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Fri 7 Jun 2013

Unit and townhouse sales have grown over the past year

SALES of units and townhouses across Queensland have strengthened further over the last year, according to the latest REIQ data report.

Property

Thu 6 Jun 2013

Enlist expert advice to keep stress at bay

OFTEN the decision to buy your first property involves equal measures of excitement and anxiety, and the magnitude of the process can be daunting.

Property

Wed 5 Jun 2013

Homeless rate drops yet Aussies living in cramped conditions

WHILE the number of Aussies sleeping rough fell 6% between 2006 and 2011, the number of people living in "severely crowded" conditions has continued to rise.

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APN Newsdesk

Special condition in contract reduces risk

WHEN buying a unit how can the buyer ensure they're not “buying into trouble”?

Property

Fri 31 May 2013

Layers add up to fresh appeal for houses on the market

THINKING of selling? Why not take the weekend to follow Lisa's example and get started on making your back yard a wonderland.

Property

Tips for making your property the envy of gardeners

WHETHER it’s a tiny courtyard or a sprawling suburban block, there are some great tips on making the most of your outdoor space.

Property

Budgeting takes worry out of buying

OFTEN the decision to purchase your first property involves equal measures of excitement and anxiety.

Thu 30 May 2013

Refinance home loan for a better deal

PROPERTY ownership is one of the biggest commitments many people will make in their lifetime.

Property
Leon Owen

Finance figures point to improvement

CENTURY 21 Marsden Realty says that improved housing finance figures in March 2012 could point to a strengthening of Australia’s residential real estate market.

Property

House prices climbed in the year leading to March

THE REIQ March quarter data found the Queensland residential property market posted positive results for the year ending March.

Property

Wed 29 May 2013

Selling a property? Give the market a chance to respond

A WISE person once said that selling without advertising is like winking at someone in the dark: you know what you're doing but no-one else does.

How much should I pay to live near a park?

WHEN it comes to apartment living, there are two common turnoffs: small internal footprints with limited living space and uninspiring views

Property
Kate Farrelly

How to tell which loan is right for you

INVESTORS who thrive, expanding their property portfolios, are meticulous about paying attention to detail.

Property
Chris Tolhurst

Tue 28 May 2013

Forecasts indicate building recovery still on horizon

MASTER Builders Australia this week released forecasts for the building and construction industry showing a mixed recovery across the three major sectors.

Property

REIQ embraces changes

IN this first-ever REIQ CEO column written exclusively for APN publications, I want to introduce myself as well as reintroduce the REIQ to you.

Property
Anton Kardash

Clive, Edelstens in the mix with Turtle Island up for grabs

CLIVE Palmer and the Edelstens have enquired about an island on the market in Gladstone harbour. Turtle Island is listed for sale at $6.75m.

Record number of entries to construction awards

QUEENSLAND builders have submitted a record number of entries into the Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards.

Property

Fri 24 May 2013

Official cash rate record low

THE Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision this month to cut the official rate to 2.75% takes the cash rate to a record low since reporting began in the 1990s.

Property

ABS says March the best month for home loans

THE latest housing finance data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown March had the highest monthly uptake of home loans since November 2009.

Property

Thu 23 May 2013

Know the property traps before end of financial year

THE end of each financial year means paperwork for people who have invested in property, and there are traps you will need to avoid.

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