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House Rules Winners Crowned

By Emily Tatti on 5 Jul 2013 No Comments

Though it had a poor start in the ratings, new home reno show House Rules turned into appointment television for 1.8 million viewers by its final episode, closing in on Channel 9 rival The Block Sky High. The competition was a gruelling one for the six rival teams ...

Melbourne Property Values Rise in June, But Forecasts Remain Cautious

By Peter Sarmas on 4 Jul 2013 No Comments

The rise in Melbourne property values in June was underpinned by low mortgage rates, according to RP-Data Rismark’s latest Hedonic Home Value Index. The report revealed that Melbourne dwellings jumped 2.3 per cent for the month - the nation’s second highest growth ...

Which Agents Will Sell The Block Sky High?

By Peter Sarmas on 4 Jul 2013 2 Comments

Hit renovation-reality show The Block has announced its South Melbourne “Sky High” auctions will take place on Saturday July 27. After the final renovation episode attracted a whopping 1.174 million viewers, we can expect the inspections to bring in masses of fans ...

Helpful Hints for Property Investors For The New Financial Year

By Peter Sarmas on 3 Jul 2013 No Comments

With the new financial year upon us, it’s time for property investors to get organised. Here are a few last minute hints that could earn you some extra cash back in your tax return. A depreciation schedule could earn you big tax benefits ...

Will Property Prices Appreciate at 10 per cent Per Annum?

By Pete Wargent on 2 Jul 2013 No Comments

I was surprised to learn that reputable buyer’s agents are still promoting the idea that property prices will appreciate at 10 per cent per annum at their seminars and home-buying shows. It seems that sometimes people almost want to hear that prices will boom interminably ...

First Home Buyers Make One Last Grab for Grant

By Catherine Cashmore on 1 Jul 2013 No Comments

This weekend produced another round of strong auction results. The 73 per cent clearance rate was no doubt buoyed by a proportion of first home buyers trying to take advantage of the $7000 grant for established housing which is due to end today. ...

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