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No idea where house price will go, I just make an observation/statement less job more cut cant be good for people confident taking on debt. There will always be buyer and seller in all market whether you can get price you want is dependent on jobs, interest rate, sentiments etc...

Which department? There is a blanket banned across departments on recruitment Email sent out to senior staffs stops all recruiting activities If an offered has not went out the door before 31st of October No contractor are to be renew without authorization From the head of the department that...

Investing is a lonely journey, do what you feel is comfortable and agree with whatever they say.

Things look grim for Canberra http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/pressure-mounts-for-public-service-job-cuts-20131105-2wzt5.html Went to an auction in Curtin, price 10% off their value and vendor decided to sell.

I dont think it matter too much what degree you do at uni as long as he is focused and know what he want to do in life.....most degree will leads to some jobs provided you know what you want to do... I always know what I want to do since year 10 and my parents play a big part in encourage me...

I have similar problem, bank for some reasons like people keep chucking their cash in the banks and show them they can save and don't believe people can be debt free and make a killing :mad: I told them I don't keep cash...I only keep cash when share trades above intrinsic value and I don't...

Most jobs I got offered ask for you to under go security clearance but doesn't required you to have one. Once I start the job they begin the process...takes any where between 6 weeks to 3 months.... Seriously rule out a good suitable candidate just because they currently don't hold a clearance...

Probably AFP ...they have random drug test and stuff and very generous leave and pay...

you can paid for your own clearance out of pocket

A tough time to look for jobs in Canberra :eek: ... I know a few people lost their jobs and unemployed for more than 6 months already. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/theres-no-hero-on-either-side-of-politics-for-canberra-20130815-2ryaw.html have you tried entry level like help...

If you know your business and your stocks ....stock market is great for put and call options...I am not talking trading options but a unique way to collect premium with time .... I do it all the time in the stock market -:) 3% every 3 months doing it for years ...collect a few thousand bucks...

http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2013/04/canberra-unit-glut-hits-landlords/

Wise move ...not many people pay attention to capital preservation I seen a few paper millionaires in my time :-) and when it came undone they regret not taking money off the table when they can... Having learned from other mistakes I always preserve my capital...I may not make as much if...

Around extra 1200 new units come on line this year, more development in the pipe line and a few more high rise come on to the market toward the end of this year and more in 2014. I say you looking at extra 2000-3000 new units/apartment come on line next few years they also open up new...

Australia is moving toward the US style land tax system, wait another 10-15 years see your rate bill and cry :( .. Land tax for PPOR in US can run into 10-15K a year This is the most reliable way of collecting tax for local councils than stamp duty..no need for boom as long as people own...