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Outlook for new home construction has ‘improved significantly’

The short-term outlook for the construction of new homes is very positive, according to a series of new reports.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 04 Jun 2018

What you need to know about the ACT’s removal of commercial stamp duty

Next month, buying commercial property in the nation’s capital will no longer incur stamp duty. For residential investors considering investing into commercial property, ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 01 Jun 2018

4 tips to nab the apartment of your dreams

If you’re looking to invest into something off-the-plan, typically the best apartments are in the first offering. Here’s how to go about locking the dream down and how ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 01 Jun 2018

The suburbs least and most likely to be green

New data indicates that Australia’s wealthiest suburbs are least likely to be eco-friendly and take up solar panels.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 31 May 2018

Aussie builders bucking the trend

Building approvals for April reveals the old investor adage still rings true: houses are more popular than units, but it’s not just all houses and all units.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 31 May 2018

The state of Australia’s nearly $1bn strata sector

A new report on strata and community titles has unearthed information about the current state of strata properties, which is predicted to shape government policy on ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 30 May 2018

Canberran area offers investors ‘confident’ option

Canberra has been a relatively strong market lately, so where can investors look for to maximise their returns in the nation’s capital city?

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 30 May 2018

3 tips to tune-up outdoor house spaces for an easy winter sell

When the time comes to sell your house, you want to make sure it’s as appealing as possible. Here are some tips to warm up your house so potential buyers can warm up to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 30 May 2018

Government targets financial literacy but is it enough?

The federal government has announced it will start up a new body to help improve financial literacy across Australia, but one property expert claims the time and money ...

FINANCE • Tue, 29 May 2018