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Apartments in Melbourne set to reach the next level. Source: Financial Review

What’s in store for Melbourne after the elections?

In the recent Victorian State Election, the Labor government led by Premier Daniel Andrews won a second four-year term, defeating the Liberal opposition by an increased majority of 52 seats. To be sure, Labor has grand plans for Victoria lining up to be executed, but investors will be more concerned about what’s in store for …

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Victoria Smashes NSW for the Second Time in a Row

Once again, Victoria has overtaken New South Wales (NSW) as the state with the strongest overall economic performance rankings in Australia. Margin lender CommSec’s latest quarterly (Oct 2018) State of the States report has revealed that Victoria has come out top in several key indicators, namely economic growth, employment, construction activity and population growth. This is …

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Investing in Australian property: what is the purchase cycle like? Image: New York Times

A Guide to the Australia Property Investment Purchase Cycle

You’ve decided on an Australia property investment but have no idea what the purchase process entails. This article will guide you through some of the stages in the investment process. It starts with choosing a property that fits your budget and investment goals, and appointing an agency that can take you through the purchase process — unless …

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Australia's population has passed the 25 million mark, driving the demand for housing.

Australia’s Population Growth Not Slowing Down

Compared to developing nations with far stronger population growth rates, Australia is expanding pretty quickly for a developed country. Last month, Australia’s population officially ticked past the 25 million mark, according to the latest data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – 33 years earlier than projected! Over the last three years, the nation’s …

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Australia has had 6 Prime Ministers in the last 11 years. As Scott Morrison now takes the helm, Australia and the rest of the world watch to see what's in store for the country economically and politically, as well as the effects of this new leadership on the housing market. Image credit: CNN

New Australian PM Scott Morrison: A Property Person’s Prime Minister

Exactly one week ago, Malcolm Turnbull saw his three-year reign at the helm replaced by former treasurer Scott Morrison, following much political chaos within the ruling Liberal party. Australians and foreign investors alike will be keeping an eye on what happens to the economy and housing market. Here’s a snapshot of the new Australian PM. …

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