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Hotspots 09 APR 2024

Mansfield: An idyllic destination of classic hospitality and new opportunities

This Victorian Alps hotspot has activities for every pace of rest and recreation.

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Investor Strategy 09 APR 2024

Consumers warned to avoid Southeast Queensland builder

A public warning has been issued about a tradie alleged to have “ripped off” a number of customers.

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Investor Strategy 08 APR 2024

What happened to the Gold Coast’s apartment oversupply?

In the city known for high-rises, one of the region’s real estate experts explains why apartment supply has dried...

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Finance 08 APR 2024

South Australians set to save on development applications

The new fee system will make it cheaper for the majority of South Australians to lodge development applications.

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Investor Strategy 08 APR 2024

‘Our shortages are now’: The problem with pipelines

Pinning hopes on build-to-rent (BTR) projects may shoot Australians in the foot, the Real Estate Institute of Australia...

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Investor Strategy 08 APR 2024

Brisbane median house prices surpass $900k for the first time in history

Brisbane’s property price growth throughout March has re-accelerated across both the house and unit markets. Buyer...

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Investor Strategy 04 APR 2024

Angus Raine: Autumn buyers must act fast

The executive chairman of Raine & Horne believes that a unique buying window is available over the next three weeks...

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Investor Strategy 04 APR 2024

5 powerhouse cities with the strongest property markets

Relaxing housing pressure in Australia’s top-performing capital city economies are enabling buyer access to...

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Tax & Legal 04 APR 2024

Government forges ahead with tripling fees for foreign investors

The Property Council of Australia (PCA) has warned that the fee increase could put the government’s housing targets...

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Investor Strategy 04 APR 2024

10 regional investment hotspots offering affordability and stability

Many Australian regional areas offer housing below the national average – but does that make them a good investment?

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Tax & Legal 04 APR 2024

The incentives needed to boost investor activity in Australia

With Australia’s annual rent bill blowing out by $44 billion per annum over the last decade, there is a need for the...

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Tax & Legal 03 APR 2024

Victoria to strengthen residential building regulations 

The state government is delivering a wide suite of changes to the governance of the Victorian Building Authority...

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Investor Strategy 03 APR 2024

Victorian builder allegedly pocketed $100k before skipping out on jobs

Victoria’s Department of Consumer Affairs is taking action against an unregistered builder that it says failed to...

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Investor Strategy 03 APR 2024

Home values rise 1.6% in March quarter

CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6 per cent over the month, on par with February’s increase and marking...

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Investor Strategy 02 APR 2024

How sellers can take advantage of 2024’s best-selling season

As summer gives way to the chilly autumn breeze, the property market heats up. For those looking to sell a property, we...

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Hotspots 30 MAR 2024

Erskineville’s storied past yields future investment potential

In Sydney’s inner west, the Victorian terrace-lined streets of Erskineville are proving a growing draw with their...

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Investor Strategy 28 MAR 2024

Should government crack down on STRA if the impact is unclear?

In the absence of clear data showing that fewer short-term rentals will help lift vacancy rates, the industry is urging...

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Finance 27 MAR 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 consumers expect house prices to keep rising

New consumer sentiment data has shown a slight improvement in housing-related sentiment over the past month.

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Finance 27 MAR 2024

‘Shrinkflation’ hits kitchen and bathrooms renovation market

The cost-of-living crisis and higher construction costs are leading to smaller kitchens and less bathrooms in new...

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Tax & Legal 27 MAR 2024

ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as they allegedly reported certain...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAR 2024

It’s time to rethink the Australian Dream

Is Australia’s obsession with home ownership stuck in the past?

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Investor Strategy 26 MAR 2024

4-year forecast projects 28% rise in apartment rents

Australia’s major cities are tipped to see huge rental growth in high-density dwellings.

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Finance 26 MAR 2024

FHB grants obsolete amid construction crunch

Western Australia’s First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is irrelevant when there are no homes to be had, a buyer’s agent...

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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Nearly 90% of Aussie markets have seen prices leap

The national median home price has jumped a whopping 8.9 per cent since last February to hit an all-time high.

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Tax & Legal 25 MAR 2024

NSW review into land acquisition is underway

The state government has begun public consultations into the compulsory acquisition of private land.

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