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Hotspots 09 AUG 2021

Melbourne commercial vacancies reach 20-year high

Melbourne’s fifth and sixth lockdowns have left a toll on the city’s commercial real estate market.
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Hotspots 09 AUG 2021

Queensland tops HIA scoreboard

It’s a good time to be a property investor in the Sunshine State.
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Hotspots 09 AUG 2021

Victorian government guarantees rent relief for commercial tenants

Eligible commercial tenants across Victoria will be provided with rent relief as the reintroduction of the Commercial...
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Finance 06 AUG 2021

COVID-19 has Australians asking big questions about mortgages, and finding new answers

Digital mortgages are faster and leaner than the alternatives, so why do 80 per cent of Australians still opt for the...
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Hotspots 06 AUG 2021

Dwelling construction suffers setback but remains high

The ‘HomeBuilder effect’ is fading for the parts of the market where it had the greatest effect.
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Hotspots 06 AUG 2021

Property market update: Sydney, July 2021

Sydney showed resilience amid a prolonged COVID-19 lockdown, as record-low rates and a steep decline in listings drove...
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Hotspots 06 AUG 2021

How COVID-19 has changed commercial property

By entrenching flexible work, COVID-19 has changed the way office space is used, while helping industrial property...
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Hotspots 05 AUG 2021

Melbourne, Perth drive weekly auction activity

Capital city auction activity is expected to rise over this weekend, with an increase in volumes on the back of strong...
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Hotspots 05 AUG 2021

Brisbane property market update July 2021

This article will highlight what has been happening in the Brisbane Property Market during July 2021.
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Hotspots 05 AUG 2021

Key property trends revealed and how they’re shaping the market

We’ve heard it before – the property market is in rebound, prices are rising, buy now. But how exactly are the...
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Hotspots 05 AUG 2021

Lockdown-envy cited as Sydney property investors turn towards Darwin

Sydney might be locked down, but the NSW property investors are always on the lookout for the next hotspot. 
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Brisbane Olympics set to boost commercial property

Brisbane’s residential and commercial property markets are set to receive a huge boost in property price growth, as...
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Metropolitan exodus continues as construction loan boom dwindles

The number of new loans being issued for construction doubled over the last 12 months, but the conditions driving this...
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Tax & Legal 04 AUG 2021

The tax trick that property investors need to get their renovation deductions in order

Knowing the difference between renovations and repairs can mean the difference between a timely tax return and an audit...
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Need for housing intervention questioned as lending cools

Investor activity appears to be slowing, with new data revealing a very slight increase in investor lending...
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Capital city listings down as lockdowns disrupt market

The latest wave of localised lockdowns have led to significant falls in property listings across affected areas, new...
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Hotspots 03 AUG 2021

Property investors locking-in their gains while rental yields are ‘historically’ high

Data suggests that investors are moving to consolidate their profits while they can. 
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Hotspots 03 AUG 2021

Despite a July dip in listings, Perth’s property market continues to sizzle

While July did a number on local listings, Perth buyers weren’t deterred by the rainy weather.
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Hotspots 03 AUG 2021

Can the Olympics propel Brisbane to the million-dollar club?

Just how high can Brisbane’s prices soar as the 2032 Olympic Games heads to the Sunshine State?
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Finance 03 AUG 2021

RBA makes cash rate call for August

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its latest call on the official cash rate.
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Auction clearance rates rise amid steady volumes

Despite localised lockdowns, the auction market has continued its recovery, new data has revealed.
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Landlords forced to ‘carry the can’ following Victoria’s lockdown

As the state re-emerges from strict lockdowns, Victorian landlords are being asked to “carry the can” for...
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Housing market loses steam amid affordability constraints

While the market remains strong, its growth cycle has tapered as housing becomes less affordable, new research has...
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Tax & Legal 02 AUG 2021

Income, interest and capital works deductions: What property investors need to know to steer clear of the ATO

Australia’s tax collector says it is ready and willing to apply extra scrutiny to the tax returns of those with an...
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Capital cities break price growth records

Canberra may have dominated the market with double-digit growth and the steepest price acceleration in almost three...
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