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    Auckland Housing Market vs Australia

    I am not sure whether people know, but Auckland housing has moved into boom conditions with it rising over 13% over the past year. I am wondering if Auckland is a possible leading indicator for Australian housing? NZ has also had declining interest rates. Australian capital cities could...
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    All signs point to a house price hike

    Interesting article from the Business Spectator Stephen Koukoulas In my pre-Christmas piece I mused that house prices could rise by around 10 per cent this year. There was not a lot of opportunity in that column to expand on the background to that forecast but it is apparent that such a...
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    Prahran or South Yarra to live - any streets to avoid?

    I think that the best part of South Yarra is the section bounded by Toorak Rd, Punt Rd, Commercial Rd and the Sandringham Rail line. It is close to all the amenities of Chapel St, Prahran market, Toorak Rd, South Yarra Station and the Botanical Gardens area. It is also very quiet. Nice...
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    Tell us about your first IP/PPOR

    First PPOR 2 bed 1930s semi-detached one of a pair in South Yarra for $227 in 1998 Spent $150k renovating in 2005. Now rented out and worth approx $1mil First IP Other semi house next door for $600k in 2006. Worth approx $900k
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    Planning Permit Application bfr Settlement

    Hi I have just purchased a house with a long settlement. 120 days. I was thinking about renovations and I was wondering if it was possible to submit a planning permit before settlement with the council? Does anyone know? Thanks for your help
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