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Sydney’s rocky spring setback only temporary, key suburbs expected to shine

The opening weekend of spring was met with disappointment, but as the weather warms up, so too will buying and selling, especially in some key suburbs.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 07 Sep 2018

Mortgage rate hikes bad for entire property market: CoreLogic

Analysis by property analytics company CoreLogic has shown the recent loan rate hikes by the big banks are likely to do much more harm than good.

FINANCE • Fri, 07 Sep 2018

APRA investor measures have ‘run beyond their usefulness’: industry body

The continuous imposition of restrictions on property investors by the nation's regulator continue to turn investors away and “have run beyond their usefulness”, an ...

FINANCE • Fri, 07 Sep 2018

Vic rental reforms ‘unfair, unworkable and impractical’: REIV

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill is expected to be debated by the Victorian Parliament this week. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria claims this Bill needs ...

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 06 Sep 2018

Housing affordability sees strides in short-term, falls off in long-term

While housing affordability may be improving in the short-term, the situation is actually worsening in the long-term, according to new research from CoreLogic.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 06 Sep 2018

Perth vacancy rate reaches 3-year record

Over the last three years, the Perth rental market has been the best it’s ever been due to a low-vacancy rate.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 06 Sep 2018

South Australia Budget 2018–19 — What property investors need to know

The South Australia budget has been handed down and there are a few things that investors should keep an eye out for that could raise the value of their portfolios, as ...

FINANCE • Wed, 05 Sep 2018

Sydney’s Northern Beaches ‘oblivious’ to greater city trends

While Sydney overall is recording less than stellar growth, the Northern Beaches are bucking the trend with strong sales and price growth.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 05 Sep 2018

3 big property investment myths busted open

With the current state of investing in Australia, there are a few misconceptions that can confuse even the smartest investor. Here are three commonly held misconceptions. ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 04 Sep 2018