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Investment conditions improving

Recent developments in the Australian investment conditions of the real estate market may encourage property investment, as affordable entry prices, high demand and lower interest rates bring the potential for high rental yields. Affordability has risen significantly in the March 2012 quarter, accordingRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 31st, 2012

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Home lending approvals increase slightly

Those considering property investment in Australia may be encouraged by recent home lending approvals in the real estate market. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics report a national average rise in the number of home lending approvals for the March quarter. ThisRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 17th, 2012

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2012 federal budget criticised by property pundits

Property industry experts are disappointed with the recently announced federal budget, positing that it does not account for residential housing difficulties facing the country. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) claims that the 2012 federal budget failed to address housing shortages, real estate affordabilityRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 15th, 2012

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Median property prices up in Western Australia

Resource growth in Western Australia has led to commercial expansion, employment opportunities and business activity that continue to exude economic potential, resulting in median property prices to go up. Recently released figures from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) have revealedRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 9th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia Stats & Data

Potential housing shortage in Northern Territory

Recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal that residential housing approvals are down in the Northern Territory – a condition that is causing concern for certain bodies of the nation’s property industry. Total figures reveal that approvals have fallen by 13.3Read More...

Steve McKnight

May 9th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia Stats & Data

Favourable time to build residential real estate

Those thinking about property investment may wish to consider building a residential real estate or home, instead of buying real estate. With subdued growth in the construction industry, availability of skilled labour has gone up and prices for labour and material have becomeRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 4th, 2012

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Investors should take note of lower interest rates

Investors who have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for lower interest rates, may wish to get back into the real estate market, following a recent announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). RBA governor Glenn Stevens reported that the official cashRead More...

Steve McKnight

May 3rd, 2012

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Rebuilding confidence in NSW

An important factor that pertains to property investment, commercial expansion and economic growth is consumer confidence – relating in particular to rebuilding confidence in NSW. Sometimes favourable conditions in the market are not enough to bolster activity – residents need to feel assuredRead More...

Steve McKnight

April 27th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Rapid growth in the Northern Territory

Those considering to direct their investment funds in Australia, may find what they are looking for, as there is rapid growth in the Northern Territory. A recently-released Deloitte report (April 24) has forecast economic growth in the state to increase by 4.4 perRead More...

Steve McKnight

April 27th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia Stats & Data

Community to gain from Sydney infrastructure project

Successful property investment ventures depend on a variety of factors, with location standing out as one of the most important ones. Ideally your choice for real estate investment would be situated in an upmarket, thriving and accessible area in which quality tenants areRead More...

Steve McKnight

April 27th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia