Article 1: Tenants run for cover as vacancy rates plummet
July 24, 2011
In almost all locations around the country, renters are facing an uphill battle in finding affordable accommodation.
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THE number of households facing potential foreclosure has continued to increase in October and first home buyers are particularly worried about rising interest rates. Continue reading ‘First home buyers forced out…but landlords may enjoy increasing rents and returns’
Source: Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA)
At its meeting on 3 February 2009, the Reserve Bank Board reduced the cash rate target by 100 basis points to 3.25%. Its next scheduled meeting is 3 March 2009. The Governor provided the following rationale for the decision: Continue reading ‘Declining Interest Rates – a further sizable reduction in the cash rate was appropriate…’
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Important news regarding lodged 2008 – 2009 Tax Variation Form
As you are aware, interest rates have dropped considerably over the last few months, lowering loan costs for property investors with variable rates. While this is fabulous news, it’s important to prepare for some adjustments. Continue reading ‘Important news regarding lodged 2008 – 2009 Tax Variation Form’