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Hotspots 16 JUL 2024

Why Western Sydney is getting ready for ‘a new gold rush’

Over the coming decade, Greater Western Sydney is expecting an explosion of new residents. How long is the region’s...

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Finance 16 JUL 2024

Could ‘the bank of family and friends’ get you on the property ladder?

With no end of affordability issues in sight, social funding is being touted as a new way for aspiring Australian...

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Tax & Legal 15 JUL 2024

Tax and Airbnb: What you need to know

Airbnb is a hero of the sharing economy. By matching property owners with potential guests, it’s an alternative...

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Investor Strategy 15 JUL 2024

More than 800 new homes approved in Melbourne

The Victorian government has authorised three major developments across Melbourne that will “deliver hundreds of new...

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Finance 15 JUL 2024

7 in 10 buyers prepared to move without a 20% deposit

As house prices rise, buyers are increasingly looking to alternative finance pathways to purchase their next home.

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Investor Strategy 15 JUL 2024

Selling a Sydney property? Here’s how to beat the competition

For those looking to sell a property in Sydney this winter, good strategy is essential.

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Hotspots 12 JUL 2024

10 of Perth’s most affordable suburbs in FY24

Perth has long been hailed as one of Australia’s cheapest capital cities – and even with recent gains, there’s...

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Investor Strategy 12 JUL 2024

6 surprising ways to reduce investment risk

Property investment comes with inherent risks, but careful planning can mitigate the worst effects of bad luck.

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Finance 11 JUL 2024

Are Australia’s skyrocketing construction costs finally settling down?

Residential construction costs could finally be stabilising, according to the latest data.

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Hotspots 11 JUL 2024

2 affordable Qld suburbs set for success

Even with property prices climbing ever higher, there’s still some areas offering good value for investors.

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Investor Strategy 11 JUL 2024

The need to prioritise the ‘micro’ over ‘macro’ for auction success

In today’s ever competitive auction landscape, taking the extra step to filter through the noise and analyse an...

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Finance 11 JUL 2024

A concerning number of Aussies have ‘ditched or downgraded’ their property insurance

As the cost of living continues to bite, a new survey has shown many Australians have chosen to swap, scrutinise, or...

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Hotspots 10 JUL 2024

Buy a home with broad appeal in Tarragindi

Transport, culture and nature are all within arm’s reach of Tarragindi, in Brisbane’s south.

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Investor Strategy 10 JUL 2024

‘Housing affordability to worsen’ as industry confidence drops

A recent Property Council of Australia release has claimed that due to a cocktail of influences, housing affordability...

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Finance 08 JUL 2024

Are Aussie buyers missing out on the chance for cheaper conveyancing costs?

A plan to bring cheaper conveyancing to Australians across the country has been stalled by the discontinuation of a...

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Investor Strategy 08 JUL 2024

Dwelling approvals up but still ‘well below target’

The number of homes approved to be built saw an uptick in the month of May – a good sign for our housing and...

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Hotspots 08 JUL 2024

Lakelands lets investors get in on the ground floor

In the northernmost reach of Mandurah, a new suburb is in the process of being developed to draw on the area’s...

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Tax & Legal 08 JUL 2024

Which NSW councils will be using AI to fast-track DAs?

The NSW government’s plan to use AI to speed up development approvals has entered the trial phase.

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Tax & Legal 05 JUL 2024

Tax planning: Critical things investors can do to maximise returns and minimise liabilities

As a property investor or home buyer, tax planning is crucial. Done correctly, it can significantly enhance your...

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Finance 05 JUL 2024

How could property prices perform under a 14th rate rise?

Home prices bounced back over 13 rate rises to reach new highs in 2024 – but would another one trigger a change to...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUL 2024

Perth’s rental market enters new 2-speed phase  

Perth’s severe rental shortage is drawing investors from all parts of Australia keen to capitalise on strong rental...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUL 2024

Australia’s top 10 solar powered suburbs

A new report has revealed which suburbs are most embracing of the switch to renewable energy.

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Tax & Legal 04 JUL 2024

WA planning reforms will cut back red tape

Western Australians looking to undertake small residential projects can now undergo a simpler approval process.

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Tax & Legal 03 JUL 2024

WA’s STRA register is now open

Owners who register their holiday let properties by September 2024 will get to skip the $250 annual registration fee.

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Tax & Legal 03 JUL 2024

Engineered stone is now banned: What property owners need to know

A nationwide ban on engineered stone has now come into effect. If you have a contract to have the material installed,...

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