2 min read Investor Strategy 08 JAN 2024 The 8 ways a buyer’s agent can assist in property transactions From scouting for your first property to growing your portfolio, buyer’s agents can help you navigate the... READ NOW
3 min read Investor Strategy 03 JAN 2024 SPI’s top 10 podcasts for 2023 What did our listeners enjoy the most across the year? We unpack the 10 biggest podcasts of 2023. READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 03 JAN 2024 What is stopping Australians from property investing? In spite of economic downturns, real estate remains a robust investment vehicle, endowing the investor with protection... READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 22 DEC 2023 Just how stressful is buying a property in Australia? As Australia’s property investment landscape grows more complex, it becomes worthwhile to gauge how stressful it can... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 21 DEC 2023 Drop in vacancy rates ‘no cause for Christmas cheer’ The latest data reveals a decade-low rental vacancy situation is stirring in Sydney. READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 21 DEC 2023 WA set for building laws overhaul The Western Australian government has revealed its most significant reforms to building and construction laws in more... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 DEC 2023 Booming population puts stress on Perth’s affordability status A leading executive has revealed that strong population growth is keeping the pressure on Western Australia’s... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 20 DEC 2023 Defective driveway costs a warning to the construction sector A concrete business has been held to account after it did not comply with a building remedy order whereby workmanship... READ NOW
3 min read Investor Strategy 19 DEC 2023 The 4 big worries for investors heading into 2024 A top economist has identified major concerns for the year ahead, but believes that investors still have reasons to be... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 18 DEC 2023 Rate rises don’t put a dent in WA new home sales Western Australia is bucking construction trends when it comes to residential construction. READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 15 DEC 2023 Engineered stone to be outlawed across Australia from 1 July 2024 Engineered stone will no longer be a commonplace feature in Australian homes, following a nationwide ban on the... READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 14 DEC 2023 On working smart: The top 5 reasons why Aussie investors use buyer’s agents As property investors grow their portfolios, arming themselves with the right tools trumps learning every nook and... READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 12 DEC 2023 What kind of investor uses a buyer’s agent? There is no one-size-fits-all to investing. However, certain determinants influence an investor’s tendency to want to... READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 11 DEC 2023 Bushfire warning: 500k east coast buildings deemed ‘high risk’ this Summer With a hot and dry summer expected, an alarm has sounded over the huge number of Australian buildings at high risk of... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 07 DEC 2023 1 in 2 strata buildings have serious defects in NSW A new report has found more than half (53 per cent) of strata buildings across the state had serious defects between... READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 05 DEC 2023 ‘Double dip’ on the horizon for property prices, says economist While a dwelling supply shortfall has had the upper hand this year, high interest rates and their lagged impact are now... READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 04 DEC 2023 There are 3 kinds of investors – what kind of investor are you? Property investing is a tricky endeavour, but with the right strategy, budding investors can find their way to pulling... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 30 NOV 2023 Better building protections for home renos flagged in Victoria Builders who take deposits for major renovations or building projects will be heavily penalised if they don’t have... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 28 NOV 2023 1 in 3 Australian homes are cheaper to buy than rent More than one-third (or 36.3 per cent) of homes across the country are cheaper to buy than they are to rent at current... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 28 NOV 2023 Should landlords engage in ‘mutual agreements’ with tenants? According to a leading real estate executive, mutual agreements can be a win-win for both landlords and tenants. READ NOW
2 min read Finance 27 NOV 2023 Another rate raise ‘to put a further 75k mortgages at risk’ If the Reserve Bank increases rates next month, almost one-third of mortgage holders will be stressed by repayments,... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 27 NOV 2023 Engineered stone ban gets backing from SA government The state has thrown its weight behind the banning of engineered stone, which has become a commonplace feature in... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 24 NOV 2023 Act now for serious building defects, owners corporations urged Time is “running out” for owners corporations wanting to register for an NSW initiative that looks to address... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 15 NOV 2023 Borrowing power has dropped $200k for the average Aussie The average Australian has seen a 30 per cent drop in their borrowing power since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 14 NOV 2023 Why your mortgage matters Here’s the biggest secret to getting a better return on your investment property. READ NOW