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RBA rate announcement
- February 3, 2015
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Enconomy, Finance News, Financial goals, First Home Buyer, House prices, Inflation, Interest rate, Investment Property, Wealth
No CommentsThe Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the result of its monthly board meeting. The official cash rate has been reduced to a new record-low of 2.25 per cent after being left on hold at 2.5 per cent since August 2013. The Reserve Bank’s decision has come as a surprise: a finder.com.au survey of 30
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No end in sight for rising house prices
- October 20, 2014
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Budget, Enconomy, Finance News, Financial goals, House prices, Inflation, Interest rate, Investment Property, Wealth
Supply constraints are expected to keep upward pressure on property prices well into the medium term. The RP Data CoreLogic Home Value Index recorded flat house price growth across the country in September, but Australian property prices remain above trend. There is a huge variety of lice killing shampoo available at pharmacies, but remember you
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House versus Apartment
- September 16, 2014
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- Category: Finance News, Financial goals, House prices, Investment Property, Property Renovation, Self Managed Super Funds, Wealth
Does a house make a better investment than an apartment? It’s a common question but like the ‘old versus new’ debate, the answer depends on who you speak to! Houses are often perceived as slightly ahead on price growth than apartments; however, a recent RP Data Property Pulse report states that apartment values are increasing.
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No cause for alarm yet – property prices
- April 8, 2014
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Budget, Enconomy, Finance News, Financial goals, House prices, Inflation, Interest rate, Wealth
Low interest rates, a lower dollar and rising populations were supercharging property demand, causing prices to surge past sustainable levels in some places, according to some analysts; but there is still a mixed reaction about potential problems. CommSec says higher prices means wealth levels are rising. The RBA urges caution – “rates will rise” –
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Positive return for Qld market
- November 28, 2013
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Budget, Enconomy, Finance News, Financial goals, House prices, Inflation, Wealth
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ’s) September quarter median house price report has revealed that the preliminary numbers for house sales across the state grew by nine per cent over the September quarter. Quarterly sales growth was also recorded across southeast Queensland and far north Queensland. However, the report reveals Queensland’s mining districts are
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Property primed for growth
- October 18, 2012
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- Category: Enconomy, Finance News, Financial goals, House prices, Wealth
After seven years of sluggishness, property markets in several states are to grow over 2013/2014, according to a newly released housing outlook. A positive future for several states was pointed to. Lower interest rates, a more affordable environment and a stable economy are placing property in a prime position for growth. The only factor that appears
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Property still a sound investment
- September 24, 2012
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Enconomy, Financial goals, House prices, Wealth
While property price growth has been fairly sluggish of late, the Australian property market remains a good option for investors, new data has revealed. Australia’s residential housing market was worth an estimated $4.83 trillion at the end of June 2012; more than three-and-a-half times the value of the Australian equities market. In addition, over the
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Landlords enjoy higher rental demand
- January 19, 2012
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Enconomy, Finance News, House prices, Inflation, Wealth
Demand for rental properties has pushed rents higher once again, new data has revealed. According to the latest statistics from Australian Property Monitors, house and unit rentals have resumed upward growth after flat results over the previous two quarters. National median weekly asking rents for houses rose by 1.1 per cent in the December quarter,
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House versus Apartment
- December 21, 2011
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Budget, Enconomy, Financial goals, House prices, Wealth
Does a house make a better investment than an apartment? It’s a common question but like the ‘old versus new’ debate, the answer depends on who you speak to! Houses are often perceived as slightly ahead on price growth than apartments; however, a recent RP Data Property Pulse report states that apartment values are increasing.
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House Prices Continue to Surge
- September 20, 2010
- Posted by: admin
- Category: House prices
The housing market has recorded an average annual growth rate of 8.4 per cent over the past three decades. RP Data’s latest findings found that Australian house prices double every 10 years based on an annual compounding rate of 7.2 per cent. This is confirmed by any member of the public that has owned property
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