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Tenants get more power in NSW after new legislation passes

Amendments to current rental legislation aimed to give tenants more power have passed the NSW Parliament without any changes. What does this mean for property ...

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 18 Oct 2018

Regional areas winning over capital cities as markets soften

New sales data shows that regional areas are outpacing capital cities in clearing properties for sale, against a backdrop of a softening markets. 

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 18 Oct 2018

Property commentator shares how far $500k will take you in a capital city

Investors aiming to buy low might be doing their portfolio more harm than good if growth is their goal, according to one property commentator.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 18 Oct 2018

$18m investor shares his ‘life-changing’ first investment

Since we talked to him about his investments last year, investor Scott O’Neill has seen his portfolio rise by nearly $7 million, but where did he begin, and where is he ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 17 Oct 2018

‘Quick hit’ investors losing out in Australian market, says real estate boss

The president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia has concerns about investors who are in the current market for a quick win, and is finding they are losing out to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 17 Oct 2018

Biggest capital city markets improve on affordability index

Housing affordability in key capital city markets is showing signs of life after several years of rapid deterioration, according to a national survey.

FINANCE • Wed, 17 Oct 2018

‘Wealth taxes’ in property prompt lobbying for new minister

A minister for property who cracks down on excessive and cumbersome “wealth” taxes should be considered by the federal government, according to one real estate boss

TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 16 Oct 2018

‘Easy’ capital growth strategy revealed by long-time investor

Prioritising equity and capital growth in a softening market? One investor shares his buying strategy for maximising equity in a portfolio.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 16 Oct 2018

Data reveals capital city vacancy rates, house rents hold steady

Fresh data reveals capital city vacancy rates were relatively steady over September, with the majority tightening slightly. House rents was similarly steady while unit ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 16 Oct 2018