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$120m Park Ave project to benefit South Melbourne

Australian real estate lender and investment manager MaxCap Group announced on Wednesday that it had arranged funding for the $120 million “Park Ave” project in South ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 21 Oct 2020

‘Time-limited’ opportunity in Perth market available for astute buyers

Perth’s affordability and high rental yield offer a window of opportunity for property buyers, but it could be limited as stock in established areas continues to tighten

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 21 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 vacancy rate across the nation.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 20 Oct 2020

Auction clearance rates strengthen as Melbourne activity ramps up

The combined capital city preliminary auction clearance rate improved this week as volumes rose across major capital city markets, led by activity in Melbourne and ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Property market update: Perth, September 2020

Time and time again, Perth has proven its resilience as a property market despite economic turbulence. Will the Western Australian capital city market come out stronger ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 19 Oct 2020

Loyalty tax: Who is paying for it?

“Loyalty tax” stands as one of the hidden charges on mortgage holders, who could be blindly loyal to their bank and paying for it without even knowing it.

FINANCE • Fri, 16 Oct 2020

Property market update: Brisbane, Part 1 September 2020

Despite being in its first recession in nearly three decades, the Queensland property market is believed to be tipped for strong growth. How will Brisbane and the rest of ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 Oct 2020

Property market update: Melbourne, September 2020

Following a series of two lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, the Melbourne property market is believed to be ready for reopening. Is the Victorian capital truly ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Oct 2020

Rate cuts possible on Melbourne Cup Day: expert

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could be looking to adjust official interest rates on Melbourne Cup Day for the first time in more than a decade, according ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 07 Oct 2020