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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2025

ACT ‘near the bottom’ of national housing ranking

The ACT’s residential building conditions have come under the spotlight with the territory recording a dire result on...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2025

The value of a proactive approach to property management

Amid increasing regulation and low rental supply in Victoria, an industry expert has highlighted that the success of a...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2025

Commercial property recovery gains momentum 6 months into 2025

Six months into 2025, the commercial property market has strengthened its recovery with demand for prime industrial and...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2025

Land prices hit new high as sales slump to record low: HIA

Australia’s median residential land price hit a record $369,530 by 2024, as sales plunged to a two-decade low due to...

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Hotspots 03 JUN 2025

Perth records $780k median house sale price amid decrease in supply

Perth’s property market continues to boom, with the city’s median house and unit sale prices rising in May,...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2025

New home sales hit highest level in April

New home sales surged by 16.5 per cent in April, reaching a 12-month high, with Western Australia leading the charge.

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2025

Home values up, building approvals down

Rate cuts have ignited some activity in the market and as a result, home values have risen across the country. However,...

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Investor Strategy 02 JUN 2025

Retail sector tops Perth’s commercial market for quarterly price growth

Retail property was the top performer of Perth’s commercial market at the start of 2025, driven by rekindled investor...

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First Property Buyer 02 JUN 2025

Rentvesting no longer the ‘fallback option’

Borrowers are adapting to a challenging housing market by increasingly turning to rentvesting.

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Investor Strategy 02 JUN 2025

Melbourne leads monthly dwelling growth

National dwelling values have increased in May to a new record high of $809,000, up for the fifth consecutive month,...

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Tax & Legal 29 MAY 2025

Qld portable home builder to pay over $2m for failing to supply

A Toowoomba-based portable building provider has been ordered to pay over $2 million following a Fair Trading...

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Hotspots 29 MAY 2025

Aussie suburbs where mortgage repayments are cheaper than rent

A fresh study has revealed some hotspots where mortgage repayments can be cheaper than weekly rent.

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2025

Green is gold: Energy-efficient homes selling for 14.5% more nationally

Energy-efficient homes have been fetching premium prices nationwide as buyers have turned to green energy and...

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2025

Older units set to lead Perth’s property surge

As the Perth market continues its growth, buyers have been turning to older unit blocks for more affordable options,...

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First Property Buyer 29 MAY 2025

Victorian opposition announces stamp duty reform plan

The Liberals and Nationals would abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties worth up to $1 million.

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Cost of balcony surges to $400k amid move to higher density living

Balconies, patios, alfresco living and other outdoor spaces have become the quintessential features of Australian...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Investor exodus threatens rental supply, REINSW warns

The Real Estate Institute of NSW has reported a sharp decline in investor activity, leading to increased rental...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Competition heightens as buyers surge into the market

Following the latest RBA rate cut, buyer sentiment has increased, with one-third of Australians believing now is a good...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Supply crunch tied to slower growth in dwelling prices

A new report revealed that slowing price growth in early 2025 had been driven by Australia’s failure to meet its...

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Finance 27 MAY 2025

NAB and Urbanise partner to streamline strata payments

Strata managers and property owners will soon enjoy faster, simpler payments with a new integration between NAB and...

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Hotspots 27 MAY 2025

SA leads property market rankings

Following a rise in investor loans, first home buyers’ activity, adequate housing policies, and streamlined building...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Investor revival reshapes property market as owner-occupier growth stalls

Despite a rise in first home buyer activity, investors are re-entering the property market at a pace three times faster...

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Hotspots 27 MAY 2025

Budget-friendly infill homes: Top 6 areas under $850k

With limited housing supply and increased competition, buyers are eyeing vacant urban land to build under $900,000 and...

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Investor Strategy 22 MAY 2025

Regional housing markets still outperform capitals, but gap is closing

While regional dwelling values are still rising faster than those in capital cities on a quarterly basis, the...

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Investor Strategy 22 MAY 2025

SA leads property market rankings

Following a rise in investor loans, first home buyers’ activity, adequate housing policies, and streamlined building...

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