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Hotspots • 03 Oct 2023

Reprieve or rise? RBA hands down anticipated October cash rate decision

Australia’s central bank has handed out its October cash rate decision at its monthly board meeting.

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Hotspots • 02 Oct 2023

Australia a hotspot for international house hunters, new data shows

Overseas buyers and renters are staking a claim on the Australian property market, with nearly one in 10 aspiring renters Zooming in from abroad.

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Hotspots • 02 Oct 2023

Brisbane is the (real estate) grand final winner

The two biggest sporting events in the Australian calendar kick off this weekend, but what would the outcome be if it were property, not points, deciding the winner in...

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Hotspots • 28 Sep 2023

Cash rate calm urged as inflation rises again

Inflation is on the rise again, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI), but is the lift enough to inspire...

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Hotspots • 28 Sep 2023

Where Australian homes are more likely to sell at a discount

Each capital tells a different story when it comes to advertised price versus sale price.

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Hotspots • 28 Sep 2023

Selling this spring? Property professionals weigh in

Despite continuing pressure on owners and investors, real estate players urge cautious optimism.

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Hotspots • 26 Sep 2023

60-day STRA cap placed on Byron Shire Council

Following a planning proposal submitted by the council, the NSW government has endorsed a plan to decrease the number of days short-term rentals can be leased per year.

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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2023

What can you do if your builder goes into voluntary administration?

The Victorian government has released some advice for home owners who may have been impacted by their builder going into administration.

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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2023

New IoT-enabled smoke alarms could save lives, and money

They’re lifesaving. And can be a pain to manage. But now, smoke alarm management has gone virtual thanks to an Australian proptech start-up.

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Hotspots • 25 Sep 2023

WA holds onto most affordable state crown

The state remained Australia's most affordable, even though the portion of income required to meet loan repayments rose slightly in the June quarter, the state's peak...

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