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Can We Take Oxygen As A Supplement?

By Trevor Chetcuti on 18 Sep 2014 No Comments

Oxygen is the most crucial substance to our health. Every one of our cells is dependent on it for survival and function. In fact, we know sleep apnoea is associated with many development and age-related conditions. While it is always important to solve issues with low oxygen, sometimes adding oxygen to our system can be of great benefit ...

Melbourne Auction Results – September 15, 2014

By Peter Sarmas on 15 Sep 2014 No Comments

The first preliminary AFL round didn’t affect Melbourne's auction results or property buyers at all. Melbourne’s clearance rate was 75 per cent from 818 auctions. According to REIV figures, the top Melbourne property auction locations were Prahran, Glen Iris and Coburg. ...

Investor Demand For Housing Reaches Historic High

By CoreLogic RP Data on 12 Sep 2014 No Comments

In the current climate, subsequent purchasers and investors are occupying the majority of housing finance demand. Looking at the same data but focussing on the proportion of total lending reconfirms the high level of lending to investors and subsequent purchasers. ...

Which Does Better: Capital City Or Regional Property?

By Pete Wargent on 11 Sep 2014 No Comments

Household debt levels have long since peaked out, and as a result, we do not expect to see any meaningful regional property price growth in real terms. Interestingly, mortgage serviceability has improved dramatically in Australia in recent years as lending rates have fallen, so there may be a small window of opportunity for regional property ...

Tall Buildings And The Public Realm

By Urban Melbourne on 10 Sep 2014 No Comments

The love affair with tall buildings is undeniable. Initially very much a western society symbol of power and progress that started in the late 19th century, the tall building love affair has well and truly infected developing nations throughout Asia and the Middle East, for many of the same reasons ...

Melbourne Auction Results – September 8, 2014

By Peter Sarmas on 8 Sep 2014 No Comments

The REIV expects a bumper September as more than 2,100 properties will be auctioned over the next two weekends, surpassing last year’s 1800 property auctions for the same period, a true test for Melbourne's property market. Will the new supply meet demand, or will there be a rush of new property buyers ...

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