Sasha Karen

No value rises as capital cities mostly hold steady, few decline

No capital cities recorded a rise in value changes over the last week, but there were still some capital cities that fared better than others, according to the latest ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 03 Sep 2018

The top 40 hotspots that ‘pay for themselves’

Want to find property that can cover its own holding cost? New research has found the five best suburbs in each capital city that can do just that.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 03 Sep 2018

The one key ingredient investors need right now to succeed

If you want to succeed in the world of property investment, editor Phil Tarrant’s buyer’s agent says there is one key ingredient that investors need.

FINANCE • Fri, 31 Aug 2018

Building approvals for July let down by crucial state

Analysis of ABS data by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows building approvals are continuing to slow, and not even the strongest state for approvals can keep ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 31 Aug 2018

The top 25 areas set to see an abundance of new units

Data from CoreLogic reveals the top 25 areas that have the highest number of new units in the pipeline across the country. Here’s why investors should be paying ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 30 Aug 2018

Returns over next 5 years ‘are likely to slow’: Shane Oliver

When it comes to Australia’s most popular property markets, one economist has warned not to expect rapid returns in the medium turn.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Supervisor, business fined $10k for non-compliant roof

A construction business and its co-director and supervisor have been fined $5,000 each for constructing a non-compliant roof, highlighting the need for investors who ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Home loans most affordable in the NT, investor competition rises in NSW

Data from PRD nationwide has revealed that the Northern Territory stands clear as the most affordable state or territory for home loans, but the number of first home ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 29 Aug 2018

Solar-powered apartment trial announced in Victoria

In what is being described as an Australian first, a solar power trial for apartment blocks in northern Melbourne might be heralding how apartments will be powered in the ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 28 Aug 2018