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16th February 2007


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Hot February: the perfect time to sell

image It is touted as the "new spring", and in terms of peak sales activity, February is certainly giving September a good run for its money. Full story


House price gains wiped out

image The Housing Industry Association warns that Australia faces an affordability crisis that is "undermining society's foundations". Full story


Squeeze is on for the renter crowd

image Sydney's rental crisis hit home last Saturday when up to 100 people queued to inspect a single property. Full story


Hint of rate cuts welcome news for struggling mortgage holders

image Victorians have taken on more debt than they can handle, with the number of home-loan defaults soaring under higher interest rates. Full story


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The new breed of tenants

With many affluent Gen X-ers and Ys consciously opting to rent, investors need to ensure the job is done right when marketing their properties. Full story


Pressure grows on owners to curb rents

image Growing numbers of tenants are trying to have rent increases declared excessive, but they are finding it almost impossible to mount successful challenges. Full story


Selling your home quickly is easy if the price is right

How long it takes to sell your home in the current market comes down to two factors. The first is where you live. The second is how much money you ask for. Full story


Sydney Property Guide

'Australia' up for sale

image A Kuwaiti firm has said it was negotiating to sell all or part of the "Australia" segment it had purchased in Dubai's The World property project. Full story


Why some families opt for strata

As more families buy into Sydney's new apartment buildings, the next generation of Australians may have a different childhood experience. Full story


WA home loans may soon be the dearest

Western Australian home loans may soon be the most expensive in the country as the western state closes the gap with NSW, new figures show. Full story


Home, sweet dream

image For the first time, the average household can no longer afford the average home. Full story



WEEK IN REVIEW

Heading for a housing crisis?


View clearance rates and median prices for property sold at auction 8-14 February 2007.

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Is your suburb cracking up?

Home owners are being forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on underpinning and other repair work to major cracks. Full story


Dream island getaway goes on the market

Check your piggy-bank and get out your lottery ticket - one of Australia's most luxurious island homes goes on the market. Full story


Reverse mortgages booming

image Reverse mortgages are proving more popular than ever, but consumers are warned to be mindful of their dangers. Full story


Scrap stamp duty on new homes to revive flagging market - property group

The NSW Property Council has urged the State Government to exempt new dwellings from stamp duty. Full story



Median prices for your suburb

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Reserve's warning: rents are too low

image The Reserve Bank has weighed into the rental crisis debate, warning of significant rental increases this year. Full story


The cat's out of the bag

There is nothing quite so tragic, in strata terms at least, as the plaintive pleas of a pet owner who has tried to do the right thing and still fallen foul of bylaws. Full story


Is it the right time to fix your loan?

image When it comes to fixing, there are two personality types. There are those who fix regardless of the rate, while others take the long-term view. Full story



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