge in the rental market with reiwa.com data showing the market held onto its first increase in median weekly rent prices sinc…
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Official interest rates are set to be cut to half a percent by early next year as the Reserve Bank of Australia struggles to get unemployment down, Westpac has …
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Sentiment for commercial property is increasing as interest rates fall.
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When deciding whether to invest in a house or an apartment, you must first identify your investment needs and long term goals.
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The real estate industry is a risky business. The dangers faced by agents and property managers on a day-to-day basis has increased. Ensuring you have the righ…
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Did you know that land appreciates and buildings depreciate over time? Have you ever thought to assess how much the land component of a property is worth?
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By following these simple tips, not only will you ensure that your investment is well maintained, but you will also reap the financial rewards that go hand in h…
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Turning his focus from a buy and hold strategy, Shan Manickam now wants to concentrate on property from the ground up and create the space much needed by our ca…
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Purchase a property, rent it out, watch the market do its work, repeat. When the market is booming, this all checks out, but what happens when prices go down?
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Rising house prices have seen increasing numbers of young people buying investment properties.
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Groucho Marx summed it up perfectly: "I worked my way up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." Getting a job, holding it and trying to secure a decent wa…
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