1 min read Hotspots 01 JUN 2021 REIQ slams ‘investment killer’ rental reforms proposal The Greens and the Real Estate Institute of Queensland have butted heads over proposed rental reforms, which the latter... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 25 MAR 2021 The NSW property market is rebounding but some regions are soaring ahead of the rest 2020 was a year of anxious landlords and tense tenants, but the tide is certainly turning as rental markets flourish... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 MAR 2021 Melbourne, Sydney continue struggle towards rental market recovery While the national residential rental vacancy rate has remained steady, Melbourne and Sydney are still struggling... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 02 MAR 2021 Perth’s rental stock dries up Perth desperately needs an influx of rental stock in the market to provide renters with more housing options, an expert... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 JAN 2021 8 ways to maximise your rental returns Being an active participant in the entire leasing process is the best way to maximise an investment property’s value,... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 JAN 2021 Australia is in the midst of ‘the biggest rental crisis in history’, expert says Australia’s property market has never been more paradoxical, with intense rental pressure recorded in a majority of... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 JAN 2021 Rental rates record decade-high rise in December The rental market finished the year strong, with December clocking the largest monthly increase in rental rates since... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 14 JAN 2021 Best cities for rental performance revealed COVID-19 has undeniably altered the property market in 2020, with a clear shift in tenant priorities affecting the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 NOV 2020 National rental decline eases over September quarter National rental values decreased to -0.2 per cent during the September quarter from -0.5 per cent over the June... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 22 OCT 2020 Perth vacancy rate hits 13-year low Perth hits a rental crisis as its residential vacancy rate continues to rapidly decline, dropping to below 1 per cent... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 20 OCT 2020 Melbourne surpasses Sydney with highest vacancy rate Most capital cities recorded declines in vacancy rates over September except Melbourne, which now records the highest... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 25 NOV 2019 Why decreasing rent could be a good strategy As counterintuitive as it sounds, decreasing rent could turn out to be a beneficial move for rental property investors.... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 OCT 2019 Rental markets see ‘sluggish’ September Rental markets continue to remain sluggish, with national rents down for the third consecutive month. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 29 NOV 2018 What is a good rental yield? Rental yield is often cited as one of the most important elements for property investment success. Find out how you can... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 22 NOV 2018 Tax time 101: Income to be declared by rental property investors Investors with properties that are genuinely available for rent are obliged to declare all rental-related income come... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 20 NOV 2018 'Bagging a bargain' easier in December, investors told Investors looking to boost their portfolio should consider the buying and yield opportunities in the market during... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 NOV 2018 Airbnb snaps up rental market share, blasts ‘deeply flawed’ report The results of a new report claims Airbnb is having a direct impact on the housing market, especially property located... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 08 NOV 2018 'Bad parental advice' foils first home buyers' strategies First home buyers often turn to their parents for property advice, which one financial planner finds is often the cause... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 06 NOV 2018 Aussie property, rentals flop in international survey According to the results of a new survey of expats and migrants, overseas residents think Australia’s quality of life... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 01 NOV 2018 Tax time 101: Expenses that rental property investors can claim Certain rental expenses can be claimed as a deduction when a property is rented or genuinely available for rent. Find... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 25 OCT 2018 Which technology will be key to the future of the rental market? A new report predicts the technology that will be at the heart of the rental industry in years to come - and it's one... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 19 OCT 2018 Hotspots reignite in WA as rental demand surges Every aspect of Perth’s rental market over the September 2018 quarter is benefiting property investors as rental... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 18 OCT 2018 Tenants get more power in NSW after new legislation passes Amendments to current rental legislation aimed to give tenants more power have passed the NSW Parliament without any... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 OCT 2018 Investment hotspots record rental drops for units Two capital city favourites for property investors reported declines in unit rents in the last quarter, according to... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 11 OCT 2018 Surprise as rental yields up to 9.2% in mining towns Fresh analysis has found some mining towns with significantly high yields – in one case, up to 9.2 per cent –... READ NOW