1 min read Hotspots 27 FEB 2020 ‘Untapped’ opportunities flagged for Australia’s middle markets The 2020 calendar year is shaping up to be a big one for investors looking to capitalise on Australia’s middle... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 26 FEB 2020 Hunt for yield driving alternative investments The low-rate environment means investors are moving towards financial product assets and away from property to earn... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 26 FEB 2020 Melbourne land sales up 17% New research has revealed a spike in Melbourne land sales for the December quarter. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 25 FEB 2020 FHBs struggling to understand home loan processes First home buyers are finding the home loan application process “time consuming and inconvenient” as they struggle... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 24 FEB 2020 Auction clearance rates go from strength to strength Continued auction momentum has been recorded again, with the week just gone seeing 2,446 homes across the combined... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 24 FEB 2020 Victorians urged to consider loans to combat combustible cladding Victorian property owners are being prompted to immediately begin fixing potential issues with combustible cladding... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 24 FEB 2020 The credit conundrum of not paying council rates Non-payment of council rates should no longer appear as a black mark on an individual’s credit file, according to a... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 FEB 2020 Stronger housing market extends 'wealth effect' The strong upward trend in home-buying intentions is translating into higher motor vehicle spending intentions,... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 21 FEB 2020 Mixed RBA signals cloud rate outlook Analysts are in two minds about the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy strategy, with recent remarks from governor Philip... READ NOW
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