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Brisbane’s rental crisis explained in 5 points

How severe is Brisbane’s rental crisis? An expert unpacks five data points that paint a picture of the grim situation in the Sunshine State capital’s rental market

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 13 Sep 2022

Government’s push for incentivised downsizing gets thumbs up from state body

Queensland’s peak real estate body has lauded the introduction of a potential new law that it believes will make downsizing an easier undertaking for Australian ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 09 Sep 2022

5 ways to profit from ‘going green’ on your investment property

An expert is debunking the misconception that an eco-friendly investment property can’t produce significant financial rewards. 

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 08 Sep 2022

Social media rental scams preying on desperate WA renters

From desperate times come desperate renters, and grifters are increasingly using fake social media ads to lure eager people looking for an available listing in Western ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 06 Sep 2022

Home lending tanks as rate hikes, hefty costs scare away buyers

New data has shown that buyers are retreating from the market, as rising rates and surging costs associated with purchasing a home deter both owner-occupiers and ...

FINANCE • Tue, 06 Sep 2022

Granny flats, dongas could alleviate housing shortages, expert says

With many areas grappling with housing shortages as rental markets across the country hit crisis levels, an expert raised that alternate housing options could help ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 06 Sep 2022

Stamp duty phase-out to boost property sales, rental supply – REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a campaign to phase out stamp duty — a reform that the body claims will be the answer to major issues plaguing ...

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 05 Sep 2022

Adelaide and Darwin revealed as top picks for investors

An Australian real estate group has named Adelaide and Darwin as their top picks for property investment, with the South Australian capital even being hailed as an ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 02 Sep 2022

Property market update: Perth, July 2022

Perth’s property market continued to heat up in winter, as the West Australian capital continued to deliver property value gains in July.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 31 Aug 2022