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Property investment highlighted as retirement adequacy falls

A recent report from AMP Australia reveals that the nation’s retirement adequacy has fallen to global financial crisis (GFC) levels, underlining the need for a broader approach to wealth accumulation. Released to the public today (September 26), the latest AMP Retirement Adequacy IndexRead More...

Steve McKnight

September 26th, 2012

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New paper calls for strata law reform

Property investors may wish to take note of a recent discussion regarding the strata law reform in New South Wales. A paper released on Saturday (September 17), entitled Making NSW No 1 Again: Shaping future communities, inspired 1200 comments and more than 600Read More...

Steve McKnight

September 19th, 2012

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Advantages of smaller household property investments

The recent release of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) June quarter median unit and townhouse price report helps to highlight some advantages of investing in single occupant housing versus multi-tenant dwellings. REIQ data reveals that median prices of units and townhousesRead More...

Steve McKnight

September 10th, 2012

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RBA takes ‘wait and see’ approach to monetary policy

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board members met last week to discuss monetary policy and ruled that staying the course was the best route for the time being. RBA governor Glenn Stevens issued a statement on September 4, outlining the reasons forRead More...

Steve McKnight

September 10th, 2012

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Increase in labour mobility may support construction industry

Proposed reforms to Australia’s licensing regulations may provide a boost to the construction industry. In an effort to reduce developmental red tape, minister for skills senator Chris Evans released Consultation Regulation Impact Statements to support the proposal for a streamlined and nationally consistentRead More...

Steve McKnight

August 20th, 2012

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Investment opportunities highlighted in Perth

Real estate prospects heat up in the urban centre of WA, with the recent release of rental figures from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA). With employment opportunities and resource potential, Australia’s largest state has been attracting new residents in searchRead More...

Steve McKnight

August 19th, 2012

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Demand brings opportunity to Queensland

Activity in Queensland highlights and brings real estate investment opportunity to Queensland – as both tourists and businesses flock to the state. It was announced yesterday (August 15) that China’s largest international carrier China Southern Airlines is going to commence flights to CairnsRead More...

Steve McKnight

August 16th, 2012

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Did The Property Market Turn A Corner Today?

Have you been watching the property market news today?On the back of early Greek Presidential Election results – markets seem to be moving back from “safe-havens” like Gold into other market sectors. Currency markets have rallied!Although I’m not rushing out for a celebratoryRead More...

Steve McKnight

June 18th, 2012

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Lower interest highlights Australia’s economic condition

The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to lower the official cash rate yesterday (June 6) highlights Australia’s economic condition and the nation’s favourable financial state, relative to other countries around the globe. Rather than having to focus on mitigating negativeRead More...

Steve McKnight

June 7th, 2012

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RBA cut not enough

“Seeing that the May interest rate cut of 0.5% has not had the impact that was hoped for by the RBA and industry alike, the June RBA cut of only 0.25% is in my view not sufficient to generate the desired impact,” saidRead More...

Steve McKnight

June 5th, 2012

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