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Highlights from this week: Something that many buyers don’t bother to do that can cost thousands of dollars Why sellers should do a building inspection How to sort your finances up front Negative talk and speculation has a negative impact on the market Queensland benefits from overpriced Sydney and Melbourne...

In his column for Switzer, John McGrath discusses potential changes to new home loans. The goal posts for residential lending have moved again, with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) now asking the banks to limit the number of new loans issued to both investors and owner occupiers...

Financial planner Stephen Vick outlines what makes investment grade property and why a focus on growth rates will outperform most other strategies including renovation. Transcript: Kevin:  My guest in studio is Steve Vick. Steve is the managing director of Nexus Private Wealth Management. Steve from a financial...

Peter Maddison the host of Grand Designs Australia is our guest with a sneak peek at what we can expect to see in the new series and he talks about the influences on Australian housing design. Transcript: Kevin:  The new season of Grand Designs Australia is opening on Lifestyle....

Plan Melbourne is the topic we take up with Michael Yardney.  The Melbourne population is tipped to almost double to 8 million people by 2051. So how will the city cope and will it continue to be awarded as the most liveable city? Transcript: Kevin:  A few weeks ago...

With so much talk about negative gearing and whether the Federal Government should support it or dump it, we seek the opinion of an accountant – Allan Mason - who once looked after the finances for one of Australasia’s richest men.  You might be surprised...