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20 suburbs where first home buyers can escape the ‘rent race'

A new study revealed the top 20 suburbs across the country where first home buyers have a higher chance of escaping the “rent race” by getting into their own home.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Sunshine Coast feels the heat from interstate buyers as virtual inspections ramp up

One Queensland region is now a cut above the rest for buyers looking to buy a property outside state lines, a new report showed.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Don’t fall off the mortgage cliff: 4 questions to ask before switching to variable rates in 2023

With around 800,000 fixed-rate loan contracts expected to switch to variable rates in 2023, an expert is advising borrowers to carefully evaluate their options as they ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Perth, Adelaide emerge as the most competitive rental markets

The new year failed to bring good tidings to renters, as a new report showed that the number of available rental listings fell to a record low in January.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 07 Feb 2023

‘Too damn high’: Greens reopens talks on rent freeze policy

With housing shaping up as a key issue for NSW voters ahead of the election, the Australian Greens have renewed their push for a controversial policy that was previously ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 07 Feb 2023

Perth’s property market continues to outperform East Coast amid rate rises: REIWA

While the east coast continued to deal with cooling values at the start of the year — thanks to eight consecutive hike rates in 2022 — a western state is enjoying a ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 06 Feb 2023

Expert sheds light on ‘optimistic’ future for the property sector

Despite the market being currently aplomb with less-than-desirable conditions, a leading demographer and media commentator explained why investors and property owners ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 06 Feb 2023

Albanese government urged to review property tax systems for economic stability

To ensure Australia’s economy would avoid a recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Albanese government to engage in broader tax reforms, ...

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 03 Feb 2023

 Is the real estate market poised for a return to normal?

How will a return to normalcy scenario play out for the property market? According to the executive of a peak real estate body, it depends on several factors. 

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 01 Feb 2023