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One capital city avoids decline in latest data
Only one major capital city saw growth in the latest weekly property market data amid some minor fluctuations.
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 01 Jul 2019
Calls to strengthen building insurance ‘crisis’ strengthen
Previous calls for governments to look into what some are calling a building insurance “crisis” have increased, with one industry body calling on the multiple levels of ...
Why there could be a mini surge in house prices
There are various market forces at play when predicting when the market will bottom out, and some of them point to a spike in home values.
FINANCE • Fri, 28 Jun 2019
'The winners are borrowers': predictions roll in for cash rate cuts
With June’s cash rate decision, the first movement in nearly three years, July could see the historically low rate fall even further. But in this current state of limbo, ...
The catches in landlord insurance that could cost you
The situation unfolding in Sydney’s south has displaced many owner-occupiers and tenants while also burdening investors with mortgage repayments for uninhabitable ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 28 Jun 2019
Experts divided on ‘crisis’ in Australian construction
While events surrounding the Mascot Towers situation have placed greater attention on the quality of buildings, experts are split on what they believe to be the next ...
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 27 Jun 2019
Population growth driving greater housing demand, analysis finds
Analysis of fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found population growth is on the rise for the most part, leading to an increase in demand for ...
4 tips to give your backyard the winter wow factor
If investors are trying to sell their property while temperatures are dropping, it’s important to create a cosy, inviting atmosphere. To give your backyard the winter wow ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 27 Jun 2019
ATO to scrutinise short-term rentals this tax time
Investors with properties on short-term rental sites who didn’t see any income will be closely examined by the ATO this financial year, according to a tax specialist.
TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 26 Jun 2019