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First Home Buyers Continue To Lose Ground
Home lending for owner occupiers rose only marginally in July and the first home buyer market continued to weaken.

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  Renovation levy bites homeowners
The Housing Industry Association today warned that a new tax on home renovations represents another attack on homeownership in NSW.

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  Economy Slows, Housing Endures Weaker 2005/06
The Australian economy slowed significantly in the June 2006 quarter, vindicating the decision by the Reserve Bank to leave interest rates on hold.

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Building approvals stronger-then-expected: economists
Australian building approvals rose by more-than-expected in August, supporting a decision by the central bank to tighten interest rates that month.

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Interest rates on hold as national accounts record modest growth
With the nation's accounts stagnating, the Reserve Bank has decided to maintain the status quo with interest rates, at least for now. 

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Property Council Applauds Cuts to Red Tape
The Property Council today welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Planning that will see a reduction in planning red tape.

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Australian Pavilion opens 7 September at Venice Architecture Biennale 2006
The Australian Pavilion at the 10th Venice Architecture Biennale will open on 7 September to over 25,000 of the world’s leading architects, city planners and urban experts in attendance at the three-day preview.

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