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Aussies increasingly fearful of property boom

While consumer confidence is at an 11-year high, Aussies are becoming increasingly fearful of the property boom, with expectations of further price increases at their ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 14 Apr 2021

Strict cap on short-term rentals delayed following criticism

Following widespread criticism from councils and online rental companies, the introduction of NSW’s planned holiday rental code of conduct has been pushed back by three ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 14 Apr 2021

Government ‘pleased’ with property price growth

The government said it is not concerned about the RBA’s warning that the financial system could be rocked if there’s a debt blowout, in fact it is “very pleased” that ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 13 Apr 2021

Why you should steer away from reno TV shows

Mum and dad investors are being warned against turning to renovation reality television for inspiration when looking to boost interest in their property.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 13 Apr 2021

City buyers swarm NSW South Coast, creating unseen conditions

Properties on the NSW South Coast are selling on average 20 per cent above expectation as the coastal market heats up.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 12 Apr 2021

Regional markets clock ‘unbelievably’ tight vacancy rates

Regional markets are holding on strong, with vacancy rates well below 1 per cent across a majority of states.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 12 Apr 2021

WA’s property price growth revised upward

REIWA has revised its forecast for Western Australia’s property price growth, following a strong first quarter.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Apr 2021

House prices to add another 20% if banks don’t slam the brakes

Chatter about the possible introduction of macro-prudential controls to slow house price growth is increasing, while reports suggest that restriction in neighbouring New ...

FINANCE • Fri, 09 Apr 2021

RBA admits ‘optimistic borrowers’ could boost risk in housing market

The Reserve Bank of Australia has issued a caution, noting that optimistic borrowers could lead to a deterioration in the quality of lending, increasing the risk in the ...

FINANCE • Fri, 09 Apr 2021