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Do Victoria’s commercial property concessions go far enough?

The Victorian government has announced further relief for commercial tenants struggling with rent payment as part of its “new and improved” Commercial Tenancy Relief ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 30 Aug 2021

Buyers and sellers to benefit from new REIWA accreditation

A new specialised accreditation program is set to help anyone dealing with property to find the right professional for the job, thanks to the Real Estate Institute of ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 27 Aug 2021

Brisbane apartment prices play catch-up

While some capital city apartment markets struggle from the absence of overseas migration and international students, Brisbane’s apartment prices are well on their way to ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021

Auction activity upset expected once again

Localised lockdowns are still wreaking havoc on weekend auction expectations.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 26 Aug 2021

Gold Coast delivers double-digit growth

Queensland’s Gold Coast has emerged as one of the best-performing real estate markets over the past year, recording double-digit price growth for both houses and units

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 25 Aug 2021

Lockdown market requires ‘realistic’ investors

While the rental market has displayed resilience over the first half of 2021, investors are well advised to manage their expectations moving forward as lockdowns continue ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 25 Aug 2021

‘Too much policy’ harming landlords amid lockdown

Behind rental protections and support packages, landlords are left with the burden of navigating a series of administrative challenges and unraveling considerable red ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 24 Aug 2021

Tenants and landlords asked to work together in lockdown

With the Australian Capital Territory extending its lockdown, the government has urged landlords, tenants and rental providers to work together closely over the coming ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 23 Aug 2021

How far can $700k stretch across Australia’s capital cities?

It’s long been a feature of Australian real estate that a capital city’s location will have some influence on how much bang property owners can get for their buck.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 20 Aug 2021