Monthly Archives: June 2011
MOVE TO DEREGULATE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONS A GOOD OUTCOME FOR BOTH SELLERS AND AGENTS
Century 21 Australia believes that the Queensland Government’s move to deregulate real estate commissions will lead to a fairer commission negotiation system for both vendors and agents. “The selling process and the amount of work involved differ from property to … Continue reading
Mortgages lift as investors swoop
Mortgage sales increased by 18.8 per cent in May as investors took advantage of softer market conditions according to the latest report from mortgage broker AFG. While May is traditionally a strong month for sales before the quieter winter period, … Continue reading
Housing market slows in March quarter
The housing market is going through a cyclical deceleration rather than facing a `bursting of the bubble’, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) said this week. Announcing the release of the report Real Estate Market Facts for the March … Continue reading
Queensland to Deregulate Real Estate Commissions
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State The Honourable Paul Lucas Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Queensland to deregulate real estate commissions Queensland will move to deregulate real estate commissions the Deputy Premier and Attorney-General … Continue reading
Seller’s Alert Queensland Stamp Duty Going Up
TRANSFER DUTY HOME CONCESSION TO CEASE FROM 31ST JULY Seller’s Alert The Home Concession for transfer duty will end on 31 July 2011. This is the transfer duty concession that people who are not first home buyers receive when buying … Continue reading
Announced Today in the Qld State Budget – Stamp Duty Going Up!
TRANSFER DUTY HOME CONCESSION TO CEASE FROM 31ST JULY Buyers Be Aware! The Home Concession for transfer duty will end on 31 July 2011. This is the transfer duty concession that people who are not first home buyers receive when … Continue reading
What does `seasonally adjusted’ mean?
Why is housing data reported differently in terms of `original’, `trend estimate’ or `seasonally adjusted’ figures? Which should we pay attention to? According to definitions offered by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, that probably just depends on what you want … Continue reading
RBA HOLDS INTEREST RATES BUT RISE EXPECTED SOON
Century 21 Port Douglas Real Estate Australia believes that while today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep rates on hold at 4.75 per cent was appropriate for current economic conditions, home owners should prepare for a rate … Continue reading
