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Auction Attendance Down, but Clearance Rate Steady

By Catherine Cashmore on 10 Sep 2013 No Comments

Pre-election chitchat should have assured sellers – and buyers – that housing values do not typically suffer from federal elections. I think in the current circumstance, a strong Coalition win will be enough to promote a sense of security, and perhaps relief, in Australians, who are not going to suffer a second term of minority rule ...

Melbourne Auction Results – September 9, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 9 Sep 2013 No Comments

Unless you were hiding under a rock, you wouldn’t have missed out on one of the most anticipated days on the calendar this Saturday. The public went to the polls and voted for the Coalition in what appeared to be a landslide victory. For the first time in a number of years, we have a majority government with the ability to rule without compromise ...

Must See Ice Architecture

By Peter Sarmas on 6 Sep 2013 No Comments

The 21st century has produced a dazzling range of architecture – but none more enchanting than the world of ice sculpture. New buildings made entirely out of ice are popping up all over the world. We’ve put together a list of the ten most amazing architectural works made of ice, including castles, hotels and villages ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – September 6, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 6 Sep 2013 No Comments

After a strong winter selling season, property experts believe the Melbourne market will see a record number of auctions in spring. The prospect of a more stabilised government after this Saturday’s federal election is also likely to have a positive effect on the property market. Read on for more updates ...

Port Melbourne Style

By Urban Melbourne on 6 Sep 2013 No Comments

Over the last fifteen years, somewhat sleepy and neglected Port Melbourne has transformed itself into one of Melbourne's premier suburbs. The steady infiltration of apartment living kicked off with Beacon Cove and the likes of the converted Sandridge Bay Towers, and has shown few signs of abating ever since ...

‘McSuper’ Funds Encourage Financial Planners to Push Investors into SMSFs

By Peter Sarmas on 5 Sep 2013 No Comments

A boom in property sales for self-managed superfunds (SMSFs) is spawning a new generation of intermediaries offering pre-packaged legal, insurance and referral services, which some industry experts say could put investors into financial hardship. Clients and advisors are being urged to exercise extreme caution ...

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