2 min read Hotspots 20 FEB 2020 Dishing the dirt on distressed property data Distressed property listings are well renowned for giving lucky buyers a better deal – so what exactly are they, and... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 20 FEB 2020 10 areas netting 25% returns in NZ If you’ve ever considered investing across the ditch, there are 10 areas that have delivered returns of at least 25... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 19 FEB 2020 Vacancy rates drop in parts of NSW The vacancy rate across most parts of NSW is getting lower, according to new research released by the REINSW. READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 18 FEB 2020 Bushfire building standard hits public domain With the public release of the Australian Standard for building in bushfire-prone areas, an industry association has... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 18 FEB 2020 Volume jump hasn’t curtailed clearance rates Higher volumes have not diluted demand across Australia’s housing markets, with preliminary reports showing auctions... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 17 FEB 2020 Low rates, rising house prices ease debt woes Record low mortgage rates and rising property prices are improving households’ comfort with debt in the major cities... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 17 FEB 2020 February sees bump in consumer sentiment Consumer sentiment rose 2.3 per cent in February, as public concern over the Australian bushfire crisis and coronavirus... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 13 FEB 2020 The Valentine’s Day trap Australians are less enamored by the notion of Valentine’s Day than they have been in previous years, with a new... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 12 FEB 2020 Rental bond woes unveil realtor’s trust money issues An investigation that stemmed from revelation that a realtor employee had misappropriated rental bond money has... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 11 FEB 2020 Investors bear brunt of ‘loyalty tax’ Loyal investors have been hit hardest by the pricing gap between new and existing customers, new data has revealed. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 11 FEB 2020 Inner-east Brisbane suburbs prime for investment in 2020 The stability that it has demonstrated over the years has proven Brisbane’s potential as a property market. How can... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 11 FEB 2020 Airbnb and the insurance issue Investors who open up their homes for use as short-term rentals could find themselves in hot water without adequate... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 10 FEB 2020 Auction volumes double week-on-week Auctions across the combined capital cities have seen another surge with strong figures posted for the week just gone. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 07 FEB 2020 Strong tenant demand pinpointed in office markets Office markets across the majority of Australia are remaining strong, with Sydney and Melbourne CBDs posting vacancies... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 06 FEB 2020 The price perk of looking to the lower quartile Median property values might not be the best point of pricing reference for investors on tighter budgets who are... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 05 FEB 2020 Expert insight: How will Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra perform in 2020? After 2019, dubbed as the “year of two halves” due to significantly opposing market movements, how will the capital... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 04 FEB 2020 Expert insight: How will Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth perform in 2020? After 2019, dubbed as the “year of two halves” due to significantly opposing market movements, how will the capital... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 03 FEB 2020 January sees rebound for housing values New data from CoreLogic has revealed growth in housing values across every capital city for the month of January. READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 03 FEB 2020 The pitfall of property flipping People who are flipping properties on a regular basis should be wary about whether or not they are classified as being... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 31 JAN 2020 New data reflects healthy environment for home buyers and renters REIA says the latest consumer price index (CPI) figures are good news for home buyers and renters. READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 31 JAN 2020 Talking tax: The importance of understanding your obligations Property investors may be good at researching where to buy, what their rental returns will be like and working how to... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 JAN 2020 Affordability and accessibility are barriers for potential renters The Australian private rental market has been deemed inaccessible, unaffordable and insecure for Australians who would... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 30 JAN 2020 Clearance rates, auction volumes bounce A “significant increase” in clearance rates and auction volumes was reported over the December quarter, according... READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 29 JAN 2020 The case for Canberra’s office market No longer just a public service bubble, Canberra has seen an increase in private sector activity in recent years,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 JAN 2020 Victoria’s growing communities win infrastructure support New and improved community facilities will soon be available in a number of Melbourne and surrounds’ fastest growing... READ NOW