Tag Archives: Queensland
Lift In Home Loan Approvals Suggests Strengthening Housing Market
Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that the lift in home loans approvals over February 2013 could point to a further strengthening of Australia’s residential property market. According to recently released … Continue reading
Smaller cities most liveable for families
A GREAT deal is made of Melbourne’s much-vaunted ‘’liveability’’ and Sydney’s glam harbourside lifestyle. But for families who grow weary of the rat race, it seems the sedate Tasmanian city of Launceston is the country’s most family-friendly place. New … Continue reading
RATE HOLD WILL SUPPORT HOUSING MARKET
Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates on hold at three per cent, will likely encourage the national housing market … Continue reading
The Year That Was 2012 – Port Douglas Property Round Up
Thankfully the latter six months of 2012 have seen an increase in tourist numbers and general activity in Port Douglas. The accommodation houses and restaurants have been noticeably busier. The consequence of this is that property owners have experienced better returns. What … Continue reading
One Last Shot For De-Amalgamation In Port Douglas
Early next year we’ll be organising a Fund Raising Luncheon so that we can support an advertising campaign to get our Shire back. In summary, I’ll make a few points:* I was one of many who accepted the concept that … Continue reading
The perfect home office
Controlling wiring Making your office as wireless as possible is the way to start, but for most of us there will still be too many leads. Cable turtles will reduce the length of cords. To keep all the wiring bundled … Continue reading
RBA holds interest rate on Melbourne Cup Day
This is the first time in 6 years that the RBA has not moved interest rates in Australia on Melbourne Cup Day. The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to hold the official cash rate at 3.25 per cent– a … Continue reading
First Home Buyers in Queensland benefit from buying off the plan or building
Queensland first home buyers and the construction industry will benefit from the Newman Government’s first State Budget, which more than doubles the grant for new first home buyers. Premier Campbell Newman said first home buyers would receive $15,000 – up … Continue reading
Australians pay off mortgages at record speed
The acting CEO of Westpac, Australia’s biggest bank, has claimed that today’s homeowners are paying off their mortgages at twice the average rate for the past 30 years. Speaking in Canberra at last week’s … Continue reading
