Sydney renters stay put as vacancy rates hit 9-year low
Pressure on Sydney’s rental market is showing no signs of easing anytime soon, as new data showed the harbour city’s vacancy rate hit its lowest level since November ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Sunshine Coast feels the heat from interstate buyers as virtual inspections ramp up
One Queensland region is now a cut above the rest for buyers looking to buy a property outside state lines, a new report showed.
HOTSPOTS • Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Don’t fall off the mortgage cliff: 4 questions to ask before switching to variable rates in 2023
With around 800,000 fixed-rate loan contracts expected to switch to variable rates in 2023, an expert is advising borrowers to carefully evaluate their options as they ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 10 Feb 2023
Perth, Adelaide emerge as the most competitive rental markets
The new year failed to bring good tidings to renters, as a new report showed that the number of available rental listings fell to a record low in January.
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 07 Feb 2023
‘Too damn high’: Greens reopens talks on rent freeze policy
With housing shaping up as a key issue for NSW voters ahead of the election, the Australian Greens have renewed their push for a controversial policy that was previously ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 07 Feb 2023
Perth’s property market continues to outperform East Coast amid rate rises: REIWA
While the east coast continued to deal with cooling values at the start of the year — thanks to eight consecutive hike rates in 2022 — a western state is enjoying a ...
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 06 Feb 2023
Expert sheds light on ‘optimistic’ future for the property sector
Despite the market being currently aplomb with less-than-desirable conditions, a leading demographer and media commentator explained why investors and property owners ...
Albanese government urged to review property tax systems for economic stability
To ensure Australia’s economy would avoid a recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Albanese government to engage in broader tax reforms, ...
TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 03 Feb 2023
Is the real estate market poised for a return to normal?
How will a return to normalcy scenario play out for the property market? According to the executive of a peak real estate body, it depends on several factors.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 01 Feb 2023
