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Best property lending coming from Mum and Dad

The Bank of Mum and Dad has increased by 41 per cent in the last two years, according to money expert Kirsty Lamont of Mozo

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The Economy

Property listings down, driving asking prices up

Figures released by SQM Research reveal annual national residential property listings have reduced while asking prices have increased significantly.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

NSW Government stamp duty relief a welcome announcement: HIA

Victims of the recent NSW bushfires will experience a stamp duty reprieve from the NSW Government, says the HIA

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The Economy

Housing affordability declines despite rate cuts

As interest rates continue to shrink on home loans, the ability for people to buy their own home also reduces, according to REIA Housing Affordability quarterly report.

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The Economy

Customers need to know what mortgage is best: Joust

Do your homework on your mortgage to ensure you're paying on the best home loan, said Joust founder Mark Bevan

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Real Estate Institute of Australia CEO has left the building

After five years, REIA CEO Jock Kreitals has resigned his post, leaving the organisation in good stead.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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High-Profile Southern Gold Coast Agent Joins Forces with Kollosche

Troy Dowker, who has amassed over $600 million in sales in his illustrious career, is the latest in a string of luxury agents to align with Kollosche.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Whole floor Raffles sub penthouse offers 360 degree Perth views

Renovated last year, this Applecross apartment occupies approx. 586 sqm with views across the river and the CBD. For sale by Nick Wallace of Mack Hall Real Estate.

Queensland (Qld)

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Better Homes and Gardens continues growing in Queensland

Gympie is the latest Queensland town to benefit from the growth of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate with principal Niki Meads

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The Economy

Capital gains rebound across the Australian housing market

CoreLogic's latest findings show a trend of growing capital gains which are being felt at the auction sites, according to Nick Lennan of McGrath Coogee.