Will there ever be a move away from property stamp duty in Victoria or is the revenue just too valuable to state and local governments? Cameron Kusher from CoreLogic RP Data gives an insightful report on the record 2013-2014 $40.485 billion taxation revenue collected by state and local governments from property related sources. ...
Following Treasurer Joe Hockey's “Have a Go” Budget, the Aussie dollar rising to 81 cents and the recent rate cut by the RBA, the property market is seeing a rise in multiple biddings, with many reserve prices being smashed. Peter Sarmas takes a close look at the outstanding auction results on Saturday and the incredible performance of private sales in the eastern suburbs. ...
This week we take a look at the impact reality TV has on home and investment renovations. Are we wasting time and money on DIY? We discuss foreign real estate property investment in Australia and we find out if there is a very real possibility of home owners being affected by any future macroeconomic shocks. ...
Are your household finances going backwards? Real estate housing prices are rising strongly (especially in some centres) but incomes are going backwards. Martin North of Digital Finance Analytics reports on the current pay rise trends nationally and compares them with the trends in the early 2000's. ...
Why invest in the real estate property market if not to make money? Sharon Fox-Slater gives a fascinating insight into what prompts a lot of people into property investment and, you will be surprised to know, that money is not always the motivating factor. ...
Rising auction clearance rates this year have predictably translated into solid price growth. Melbourne’s median house prices increased by 2.2 percent over the March quarter to a new record high of $638,448. Peter Sarmas reports that the latest round of interest rate cuts seems to really have sparked some sort of frenzy in certain areas and for certain property types. ...