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Interest rate held firm for November

The decision made by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) this week to hold the interest rate at 3.25 per cent was not a popular one among certain property industry leaders. RBA governor Glenn Stevens outlined the reasons behind the outcome in anRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 9th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

10 tricks to increase your property’s value in an afternoon

Looking to make some quick and easy improvements on your property to give it a lift – or even potentially increase its value? Here are 10 tricks to increase your property’s value in just one afternoon. These ten ‘quickie’ tricks are a great kickingRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 8th, 2012

Renovating For Profits & Home Improvement - Articles

QLD mining towns – a smart property investment?

There has been plenty of talk recently about shifting trends, in terms of the best place for a smart property investment in Australian real estate. Many people are concerned that the mining boom has lost its impact, and demand and profit are beginningRead More...

Steve McKnight

November 6th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Is the tide changing in the property world?

Recent weeks in the property world have seen speculation regarding the direction of property investing and where is the best location to focus your energies. Consumer sentiment reports seem to indicate increasing confidence in the larger markets of Victoria and New South Wales,Read More...

Steve McKnight

October 31st, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Social media enters the realm of Australian real estate

For investors who like to stay at the forefront of Australian real estate, you may be interested in the recent launch of a brand new social networking website called Housenet.com.au.Introduced to the Australian market in September, this innovative tool was designed to bringRead More...

Steve McKnight

October 17th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Commercial licensing debate continues

There is a certain level of risk associated with any property investment, but there are a number of pundits who argue that deregulating commercial licensing and industrial real estate will be detrimental to the industry. The motion, put forth by the Council ofRead More...

Steve McKnight

October 15th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Australian economy forecast to outshine other advanced nations

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated the Australian economy to be superior over other advanced nations, with the release of its October 2012 World Economic Outlook (WEO). Despite global turmoil characterised by instability in Europe and less than favourable conditions in theRead More...

Steve McKnight

October 11th, 2012

NEWS: Property Investing and Real Estate In Australia

Two common property investment myths: dispelled

Entering the real estate game can indeed be exciting. Perhaps it is the element of risk, the prospect of making money, or the thrill of owning valuable property – whatever it is, it attracts a host of new contenders each and every year.Read More...

Steve McKnight

October 9th, 2012

How To Find Good Real Estate Investment Deals - Articles

Victoria shows property investment potential

While Victoria’s economy may not be charging along quite as well as its resource-rich counterparts, there are still a variety of property investment potential and opportunities in its urban center. Melbourne has experienced major improvement in home values, according to a joint reportRead More...

Steve McKnight

October 5th, 2012

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

Housing market reflections

Investors wondering where to begin their next residential real estate venture may be interested in a recent report from RP Data. It seems that there may be a housing recovery in the making, as the RP Data‐Rismark September Hedonic Daily Home Value IndexRead More...

Steve McKnight

October 2nd, 2012

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