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Melbourne Auction Results – October 6, 2014

By Peter Sarmas on 6 Oct 2014 No Comments

Glorious weather over the weekend in Melbourne helped the enthusiast property buyers looking to secure their home before the end of this year. But what is actually happening in the property market at the moment, and what is the Reserve Bank doing about interest rates making lending tougher for property investors? ...

Housing Credit Increases In August

By Pete Wargent on 2 Oct 2014 No Comments

The Reserve Bank released its credit aggregates for August, which showed aggregates for personal credit (+1.1 per cent) and business credit (+3.2 per cent) to be marginally higher over the past year. Typically this leads to debate about productive versus unproductive lending, but I don't think this is likely to change ...

Melbourne Auction Results – September 29, 2014

By Peter Sarmas on 29 Sep 2014 No Comments

Though most of Victoria was glued to the football this week, instead of concerned with Melbourne's auctions or the results of our property market, true property lovers were still talking about another issue: how the Reserve Bank will work with the Australian Prudential Regulating Authority to limit the apparent bubble ...

Which Mattress Is Right For You?

By Trevor Chetcuti on 26 Sep 2014 No Comments

Sleeping is one of the most important requirements for a healthy life. It is a time when our nervous system can concentrate or repair, detoxification and rejuvenation. It's also been suggested that the average adult requires 8 hours of sleep a night. So why do many of us take sleeping for granted? ...

Melbourne Auction Results – September 22, 2014

By Peter Sarmas on 22 Sep 2014 No Comments

Chris Vedelago wrote an interesting story in Sunday’s Age. It was about the latest crime rates in Melbourne and regional Victoria and discussed which Melbourne suburbs and towns had the greatest incidences of crime. I believe this sort of information plays a major role in the decision-making process when entering the Melbourne property market ...

Why Are Australians So Passionate About Investment Property?

By Sharon Fox-Slater on 19 Sep 2014 No Comments

On the surface, the Australian love affair with investment property is puzzling. Two thirds of investors lose money each year, shelling out thousands more on related expenses than they receive back in rent, according to the Australian Taxation Office. So what’s driving our love for investment? ...

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