real estate

Market Updates

• Cost of renting soars above inflation rate September 6, 2010
  CAPITAL city rents jump by more than double the rate of inflation in the past five years, data shows.
• Homebuyers have spring in their step September 3, 2010
  MORE than 100,000 people are ready for a home-buying spree experts predict will jump-start Sydney's property market.
• Downsizing your home? Prepare yourself August 30, 2010
  EMPTY-nesters and families downsizing homes facing stiff competition in the mid-price range.
• Follow Yellow Brick Road to buy a home August 30, 2010
  FIRM gives first home buyers a boost by removing lending requirement for proof of savings.
• Auction spike signals fear of spring slump August 29, 2010
  PROPERTY markets are maintaining their steam, but analysts warn of harder times in spring.
• Banks deny homeowners cash to upgrade August 28, 2010
  EXPERTS say lenders are taking a hardline stance and are increasingly blocking homeowners from bridging finance.
• Investors jump in as properties increase August 23, 2010
  INVESTORS  targeting off-the-plan apartments hoping for short-term gain will be "disappointed".
• Facebook, not BBQs, the new hot property August 21, 2010
  REAL estate agents replace traditional sausage sizzles with gimmicks and gadgetry to lure buyers.
• Island holiday homes beckon for Aussies August 21, 2010
  AUSSIES are taking advantage of the strong Aussie dollar and budget flights to buy holiday homes overseas.
• Landlords count cost of tenants from hell August 20, 2010
  MORE landlords forced to claim insurance as number of thefts and value of stolen property rises, an insurer says.