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Property market eases in June quarter

The latest data from CoreLogic shows capital city dwelling values had a combined minimal rise of 0.8 per cent in the June quarter, the slowest quarterly rate growth since ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 03 Jul 2017

Smart property investors need to target Perth “Cinderella” suburbs, says real estate CEO

According to a real estate CEO, property buyers should be taking advantage of the upcoming upswing in the Perth property market during this new financial year, with ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 03 Jul 2017

Landlord v property manager – who can do the job better?

Managing an investment property by yourself can save you money, while a property manager can help out a time-poor investor. However, is it worth an investor’s time to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 30 Jun 2017

Victoria tops list as best state or territory for migration

NSW and Victoria are the most attractive states for newly-arrived immigrants, accounting for 40.6 per cent and 35.4 per cent respectively of overseas migrants.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 30 Jun 2017

2016 census state-by-state breakdown of rents and mortgages

How much does each state and territory pay in rent payments and mortgage repayments? We look at the latest snapshot from the 2016 census and find out.

FINANCE • Thu, 29 Jun 2017

How updating a garage door can add $20,000 to a property

Two previous The Block winners explain how spending less than $5,000 to update a garage door can add up to $20,000 in value to a property.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 29 Jun 2017

Granny flats to improve property up to 21%

A modular home building company is calling out for investors and first home buyers to consider adding a granny flat to their property, claiming a potential yield of ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 28 Jun 2017

6 reasons to avoid investing in Sydney

The managing director of a property market researcher and buyers’ agency is claiming Sydney shouldn’t be considered by property investors, and offers six reasons why they ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 28 Jun 2017

What the 2016 census reveals about property

The latest snapshot from the 2016 census has been unveiled, revealing details of Australia’s overall property market, and how much we’re paying in rent and mortgages

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 27 Jun 2017