Melbourne’s changing demographics affecting property market

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Four inner-western and inner-northern Melbourne suburbs have offered the best investment value, according to the Annual Recommended Suburbs Survey of the Melbourne-based independent research advisory firm Nyko Property. The suburbs, Footscray and Maidstone in

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SPAA backs ASIC warning on SMSF property investment

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) fully supports the ASIC statement issued on Wednesday that strongly warns the real estate industry about agents recommending investors to use an SMSF

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Strong income yield makes property investment attractive

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The current spread between returns on cash and returns on well-managed property funds means the unlisted property sector will continue to provide good outcomes for investors during 2013, says Mark

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House prices up, as first home buyers return to the market

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Median house prices across Australia’s capital cities have increased over the June quarter by 1.4 per cent, with other dwellings up 0.6 percent, according to the latest data from the

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Advisers’ action crucial for ongoing investment success

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Denison Funds Management (‘Denison’) today said that advisers pay a crucial role in holding in fund managers accountable to their investors.    While many investors may be unhappy with poorly performing

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Housing affordability improves -Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report

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The June quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has found that affordability across Australia has improved slightly for four consecutive quarters. Median weekly family income is now

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Zenith reaffirms rating on Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust

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The Healthcare Property Trust (HPT) is a sector specific, open-ended unlisted property trust representing a mature fund within the sector with a solid established track record. Strategically placed to provide

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Zenith rates GDI No.36 Perth CBD Office Trust Recommended

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The GDI No. 36 Perth CBD Office Trust (the Trust) is a single asset, closed ended unlisted property fund. Strategically placed to provide investors with exposure to the strong Perth

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S&P Assigns Three-Star Rating To MLC Global Property Securities Fund

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today removed from ‘On Hold’ and assigned its three-star rating to the MLC Global Property Securities Trust. We placed the fund ‘On Hold’ last year

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Global REITs to deliver 8-12% returns in 2011 underpinned by economic improvement and dividends, says INGIM

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Global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are expected to continue to deliver positive returns for the third year running, as an improving global economy and growing dividends help them continue

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