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June 7, 2011

Buying at auction – passed in? Now what!?


We’re currently in an opportunistic phase of a typical property market cycle and although I don’t expect it to last perpetually, it presents a wonderful window of possibility for homebuyers.

BY CATHERINE CASHMORE

Quality of stock is not in abundance, however there’s enough on the market to reduce the intensity of competition around each individual listing, therefore providing an ideal playing field for strong negotiation.

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June 3, 2011

Rents will rise, as tenants are willing to pay more


After a number of years of strong capital growth in most of our capital cities it’s clear that 2011 will be a different year – one of minimal growth.

BY MICHAEL YARDNEY

The trouble is that there are now more properties for sale than there are buyers.

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June 1, 2011

Can we improve our wealth prospects?


A recent poll found that 60 per cent of people in Australia think the gap between rich and poor has increased in the past year.

BY VANESSA DE GROOT

Commissioned by the Salvation Army and conducted by Roy Morgan, the poll also found that 68 per cent know people who are finding it difficult to pay for everyday basics such as electricity, gas, water and food bills.

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