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Finance 06 APR 2021

RBA reveals April cash rate call - April 2021

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its April call on the official cash rate, following its decision to cut the...
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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

HomeBuilder drives record-breaking housing approvals data

Aussies are no longer able to get their hands on the government’s HomeBuilder program which, judging by the latest...
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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

Affordable housing a winner in South Australia

South Australians have shown their enthusiasm for cheap property – and a new affordable housing development just 2.5...
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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

Properties in Perth selling at fastest pace in 15 years

Properties in Perth are selling at the fastest pace in 15 years, with the median time in March down to just 17 days,...
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Finance 01 APR 2021

NSW government accused of ‘passing the buck’ on rental issue

The COVID-19 recovery bill that was introduced into NSW Parliament last week does nothing to support tenants or...
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Hotspots 01 APR 2021

National home values rise at fastest pace in over 30 years

CoreLogic’s national home value index has recorded its fastest rate of appreciation in over 30 years, with capital...
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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Investors steer away from Australia’s biggest capitals

Investor confidence in Sydney and Melbourne is down considerably, with the lack of international population growth,...
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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Australian house prices soar 500% in 25 years

Australian house prices have surged by as much as 500 per cent in the past 25 years, according to fresh data from...
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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Auction markets see record highs

Unprecedented buyer demand has pushed auction prices to record highs across capital city markets, a new report has...
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Finance 31 MAR 2021

Property investors miss out on key tax benefits

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, property investors are being urged to look into depreciation or...
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Hotspots 31 MAR 2021

Hotel manager takes on holiday rental market

A former hotelier has swapped hotels for homes as COVID-19 transforms the way Australians look to holiday.
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

Why Perth is top of mind for property investors

Perth has emerged as a fan favourite among property investors, with the timing of the market and the forecasted price...
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

Melbourne property values reach record high

After months of lagging behind other capital cities, Melbourne has finally regained its footing, with values rebounding...
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

CBD reactivation critical to economic growth

CBD occupancy will be key to maintaining the momentum of Australia’s economic growth now that government stimulus...
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

Adelaide’s property market steams ahead with 7% growth

Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Adelaide has witnessed continued growth, outpacing its capital city counterparts in...
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Hotspots 30 MAR 2021

New Qld hotspot sees sales double

Australians are flocking to the Whitsundays as the ongoing international travel ban pushed them to look closer to home...
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Hotspots 29 MAR 2021

Queensland property market shines in new report

The latest Queensland Market Monitor from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland revealed that almost every region saw...
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Hotspots 29 MAR 2021

‘Buyers’ fright’ blamed for Perth rental famine

Despite displaying resilience amid the COVID period, with dwelling prices and population surging, Perth still has yet...
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2021

10 of Australia’s most affordable regions

With housing affordability an ever-increasing issue within metro capital cities, more buyers are seeking alternative...
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2021

Housing markets where all resales posted strong gains

Regional areas and lifestyle markets dominated the list of the most profitable housing markets in Australia, a new...
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2021

Surging property listings fail to house low-income earners

Despite a surge in listings, low-income earners are continuing to be left behind, as governments begin to unwind their...
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2021

Tasmania pushes out rental support measures to June

The Tasmanian government has announced an extension of its financial support schemes for landlords and tenants to...
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Hotspots 26 MAR 2021

Property market update: Perth, February 2021

While Perth remains as the country’s most affordable capital city housing market, the WA capital’s long-awaited...
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Hotspots 25 MAR 2021

Is now a good time to invest in Perth?

With a number of its regions showing green shoots of recovery following a tumultuous year marked by COVID-19, is it...
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Hotspots 25 MAR 2021

Australia’s most profitable regions revealed

Profit-making dwelling sales have surged across the country, but the sellers in Hobart are among those that profited...
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