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Property values are rising in four out of five suburbs around the country, as the property market upswing broadens despite rising interest rates.
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Limited liability corporations allow landlords to conceal their identities, which can pose a big problem for tenants.
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AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver says he worries that the Reserve Bank of Australia is going “too far” on interest rates. (with video)
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A “sumptuous and lavish” four-level home in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after locations has sold for a breakthrough price.
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Getting into the property market has become almost impossible for young people, to the point that even cashed-up tradies are struggling to buy and maintain thei…
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Victoria’s $78.5 billion infrastructure pipeline has supercharged demand for concrete, pushing up prices for commercial builders.
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Soaring interest rates and the rising cost of living are sapping demand for new housing.
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Chinese buyers are snapping up some of the most luxurious properties in Australia’s property markets – and they’re doing it with cash.
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Travel website Booking.com has apologised and offered some hotel operators cash compensation for leaving hotels and partners out of pocket for months.
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Australians will not experience any real income growth until next year, with the Reserve Bank of Australia warning inflation is still “too high” and more persis…
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The 'Great Australian Dream' of property ownership has spanned hundreds of years. This passion is shared by many foreign nationals who favour our wonderful isla…
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The 0.25 percentage points interest rate rise is unlikely to derail the WA established homes market, REIWA CEO Cath Hart said.
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