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Hotspots • 21 Dec 2020

From investment books to real-life property: How this investor turned his dream into reality

At 25, investor Matt Chamberlain decided to begin his wealth-creation journey by dipping his toes in property. Find out how he purchased his first property in the...

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Hotspots • 21 Dec 2020

Why Perth should be on your investment agenda in 2021

Promoted by Momentum Wealth Perth’s property market gained strong momentum in the second half of 2020. As prices continue to rise, here’s why buyers have the...

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Hotspots • 18 Dec 2020

Tourists still expected in Qld holiday hotspots

Locals and tourists across Queensland may clash as a result of the sudden influx of visitors in the lead-up to Christmas following the easing of border restrictions.

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Hotspots • 17 Dec 2020

Melbourne rental market struggles to recover

The national vacancy rate remained stable in November, while asking rents fluctuated across capital city unit markets, according to SQM Research.

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Hotspots • 17 Dec 2020

Strong buying conditions and other 2021 property predictions

The Australian property market defied expectations of big declines and emerged resilient amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. How will markets continue to recover...

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Hotspots • 17 Dec 2020

Top 5 podcasts of 2020

The Smart Property Investment Show has had a big 2020, having itself been forced to rethink and reconceptualise its approach to podcasting amid a global pandemic.

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Hotspots • 17 Dec 2020

NAB reveals the most popular suburbs for first home buyers

One of Australia’s big four banks has revealed the locations where first home buyers are flocking to.

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Hotspots • 17 Dec 2020

5 ways to reduce the urban heat island effect

A reduction in tree foliage on newly developed suburbs is contributing to a rising urban heat island in Australia, which is leading to more extreme weather conditions,...

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Hotspots • 15 Dec 2020

Rental vacancy rates tighten after withholding forecast shocks

Rental vacancy rates are tightening across many markets after early forecasts warned of possibly widespread job losses among tenants across the larger capital cities.

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Hotspots • 15 Dec 2020

House prices set to rise by 25 per cent, economist hints

National house prices could surge by as much as 25 per cent as the low cost of credit makes mortgages reach affordability levels not seen since 2002, according to an...

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