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Australia's leading property e-magazine - 18th June 2010

Market Update
Australians love to talk about 4 things... football, the weather, property and interest rates.
 
And right now what’s going on with the property markets is top of mind for many Australian investors.
 
Over the last few weeks it has become obvious that the tide is slowly turning from a seller's market to a buyer's market and many people are asking; is this the beginning of the end?
 
Six interest rate rises, lower affordability, fewer finance approvals, concern about overseas economies and more properties for sale than last year have all combined to slow down the boom we have been experiencing.
 
So is this the beginning of the end?
 
To find out my thoughts on this, please read on by clicking the link below or watch my video commentary by clicking the link on the right.
 
Please click here to read Michael's latest property market update
 
Once you have read my thoughts by clicking the link above, check out the other great articles we have for you in this issue.
 
Make it a great week!
 

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Feature Articles
Does the NSW stamp duty saving mean I should buy off the plan?
Property Investment
Does the NSW stamp duty saving mean I should buy off the plan?
- By George Raptis
 
By now most property investors would have learned that the NSW government is waiving or discounting stamp duty on certain property purchases and this is making some wonder if it is time to buy off the plan.
 
The initiative is aimed at addressing the severe housing shortage in NSW and giving a boost to the construction industry and I applaud this.
 
Clearly the government’s intention is to increasing the supply of properties by cutting stamp duty to zero for people who buy off the plan.
 
But what does this mean for investors?
 
Read on to find out more... Read More
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What can you learn from the BRW rich 200 list?
Psychology of Success
What can you learn from the BRW rich 200 list?
- By Michael Yardney
 
According to the recently released BRW Rich 200 list - the rich are getting richer again.
 
They got through the challenges of the Global Financial Crisis and the total wealth of the Rich 200 members is up 19% from last year.
 
What can we learn from Australia’s wealthy individuals?
 
Read on to find out more... Read More
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Depreciation - the forgotten tax deduction
Tax
Depreciation - the forgotten tax deduction
- By Scott Brunsdon
 
Around this time every year the media turn their attention fleetingly to depreciation.
 
Their favourite statistic is that ‘80% of people don’t claim depreciation on their investment property’.
 
Read on to find out more... Read More


Market Commentary
In this short informative video, Michael looks at the question on all Australian investors minds; is this the beginning of the end?...
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What makes a super successful property investor?
Listen to one of our best WebCasts ever – a replay as Louise Bedford interviews Michael Yardney, on the subject "What makes a super successful property investor?"   Click here.
Property Briefings
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Personal Development
Reaping a multiple reward
Personal Development
Reaping a multiple reward
- By Jim Rohn
 
For every disciplined effort, there are multiple rewards. That's one of life's great arrangements.
 
In fact, it's an extension of the Biblical law that says that if you sow well, you will reap well.
 
Read on for some inspiration... Read More
Other articles
Archive favourites
Renovate your rental and reap the rewards
Property management
Renovate your rental and reap the rewards
- By Lucas McArthur
 
Whilst investors are enjoying the fruits of an extremely tight rental market at present, with historically low vacancy rates across all capital cities, this is no time for landlords to become complacent about the upkeep of their investment or over-confident about keeping their property occupied.
 
Read on to find out more...Read More
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Conveyancing minefields
Legal
Conveyancing minefields
- By Tim O’Dwyer
 
What are Section 32 Statements, and why must vendors, purchasers, agents and solicitors tread warily?
 
Read on to find out more...Read More

Other articles
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Fun Stuff
All hail these amusing headlines!
Fun Stuff
All hail these amusing headlines!
 
The following are headlines that have actually appeared in daily newspapers all over the world...Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
 
Enjoy!
 
Read on! Read More
 
Remember, if you have any Fun Stuff contributions, please send to editor@propertyupdate.com.au

Other articles
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Live music provided by the sensational "Vice Versa" band with celebrity MC John Blackman. Enjoy a scrumptious 3-course dinner, more entertainment with the live and silent auctions, and great prizes to be won, and given away.
 
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Thank you for reading.

 
EDITOR:
Bronwyn Davis
 
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