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Landlords rejecting pet owners missing out

Landlords who reject tenants with pets could be missing out on increased profit, according to one landlord insurance provider.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 30 Aug 2017

‘The great Australian dream’ threatened by limited supply, increased demand

The release of a new report states that without any major changes to the property market, the lack of property supply is set to get worse.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Perth’s rental yields falling, capital growth outlook still strong

A study by a real estate agency has revealed rental increases are not keeping up with property price increases, and shouldn’t be prioritised.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Greens’ policy ‘out of touch’ with Queensland rental market

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has declared the Greens’ “Renter’s Rights” policy as detrimental to the rights of landlords. If implemented, they believe ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 25 Aug 2017

Interest only loans proving less popular

New data reveals property owners are slowly, but surely, turning away from Interest Only (IO) loans, and towards Principal & Interest (P&I).

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 25 Aug 2017

Low housing turnover signalling ‘warning bells’ for housing industry

The latest data from CoreLogic shows house sales over the last 12 months have been trending low, with experts pointing to affordability issues as the culprit.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 24 Aug 2017

Perth property that can save investors a year’s salary

Investors looking to purchase in Perth may be happy to know that when compared to prices last year, property values have fallen an equivalent of one year’s salary, ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 23 Aug 2017

Major rebound predicted for Brisbane property market

Due to rising population figures, wages and competitive pricing, a rebound of property prices is expected to occur soon.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 23 Aug 2017

Demand in Victoria set to outnumber supply

New data reveals demand for housing in Victoria is high, but in the not-too-distant future new supply won’t be able to meet that demand.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 22 Aug 2017