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Government has the right objective but the wrong measure
11 August 2010
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr David Airey said today’s announcement by the Government to provide cash incentives for workers to relocate is a creditable objective but the wrong measure.
“The appropriate measure is the removal of state based property taxes, such as conveyancing duties”,
he said.
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Mortgage Choice named #1 broker
06 August 2010
Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is delighted to be recognised for the second year running as number one broker on the Top 25 Brokerages list compiled by The Adviser magazine.
It is an exciting year for Mortgage Choice, which has accumulated an impressive catalogue of other accolades, including Retail Aggregator / Originator of the Year at the 2010 Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia Awards and number two franchisor on the Top Franchise list compiled by strategic marketing intelligence company 10 Thousand FEET.
Chief Executive Officer, Michael Russell, said the company was thrilled with the recognition. “We are honoured to be recognised as the top mortgage broker for the second year in a row by a well respected broking industry publication,” he said.
To download the full media release, click here.
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RealestateVIEW.com.au acquires myhome.com.au
06 August 2010
RealestateVIEW.com.au General Manager Petra Sprekos today announced the successful acquisition of former PBL-owned internet property site myhome.com.au.
Ms Sprekos said that this acquisition complements realestateVIEW.com.au’s existing offer for estate
agents and consumers around Australia and will substantially increase content.
“In particular, it will add to our strength in New South Wales and Queensland, with over 2,000 agencies already listing on the site in these states.
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Property developers feel they are carrying the recovery load
05 August 2010
Business Outlook research released by St.George Bank revealed business leaders in the property development sector are the most likely to say they are leading Australia’s economic recovery compared to 11 other industry segments surveyed.
A significant 75% of business leaders surveyed in the property development sector said their industry is leading other industries in the nation’s recovery, well ahead of the construction industry (63%), the primary industries and infrastructure sectors (58%) and finance and insurance sector (58%).
Property development business owners (82%) are also above the national average (75% nation) to believe recovery is underway.
The property development sector (90%) is also amongst the most likely to believe different sectors are recovering at different speeds.
To download a copy of the full media release, click here. |
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Digital Switchover Taskforce property and landlord brochure
06 August 2010
Between 2010 and 2013, analog free-to-air TV signals in Australia are being switched off and replaced with digital-only signals. Landlords and property investors need to check now to make sure their properties are digital ready, to ensure tenants will be able to receive digital TV signals once the analog signals are switched off in their area.
The Digital Switchover Taskforce has information brochures available for landlords and property managers. A PDF version of the brochure can be downloaded by clicking here. You might want to include a copy of the brochure when sending out your end of month invoices or corporate newsletter.
To order your free copies of the brochure for landlords call the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13.
We hope that the brochures will be a useful resource for both property managers and investment property owners, as Australia switches over to digital TV. |
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