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E-commerce-fuelled demand for industrial assets reflected in most-viewed list
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E-commerce-fuelled demand for industrial assets reflected in most-viewed list
The demand for industrial and logistics assets across Australia this year – sparked by unprecedented growth in e-commerce – is reflected in the list of the 10 most-viewed properties on realcommercial.com.au in the last 12 months.
Federal Budget 2020: Top takeaways for businesses and commercial sector
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Federal Budget 2020: Top takeaways for businesses and commercial sector
The Federal Government has delivered one of Australia’s most important budgets in decades, as it plots a path out of the financial challenges wrought by COVID-19. Small to medium businesses, the manufacturing industry and farming …
Victorian Government announces $3 billion coronavirus business support package
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Victorian Government announces $3 billion coronavirus business support package
Victorian businesses will share in $3 billion worth of coronavirus financial assistance after the State Government announced the biggest financial support package in the state’s history.
Developers increase calls for Victorian COVID-19 stimulus
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Developers increase calls for Victorian COVID-19 stimulus
Property developers have stepped up calls for the Victorian government to move quickly to stimulate building projects or risk the state’s key growth engine stalling.
Banks, APRA to cushion impact as loan ‘cliff’ looms
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Banks, APRA to cushion impact as loan ‘cliff’ looms
The prudential regulator and the banking industry are in deep discussions about cushioning the impact of the nation’s looming financial “cliff” by trading a longer period of loan deferrals for extended capital relief.
Australian retail sales post biggest surge in history
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Australian retail sales post biggest surge in history
Panic-buying of groceries and ­household products such as toilet paper, pasta, flour and handwash amid an escalating fear of the COVID-19 pandemic drove the biggest ever monthly jump in retail spending, ABS data has revealed.
What will Australia’s economy look like after COVID-19?
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What will Australia’s economy look like after COVID-19?
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is “many weeks away” from easing coronavirus restrictions as the country works towards flattening the curve. While we wait for social distancing measures to be relaxed, it’s worthwhile considering what our economy will look like post COVID-19.
Property solid amid questions over interest rates
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Property solid amid questions over interest rates
Funds inflow to property investment will continue, underpinning solid returns in the short term.
Berejiklian’s plan to slash migrant intake ‘problematic’ for economy
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Berejiklian’s plan to slash migrant intake ‘problematic’ for economy
Gladys Berejiklian has previously called for New South Wales’ migrant intake to be halved. Experts say that would spell bad news for property.
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