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Regional areas winning over capital cities as markets soften
New sales data shows that regional areas are outpacing capital cities in clearing properties for sale, against a backdrop of a softening markets.
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Property commentator shares how far $500k will take you in a capital city
Investors aiming to buy low might be doing their portfolio more harm than good if growth is their goal, according to one property commentator.
Tenants get more power in NSW after new legislation passes
Amendments to current rental legislation aimed to give tenants more power have passed the NSW Parliament without any changes. What does this mean for property ...
TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 18 Oct 2018
$18m investor shares his ‘life-changing’ first investment
Since we talked to him about his investments last year, investor Scott O’Neill has seen his portfolio rise by nearly $7 million, but where did he begin, and where is he ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 17 Oct 2018
‘Quick hit’ investors losing out in Australian market, says real estate boss
The president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia has concerns about investors who are in the current market for a quick win, and is finding they are losing out to ...
Biggest capital city markets improve on affordability index
Housing affordability in key capital city markets is showing signs of life after several years of rapid deterioration, according to a national survey.
FINANCE • Wed, 17 Oct 2018
‘Wealth taxes’ in property prompt lobbying for new minister
A minister for property who cracks down on excessive and cumbersome “wealth” taxes should be considered by the federal government, according to one real estate boss
TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 16 Oct 2018
‘Easy’ capital growth strategy revealed by long-time investor
Prioritising equity and capital growth in a softening market? One investor shares his buying strategy for maximising equity in a portfolio.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Data reveals capital city vacancy rates, house rents hold steady
Fresh data reveals capital city vacancy rates were relatively steady over September, with the majority tightening slightly. House rents was similarly steady while unit ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 16 Oct 2018