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Opal Tower report released, ‘significant works’ required

The NSW government has found Sydney’s Opal Tower is structurally sound, but “significant rectification” works are required to repair and strengthen the building.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 15 Jan 2019

Opal Tower unit prices tipped to tumble, valuer weighs up pros and cons of buying

Investors who bought into the Opal Tower are facing short-term value dives, but could this be an opportunity to swoop for long-term gain? We spoke to a valuation expert ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 14 Jan 2019

Top 6 property resolutions for 2019

Successful property investing is much more about a strong gameplan than timing the market, and these simple strategies can help investors maximise returns and protect ...

FINANCE • Mon, 14 Jan 2019

Tax, rental considerations of upsizing and downsizing

Whether an investor upsizes or downsizes, they’ll be left with one home they’re living in, and one they’re not. Smart Property Investment’s editor Phil Tarrant shares how ...

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 14 Jan 2019

‘Fast tracked’ policy push for medium-density housing tipped to impact NSW

The attempt to bridge the gap in medium density housing may have an unfortunate side effect of reducing the value of properties, an expert has stated.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 11 Jan 2019

Perth’s top price growth suburbs for 2018 unveiled

New data has shown the top 10 suburbs in Perth for price growth over calendar year 2018, with luxury property seeing a rise in popularity.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 11 Jan 2019

New house supply approvals at 5-year low

Analysis of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows new house approvals in November declined to their lowest point since August 2013

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 11 Jan 2019

National survey reveals states' growth expectations

Confidence in property markets' growth has slipped in Australia, but there are some states recording positive growth expectations for 2019. 

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 10 Jan 2019

Accounting giant predicts when Sydney and Melbourne will recover

Both the Sydney and Melbourne markets are softening, and one global accounting giant has mapped out when the two markets are expected to move into growth territory. 

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 10 Jan 2019