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People looking to buy Australian property have told that increased interest rates are not likely to follow the news of 23,400 new jobs being created in June.
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One million lower-income and part-time workers earning up to $18,200 a year will get to keep every dollar they earn without paying tax, while up to one million …
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Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott have embarked upon a frenetic fortnight of election-style campaigning over the carbon tax plan.
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The Gillard Government will invest $13 billion to boost green energy innovation, and has flagged plans for a national electricity grid operating with 100 per ce…
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The Housing Industry Association is warning that the carbon tax will affect home buyers who will pay more for their houses.
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The number of listings in the residential property market has declined for two months this year in what could be an early sign that the market is beginning to b…
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Sydney buyers continue to exercise caution in the market, with the clearance rate remaining consistently low despite varying auction numbers.
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According to Australian Property Monitors, Melbourne's median house price rose marginally by 0.9 per cent over the three months to May this year. This follows a…
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I bought a property in Australia and my mother is living in it, can I claim my interest in my taxes?
It is very common these days for people to purchase property and have a family member live in the property.This can have advantages in having someone you trust …
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The 457 visa programme has seen its highest number of applications and grants since 2008, which could see more migrants buying property in Australia.
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The number of Australian properties available for purchase has increased in the past 12 months, according to new figures from RP Data.
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Brisbane's tight rental market is tipped to ease as short-term leases expire six months after the January floods.
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