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Musings on a Future plan for Melbourne
Musings on a Future plan for our capital city municipalities. This week I read with interest Melbourne’s newly released ‘discussion paper’ produced by the City of Melbourne entitled ‘Future...
Governments must stop meddling in property markets – and negative gearing has to go
Governments must stop meddling in property markets – and negative gearing has to go By Catherine Cashmore Tuesday, 26 June 2012 Balancing a real estate market is not an easy task. Too...
We must encourage regional and rural living to house and feed our growing population
We must encourage regional and rural living to house and feed our growing population By Catherine Cashmore Tuesday, 05 June 2012 This past week, another revolutionist was busy plotting the future...
Obsessive perceptions with Australia’s housing market.
Obsessive perceptions with Australia’s housing market. Like many others, I was somewhat taken aback by the comments put forward by Margaret Lomas last week in relation to negative gearing – significantly,...
The Rate Cut – good news? Or Bad news?
The Rate Cut – good news? Or Bad news? Once again the drop in interest rates has been promoted widely as “good news” for the housing market, with Wayne Swan taking ample credit as he attempts to...
The true purpose behind housing policy.
The true purpose behind housing policy. Any regular reader of Property Observer will be well aware of the industry wide aversion to first home owner grants. Steven Keen was one of the first to highlight their...
Australia’s Housing Market - The uncertainties and Certainties.
Australia’s Housing Market - The uncertainties and Certainties. Balancing a real estate market is not an easy task. Too much supply and prices fall – too little and they rise and in this...
Negative gearing is unethical
Negative gearing is unethical By Catherine Cashmore Tuesday, 24 April 2012 I love reading reports that predict real estate movements. You’ll hear it trotted out frequently that we’re...
Hidden costs of a Good Education
Hidden costs of a Good Education Julia Gillard has always been a passionate advocate for education and although there’s been heated debate over the Gonski reform package, there would be few to disagree that our...
The Downsizing Realities of our Property Market – ‘To where’ do Retirees Move?
The Downsizing Realities of our Property Market – ‘To where’ do Retirees Move? The idea that demographically we’re moving into a nation of downsizers is somewhat debateable. Certainly...