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Hotspots 10 JUN 2024

Where to find affordability in Australia’s 3 biggest capitals

Underpinned by solid investment fundamentals, these major city suburbs are hiding in plain sight.

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Tax & Legal 10 JUN 2024

Qld’s new rental laws are now in effect

Price hike restrictions, domestic violence provisions, and mandatory training for agents are just some of the changes...

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Hotspots 10 JUN 2024

Are these 6 Sydney suburbs on your radar?

Nestled alongside more famous neighbours, these hidden gems offer Sydneysiders a taste of the good life without the...

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Investor Strategy 10 JUN 2024

Over half of all Australian homes at risk of natural disaster

Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino asserted “we need to ensure all Australians have a place to call home without fear of it...

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Investor Strategy 10 JUN 2024

Brisbane property market update – May 2024 

Throughout May, there was a significant shift in the rankings of Australia’s most expensive capital city markets....

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Investor Strategy 07 JUN 2024

How planning can revolutionise your property game

Proactive property investors have a vital advantage over those who hit the panic button when trouble comes their way.

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

1 in 8 mortgage holders have missed repayments: Survey

New research has found a “worrying” number of home owners struggling to meet their mortgage repayments.

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

National vacancy rate hits 10-month high

The latest national rental vacancy figures show green shoots for the severely contracted market.

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

Aussies looking to make green home upgrades can now apply for low-cost loans

Installing energy-saving upgrades like rooftop solar and home batteries are now a lot more financially viable for many...

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2024

Victoria mulls mandates for energy efficiency in rentals

Requirements for ceiling insulation, draught-proofing, hot water efficiency and cooling could be brought in as soon as...

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Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2024

FHB market resurgence puts pressure on a particular type of property

New loan approvals are up almost 10 per cent since autumn 2023, signalling a revival of young buyer confidence.

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Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2024

Brisbane takes over as Australia’s second-most expensive city

The Queensland capital has beat Canberra and Melbourne for the second-highest median dwelling value, a position it has...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2024

Regional relocation reignited: Why Millennials are leading the charge

Internal migration across the nation has soared in the first three months of the year, according to the latest Regional...

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Hotspots 04 JUN 2024

Wattle Grove offers investors the best of both worlds

This Western Australian hotspot is attracting residents looking to cut out the bustle of the big city and embrace the...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2024

8 in 10 young Aussies prepared to sacrifice their dream home

New research has revealed that young home buyers are willing to compromise on property features, size, and even safety...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2024

Dismal building approvals further distance Australia from housing target

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that building approvals in April...

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Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

Australian home prices hit a new record

The latest figures show that home prices climbed to a fresh peak in May 2024, with the month recording a 0.3 per cent...

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Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

Affordability filter launches on rental listings platform

As Australian tenants find themselves priced out of rentals, realestate.com.au has launched a new search filter.

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Investor Strategy 31 MAY 2024

NSW increases housing targets

The NSW government has announced it will provide community funding to local governments that exceed the state’s...

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Investor Strategy 30 MAY 2024

Affordable rental properties vanish as costs keep climbing

A new report has found listings of affordable rental properties to have plummeted over the past year.

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Hotspots 30 MAY 2024

NT hinterland: Darwin’s ‘best-kept secret’

A sprinkling of suburbs in the outer ring of Darwin are booming in this year’s dry season market.

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Finance 29 MAY 2024

An economist’s top tips for getting the best mortgage deal

When it comes to refinancing a mortgage, smart strategy could save you thousands of dollars a month.

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

PIPA: Governments scapegoating investors for ‘bloated’ social housing backlogs

Despite increasing property taxes on private investors by 73 per cent since 2012, governments have failed to reinvest...

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

Property taxes deliver $3.5bn above what Qld budgeted

New research released by the Property Council of Australia (PCA) has revealed that the Queensland government...

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2024

5 Sydney suburbs that are expected to outperform the market

A new report has revealed the harbour city suburbs across a variety of price points that are likely to see higher than...

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