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'Safe-haven' status draws the global rich to Australia

Australia's 'safe-haven' status is drawing rich investors to our shores, according to Lord Hay of Knight Frank.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Millers Point auctions achieve $12.8m overnight

The latest batch of former housing commission homes in Millers Point, on Sydney city's doorstep, were sold last night through agent McGrath - achieving strong bidding and high prices.

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The Economy

Debt soars to new high against income

The ratio of household debt to disposable income was at a record high of 188.7 per cent at the end of 2016, according to recent statistics from the RBA.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Claremont home for sale

Hidden away on Walter Street in Claremont, this contemporary six-bedroom house is for sale by Mack Hall of Mack Hall Real Estate.

The Economy

Time to support first homebuyers, says REINSW

The REINSW says policies being considered by the NSW government to improve housing affordability for first homebuyers is a step in the right direction.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Sydney, Melbourne sellers rush to list properties as prices soar

Sellers in Sydney and Melbourne rushed to put their properties on the market in March - before ripe conditions turn sour.

National

RBA governor says supply key to improving housing woes

Philip Lowe, governor of the RBA, last night said that increasing supply was the key to easing the housing crisis, but tighter lending rules help to put the economy on a more sustainable footing.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Award winning Hamilton home for sale

'Cremorne' sits on top of Hamilton Hill with 180-degree views of the CBD and Brisbane River. The property is for sale by Sarah Hackett and Damian Hackett of Place Bulimba.

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Borrowers well placed to withstand modest rises in interest rates

Borrowers have not rushed to fix mortgage interest rates as rates rise, says John Flavell, CEO of Mortgage Choice.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Seada Linardi, founder of SLAB Architecture

Seada Linardi was motivated to start her own firm, SLAB Architecture, by a desire to be a 'girl boss', as well as by her interest in forming a creative hub.