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Hotspots 07 JUL 2023

Where will Brisbane build to accommodate 3 million residents by 2028?

Brisbane is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, with the greater city area set to surpass 3 million by...

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Hotspots 07 JUL 2023

Hamilton: Where south-west Sydney’s prices meet Newcastle’s charm

What do you get when you mix city convenience and coastal living? One of Australian investors’ most desired suburbs.

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Hotspots 07 JUL 2023

Why commercial property could be poised for a ‘turning point’ in 2024

While 2023 is forecasted to be a low point for commercial property total returns, an expert explains why 2024 will be...

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Hotspots 06 JUL 2023

Experts warn housing market not in the clear despite cash rate pause

For the second time since last May, Australia’s central bank has held the cash rate, much to the relief of many...

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Hotspots 05 JUL 2023

Brisbane’s resilient property market defies odds

Property buyers still have a healthy appetite for Brisbane. For the fourth month in a row, Brisbane property prices...

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Hotspots 05 JUL 2023

Dwelling approvals up in May: ABS

Compared to this time last year, building approvals were still 9.8 per cent lower.

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Hotspots 05 JUL 2023

Why winter can’t chill Perth’s housing market

Perth properties flew off the shelves in record time in June as appetite for a slice of the affordable Western...

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Hotspots 04 JUL 2023

RBA makes July cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered the first cash rate decision of the new financial year at its monthly...

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Hotspots 04 JUL 2023

Sydney leads the charge as national home values rise again

As the latest full financial year drew to a close, Australian house prices increased for the fourth month running...

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Hotspots 04 JUL 2023

6 ways to tackle the roadblocks to Australia’s housing problem

Rather than fixating on rent caps and freezes, a new report advocates for a “comprehensive approach” that targets...

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Finance 04 JUL 2023

Are government grants hurting housing affordability?

An economist with RMIT has urged the government to stop “pumping money into the housing market”.

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Tax & Legal 04 JUL 2023

Beware of tax-related scams, warn authorities

Australians are cautioned to remain vigilant against tax-specific scams that entice victims with promises of lucrative...

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Finance 03 JUL 2023

Reminder: NSW’s new stamp duty scheme kicks off on 1 July

They were promised during Chris Minns’ election campaign and now the state’s updated stamp duty provisions have...

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Tax & Legal 03 JUL 2023

What property owners should know about WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act

Western Australia’s laws to protect Indigenous sites of cultural importance come into effect on 1 July 2023, and they...

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Tax & Legal 30 JUN 2023

Rental bidding outlawed in South Australia

In a proactive response to the ongoing housing crisis, the South Australian government has taken a decisive step by...

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Hotspots 30 JUN 2023

1 in 10 Melbourne and Sydney property sellers suffer losses: CoreLogic

Over one in 10 property sellers in the country’s two biggest capital cities incurred a loss on their property sale...

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Hotspots 30 JUN 2023

What does FY2024 have in store for Australia’s commercial property sector?

Will the Australian market fare somewhat better than other jurisdictions despite ongoing uncertainty?

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Finance 28 JUN 2023

Government finalises HomeBuilder extension

The Albanese government has announced the deadline for existing HomeBuilder applicants has been officially extended.

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Tax & Legal 27 JUN 2023

8 of the best EOFY tax tips for landlords

It’s never been more important for investors to be prepped for tax time, according to a real estate expert.

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Hotspots 26 JUN 2023

2 Aussie cities make world’s ‘most liveable’ list

The friendly rivalry between Australia’s two largest cities continues on the global stage, as one capital city...

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Hotspots 26 JUN 2023

Which capital city are Aussies flocking to?

Despite its pandemic-induced woes, Melbourne remains the most popular city for internal migration, according to data...

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Finance 26 JUN 2023

Which postcodes are most at risk from higher interest rates?

A new report showed the weight of higher interest rates may potentially fall disproportionately on regions already...

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Tax & Legal 26 JUN 2023

‘First step’ rental reforms pass in NSW as Premier promises more

The NSW government has passed the suite of rental reforms it introduced in May, albeit without a controversial ban on...

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Hotspots 26 JUN 2023

How will each capital market perform over the upcoming financial year?

As the new financial year approaches, a report predicts the expected rebound in property values will unfold in...

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Tax & Legal 26 JUN 2023

Spotting financial abuse of elders in real estate transactions

New data highlights the importance of being on the lookout for financial abuse of elders when it comes to the transfer...

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