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- Australia’s population growth slowing as migrant numbers fade
With cuts to the migration intake, Australia’s annual rate of population growth is the lowest recorded since 2006. At the same time serious labour shortages are becoming apparent within Australia’s key economic driver: the resources sector. The most recent demographic … Continue reading →
- What happens when Australian property values correct?
Australian residential housing prices and their direction is a hotly debated topic both locally and overseas. In this week’s Property Pulse we take a look at some key examples where distinct phases of capital gain have been followed by a … Continue reading →
- Australia’s population growth slowing as migrant numbers fade
Category Archives: General Information
Australian Property Market Update
The RP Data Research Analysts have compiled 24 graphs focused on the Australian Property Market. Included in the presentation are graphs showing Median House and Unit Prices, Annual Change in Dwelling Values and National Capital Growth and Sales Volume. Click … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Investing, Property
Confidence slipping
There is no question that Aussie consumers started 2010 in fine spirits. However, three rate hikes in a row, together with the government’s response to the Henry Review, a weaker share market and the fall in the Aussie dollar have … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Investing
10 tax tips for investors
Some simple housekeeping can make sure you take advantage of all the tax benefits you are entitled to. Investors have faced trying times during the past two years and could be forgiven for tossing dividend and distribution statements into the … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Superannution, Tax
Latest National Auction Clearance Rates
Auction clearance rates remained strong last week with a weighted average clearance rate throughout the capital cities of 71.7%, with almost 1,900 auctions during the week. Melbourne clearance rates were recorded at 79.4%, the 12th consecutive week of clearance rates … Continue reading
Posted in General Information
Demand for home loans dives again
Demand for home loans dropped for a sixth straight month in March, suggesting rising interest rates were already biting prior to the last two rate increases…
Posted in General Information
2010 Federal Budget Summary
Well we were fairly warned that this would be a no frills Budget and the Treasurer delivered just that – no frills. Other than a modest tax sweetener for interest bearing accounts, there wasn’t much in it for superannuation and … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Investing, Superannution
Market Wrap
The Reserve Bank Board meeting has come and gone for another month. Of course while some will be happy about the fact, many others will be nonplussed – to a large extent it depends whether you have a mortgage or … Continue reading
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Tame business inflation – petrol war spreads
The broad measure of business inflation – the producer price index (PPI) – rose by 1% in the March quarter due to higher prices for petrol, utility charges and building costs. Compared with a year ago, producer prices were lower … Continue reading
Posted in General Information, Property
Opportunity for pensioners: Taking advantage of the drawdown relief
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A Retirement Dilemma
I recently came across a couple, let’s call them Jack and Jan, who were faced with a dilemma as they both approach retirement. Unfortunately their situation is all too common. Jack is 63, and Jan is 61. They are the … Continue reading
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