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Homebuyers have spring in their step
MORE than 100,000 people are ready for a home-buying spree experts predict will jump-start Sydney's property market.
Downsizing your home? Prepare yourself
EMPTY-nesters and families downsizing homes facing stiff competition in the mid-price range.
Follow Yellow Brick Road to buy a home
FIRM gives first home buyers a boost by removing lending requirement for proof of savings.
Auction spike signals fear of spring slump
PROPERTY markets are maintaining their steam, but analysts warn of harder times in spring.
Banks deny homeowners cash to upgrade
EXPERTS say lenders are taking a hardline stance and are increasingly blocking homeowners from bridging finance.
Investors jump in as properties increase
INVESTORS targeting off-the-plan apartments hoping for short-term gain will be "disappointed".
Facebook, not BBQs, the new hot property
REAL estate agents replace traditional sausage sizzles with gimmicks and gadgetry to lure buyers.
Island holiday homes beckon for Aussies
AUSSIES are taking advantage of the strong Aussie dollar and budget flights to buy holiday homes overseas.
Landlords count cost of tenants from hell
MORE landlords forced to claim insurance as number of thefts and value of stolen property rises, an insurer says.
Sydney backwaters become very desirable
REAL estate shock as waterside suburbs increase in value faster than the rest of Sydney.
Sydney backwaters desirable and expensive
REAL estate shock as waterside suburbs increase in value faster than the rest of Sydney.
City of houses out of reach in affordability
HOUSING affordability plunges to near-record lows, with aspiring home buyers feeling worst of it.
'Ponzi borrowers' at risk of property crash
LOCAL property investors in too much debt with housing bubble at risk of bursting, analyst says.
Home buyers 'should wait until spring'
PROPERTY prices are set for a major tumble in spring after a winter plateau, expert predicts.
Australia's two-speed property market
Demand for property in Melbourne and Sydney is strong but there's uncertainty everywhere else, Ray White says.
Super rich on mansion bargain hunt
WEALTHY buyers have shrugged off interest rate rises and a falling share market to splurge on prestige homes.
Saving money by going green at home
Government green schemes are on hold but there are still many ways to save by going green.
Questions mortgage-shoppers should ask
IT pays to ask yourself some hard questions about your future life plans and investments when you're looking for a home loan.
Home loans fall as interest rates bite
HOME loan commitments fell to a nine year low in June as the housing market continued to deteriorate, economists say.
'Mormonville' scam preyed on pensioners
WOMAN accused of $4 million scam involving a bogus land development for church members.
