10 Feb 2021 - The ASX is set to open higher this morning as tech stocks advanced in New York. There is also optimism in the US regarding further stimulus and strong quarterly results from some of their major companies. The AUD rose as the greenback weakened slightly. And Infratil (ASX:IFT) announced a new CEO.
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Apartment prices in pockets of Sydney and Melbourne are significantly lower than a year ago, creating new opportunities for first-home buyers to get a foot on the property ladder.
The federal government has also provided a boost for first-timers, confirming to this masthead that it would make a further 10,000 places available in its highly popular First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) from July 1.
Property prices are taking off again but some inner-city suburbs in our two largest cities have unit and apartment prices significantly lower than a year ago.
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Under the scheme, buyers can put down just a 5 per cent deposit on a property but still avoid expensive lenders’ mortgage insurance. This insurance is normally required with a deposit of less than 20 per cent and can run to tens of thousands of dollars.
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Australian Bureau of Statistics visits Norfolk Island to build engagement and recruit local staff ahead of 2021 Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will visit Norfolk Island this month to recruit staff and build engagement with key stakeholders in preparation for the 2021 Census.
Census Manager for Norfolk Island Dennis Robson said, ‘the major purpose of the visit is to continue engaging with community groups to ensure their continued cooperation in the lead up to the Census on Tuesday 10 August.
‘We want to ensure that our processes are effective and efficient to improve the quality of Census data for Norfolk Island.
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