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  • 21 October 2016

Apartments, apartments, apartments everywhere, on the streets and in the news. There are particular warnings about the dangers in buying apartments off-the-plan, and Graham Hand experienced the pain and the pleasure watching a project evolve. For over two years with his daughter, they blogged on the construction of their apartment, receiving over 70,000 views.

Pleasure and pain: a personal journey buying off-the-plan

Buying off-the-plan introduces uncertainties on completion and quality, and owners endure the delights, delays and dilemmas of buying a promise ... and a dream. Follow the blog to see if it's worth the journey.

Is the housing market in bubble territory?

Everyone from the Reserve Bank Governor down is talking about apartment prices, and worrying about the consequences for the economy, and especially our banks. How does Australia's leading futurist interpret the data?

Improving ETF selection based on principles and data

The transparency of the index structures underlying ETFs allows a deeper analysis of the market exposures in what seem like similar funds, and surprising differences are revealed.

Five types of smart beta ETFs on the ASX

The five main types of smart beta ETFs are all represented on the ASX, bridging the gap between active and passive funds at an attractive price point and grabbing market share.

Shrinking shorts not shrinking opportunities

Although the amount of shorting on the ASX has fallen, there are many opportunities among the different types of shorts to enhance performance while managing the risks.

Deflation is good

Opinion piece on deflation and why trying to defeat it has serious drawbacks. Deflation benefits end consumers and is particularly beneficial to those on fixed incomes, including retirees and poorer people.

The need for a radical solution to low inflation

Opinion piece on why deflation or low inflation is dangerous and compromises central bank policies. Radical strategies may be necessary to steer better economic growth and certainty.

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