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Woman appointed to lead male-dominated industry

Master Builders Australia has appointed Denita Wawn as its new Chief Executive Officer.

National

People

Proportion of women working in real estate is growing, says report

The inaugural Financy Women's Index shows the participation of women in 'real estate, rental and hiring' grew 2 per cent in the December 2016 quarter, compared with only 0.1 per cent growth among men.

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The Economy

Women must improve financial literacy to shoulder hard times, survey shows

On International Women's Day, a new survey shows many women lack the financial literacy to cope with a major set-back, such as the loss of a job or a divorce. We look at how women can educate themselves, and prepare, just in case things do get tough one day.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Eco-friendly Mudgeeraba house for sale

A luxury hi-tech residence with indoor-outdoor entertaining and coastal views is for sale by Grant Clegg of Kollosche Prestige Agents.

National

The Economy

So, you want to become a property investor?

Here are some tips to consider before taking the plunge, from financial products and services provider, Liberty.

National Western Australia (WA)Perth

Politics

Michaelia Cash "very sorry" for late declaration of investment property

Michaelia Cash's late declaration of her $1.4 million investment property in upmarket Floreat, is not a good look as the federal government grapples with policy to halt deteriorating housing affordability.

Queensland (Qld)

REIQ brings back popular property management conference

The REIQ's property management conference is back by popular demand after a two-year hiatus, with an 'I love PM' theme.

South Australia (SA)

Featured Property

'Springview Estate' in Mitcham, SA, for sale

This resort-style home built by Medallion Homes is on 7,000 square metres and has views across the city and coast. It is for sale by Lew Toop of Toop and Toop.

New South Wales (NSW)South Australia (SA)Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Victorian government steps in to help first-home buyers

The Andrews Labor government has introduced a raft of measures to help first-home buyers, including scaling back stamp duty, and eliminating it for buyers of properties worth less than $600,000, introducing equity sharing, and adding incentives for buyers in regional Victoria.