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9 March 2007

Have interest rates peaked?

Interest rates in Australia will be lower this time next year ANZ Bank chief economist Saul Eslake predicts. Full story

Where to buy in Sydney's east and west

There are still plenty of addresses and areas that anyone with a basic wage can still afford in Sydney, so don't stress - shop around. Full story

Baby rush, suburb crush

Australia's mini baby boom is causing a game of musical chairs in Melbourne's inner and middle-ring suburbs. Take
a look at some of the suburbs benefiting. Full story

Why a tree-lined nature strip can add 30 per cent to your property value

Big leafy trees can often add more value to a house than an expensive renovation, writes Caroline Gonzalez. Full story

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Have you missed the boat?

You should take out fixed-rate home loans when rates are at their lowest, but when things are good no one thinks about doing it. Full story

Home ownership harder for Gen Y

The dream of owning a home is floating further away from Generation Y, but some amongst today's youth are managing to buck the trend. Full story

Back to basics

A basic home loan can give you a cheap rate and, if you pick the right products, plenty of functionality. Full story

Million-dollar babies on a roll

The strength of Melbourne's luxury property market in recent weeks is astonishing seasoned observers. Full story

WEEK IN REVIEW Market on the move again? View clearance rates and median prices for property sold at auction 1-7 March 2007. Show me the latest sales for postcode:

1.2 million Australians in 'housing stress'

A growing number of low-income Australians are enduring living standards typical of the Third World in order to meet the increasing cost of rents and mortgages. Full story

When worlds collide

Cashed-up city dwellers are snapping up weekenders but the trend is changing the shape of small towns - and not always for the better. Full story

Many happy returns

How do I find the best loan for my investment property?
Full story

The low levies lurk

There is a myth in strataland that unit entitlements are set in concrete (no pun intended). Full story

VIDEO Sydney's rental crisis Some experts are forecasting a 20% increase in rent this year. more

Towers of babble

Higher levies and greater involvement are on the cards for strata unit owners. Full story

Bad debt on the rise among home loan borrowers

A growing number of Australian households are falling behind in the mortgage payments. Full story

Squatters win right to stay in empty harbourside home

An inner city council has given the green light to squatting as an answer to Sydney's housing shortage. Full story

Avoid a gazumping

If you are considering a pre-auction offer, there are several things to bear in mind. Full story

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