Cameron Micallef                
                
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                    Cameron is a journalist for Momentum Media's nestegg and Smart Property Investment. He enjoys giving Aussies practical financial tips and tricks to help grow their wealth and achieve financial independence. As a self-confessed finance nerd, Cameron enjoys chatting with industry experts and commentators to leverage their insights to grow your portfolio.
                 
                                    
                             
             
            
    
    
    
    
            
                                            
                    
                    
                        Sydney lags as rents continue to recover from pandemic
                        The Sydney rental market is continuing to lag behind the rest of the country, official figures have revealed.
                        
                            
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                        Why regional markets will continue to soar post-stimulus packages
                        Australia’s regional property market is tipped to continue its strong growth into 2023, despite government stimulus packages being withdrawn, new research has revealed
                        
                            
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                        It is now more expensive to rent in the Gold Coast than Sydney
                        A spike in consumer lifestyle demand means it is now more expensive to rent on the Gold Coast than in Sydney, a new industry report has revealed.
                        
                            
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                        Australia’s booming house market won’t last long term: AMP
                        Despite Australia’s property market growing at a pace not seen for three decades, a leading economist suggests there are warning signs that the property boom could be ...
                        
                            
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                        'It’s now cheaper to buy than rent': Big four says 
                        Record-low interest rates mean that it is now cheaper to buy than rent, with first home buyers taking advantage, doubling their participation in the market, a big four ...
                        
                            
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                        Policy failures see houses become unattainable for young Australians, minister says
                        Australia’s booming house prices are the result of the government’s failed policies, with the younger generation now unable to afford what their parents could, a minister ...
                        
                            
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                                Fri, 16 Apr 2021                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Government stimulus drives record demand in new housing construction
                        The government’s HomeBuilder stimulus has led to a two-decade high in new houses that commenced construction, official figures have revealed.
                        
                            
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                        Property investors miss out on key tax benefits
                        With the end of the financial year fast approaching, property investors are being urged to look into depreciation or risk losing thousands.
                        
                            
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                        APRA slams ‘super for housing’ plan 
                        Allowing first home buyers to tap into their superannuation for a deposit would result in a considerable property price spike, an industry regulator has warned. 
                        
                            
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