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Renovate your home on a budget
MORE than half of Australia's homeowners plan to renovate in the next four years, and doing it right doesn't have to blow the budget.
Beware the building cost of carbon tax
FEARS cost of carbon tax on building and construction industry will impact housing affordability.
Investors lag behind on rental rewards
ALMOST two million Aussies are set to declare rental income in their tax returns this year, but less than 40 per cent will make a profit.
Prevent a nasty property surprise
HOMEBUYERS and real estate investors are being warned to watch out for the hidden traps that may be lurking in their potential purchases.
Latest investing news
Office blocks still hot
INVESTMENT in commercial property is growing with sales jumping 24 per cent in the June quarter compared with the same period last year.
Property prices set for long pause
PROPERTY prices by the end of 2014 will be almost identical to current levels despite borrowing rates being at historic lows, an economist says.
Reaching to great heights
LIFTS are on the up and up as more homeowners strive to future-proof their house.
Woolies property group in trading halt
SHARES in a property trust created by supermarket giant Woolworths have been placed in a trading halt.
Tips to give your kitchen wow factor
THE kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home for adding value to your property.
Making backyards profitable
FORGET the in-ground pool or outdoor pizza oven, savvy property investors are getting on the "Gran-Wagon''.
Watpac shares punished by downgrade
SHARES in Watpac slumped 26 per cent late yesterday after the property group downgraded its profit forecast.
Property powerhouses dominate rich list
THE property industry has come out on top with the highest number of cashed-up players on the BRW Rich 200 list.
No changes to negative gearing
FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne Swan has ruled out supporting any changes to the existing negative gearing arrangements.
Foreign firms fire at Swan's tax changes
FOREIGN investors are being targeted in the Budget, by taking 10 per cent of the sale proceeds from the purchaser of Australian property.
4 property phases you need to know
LIKE every other investment, residential property follows a cycle. Picking the best time to buy and sell to maximise profit often depends on understanding where you are in a cycle.
Why you should buy property now
SERIOUS money is waiting to be made in property investment but most Australians don't want to know about it.
Vacant land hurts developments
A GLUT of vacant land is still hitting property developments in Queensland, according to Suncorp's banking arm.
Bank chairman's fund hits trouble
BANK of Queensland chairman Neil Summerson is overseeing a property fund that has recently lost $30 million.
Gen Y falling out of love with flats
GENERATION Y's love affair with inner city apartments could begin to sour in coming years as the lure of a house and a backyard proves too strong.