Sasha Karen

New property-focused social media platform launches

A new online platform that combines a property listing portal and a social media platform has launched.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Airbnb snaps up rental market share, blasts ‘deeply flawed’ report

The results of a new report claims Airbnb is having a direct impact on the housing market, especially property located in tourism hotspots, but Airbnb Australia has come ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 09 Nov 2018

Top reasons properties pass at auction

New research shows what both real estate agents and property owners see as the major causes of a property being passed in at auction. 

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 09 Nov 2018

Investor lending hits record lows over September

Fresh statistics from the ABS reveal the number and value of lending is down, according to real estate experts.

FINANCE • Fri, 09 Nov 2018

Big Rockhampton infrastructure spend tempts investors

The Prime Minister’s announcement of $800 million towards a new infrastructure project in Central Queensland means good things for the local area, but what does it mean ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 08 Nov 2018

Data reveals most expensive, affordable capital city regions

New analysis has found which of Australia’s major city regions contain affordable property, and which are the most expensive.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 08 Nov 2018

Optimism after third quarter decline in SA market

The third quarter in South Australia recorded a decline in property sales, but the president of a South Australian real estate body is optimistic for the next quarter.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 08 Nov 2018

'Bad parental advice' foils first home buyers' strategies

First home buyers often turn to their parents for property advice, which one financial planner finds is often the cause of fundamental missteps at the beginning of their ...

FINANCE • Thu, 08 Nov 2018

A 4-point checklist for securing finance

A finance broking executive has shared the non-negotiable features of a good property investment, which also contributes to securing finance in the current market. 

FINANCE • Wed, 07 Nov 2018