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ASIC to make super fees more transparent

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is initiating reforms that are designed to make superannuation fees more transparent and easier to understand.

Brokers pressured to meet volume targets

By requiring mortgage brokers to meet volume targets to retain accreditation, lenders are disadvantaging borrowers and encouraging some brokers to engage in risky behaviour, said Peter White, executive director of the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA).

Should ‘punitive measures’ on foreign investors be eased?

Following the downturn in building activity that started in March, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) said the nation’s housing sector has “already stepped back” in its role as a major driver of the Australian economy. 

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Aussies are snapping up villas in Bali

Beijing clamps down on overseas investment

Gold Coast mayor considering new casino development

Mirvac focuses on residential projects

Market uncertainty is restraining buyers in Brisbane

Foreign developers are transforming Melbourne

A budget of $400,000 won’t take you very far

Majority of investors made sacrifices to buy property

74% of Aussies think rentvesting is a good strategy

Unprecedented investment is pouring into Hobart

Auctions rise to highest level since June

Homes selling for $1m reach record highs

Offshore private investors snap up office assets

Mirvac to launch Oz’s first build-to-rent apartments

Foreign investors are eyeing luxury Aussie real estate

Many regional cities have robust property markets

Underquoting is hampering real estate buyers

The case for social impact investments

Building market will decline over next three years – report

Will Canadian-style taxes on foreign investors work in Oz?

Quarterly trend in capital gains is moderating

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