August 1, 2010

Builders slam councils for delays

LONG delays in local council planning have been blamed for adding $35,000 to building costs in Australia’s largest new home market.

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Allco carries China firm’s investment

ONE of China’s largest diversified groups, the HNA Group, will officially open shop in Australia through its Hong Kong Aviation Company.

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Homehound launches Home Style

Homehound, one of Australia’s largest real estate portals announced the launch of Home Style – an inspiring, interactive gallery providing consumers with creative ideas for their homes.

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Bahrain bidder says it has Cubbie funds

WESTERN Gulf Advisory, a bidder for Australia’s largest cotton farm, Cubbie Station, says it had the funds two months ago.

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Bahrain bidder says it has Cubbie funds

S’pore among most active commercial real estate investors: DTZ study

SINGAPORE: Singapore is among the most active regional investors in the Asia Pacific region when it comes to cross border commercial real estate investments. Property consultant DTZ Research said investors from Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia spent a

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Banks under pressure to raise rates

DETERIORATING funding conditions for Australia’s banks will likely prompt rate hikes independent of any RBA move, a senior banker says.

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Spurt in home-starts to stall in 2011

A RECOVERY in new home-building across Australia is set to stall in 2011, according to a report published today.

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Spurt in home-starts to stall in 2011

Sink your teeth into a tasty lifestyle change

The owners’ move to Australia to be near family has resulted in a Subway franchise outlet in the Northland town of Kerikeri becoming available as a business going concern”Once they arrive in Australia the vendors plan to purchase…

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Soccer slump due to some hard facts

IN the last World Cup Australia was dudded by a referee who was duped into awarding a free kick to an Italian player, who faked a foul.

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Cubbie to set trend for foreign buys

LARGE rural properties for sale in Australia are increasingly likely to follow the example of Cubbie Station and pass into foreign ownership.