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Micro apartments a tricky investment for investors

Micro apartments may appear to be a cheap option for a property investor, but one risk research company warns that...
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‘Doom and gloom’ headlines and why they don’t matter

There is no shortage of headlines warning investors about property bubbles bursting, especially considering how the...
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Sydney risks losing its ‘brand promise’

Research commissioned by the Property Council of Australia has highlighted that while Sydney is considered to be a top...
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Cash flow analysis reveals surprising results about rental returns

New analysis has revealed that investors may not always want to aim for high rental returns, as it could eat into their...
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How Melbourne’s ‘vacancy tax’ will affect investors

In an effort to address the issue of housing undersupply, the Victorian state government applied a vacant residential...
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Home values continue to hold steady overall

Home values in the major capital cities for the most part remained steady, with some minor fluctuations being recorded...
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Capital cities and regional areas: When are they worth your time?

Data indicates that capital city growth far surpasses that of regional areas, but does that mean you should ignore them...
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NSW vacancy rates edge the way of tenants amid changing market conditions

As the market in Sydney continues to turn, housing vacancy rates are beginning show favour towards renters, new...
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National vacancy remains tight for both houses and units

New SQM figures show that the combined national residential vacancy rate remained unchanged in April.
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Sydney market ripe for Gen Y and Z investors

The current conditions in the Sydney property market are just right for Generation Y and Generation Z property...
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How ‘financial control’ fits into the buy-and-hold strategy

The buy-and-hold strategy may sound all too familiar to many investors, but Brad Beer has sworn by the age-old...
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Biggest markets see home values hold steady

Home values in the major capital cities for the most part remained steady, with some minor fluctuation in the...
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Vacancy rates hold while asking rates slip in April

Over the last month, data by SQM Research indicated vacancy rates overall held steady, while asking rates slightly...
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5 mistakes to avoid on your first residential development

The general consensus is that owning and developing residential property is the safest way to financial independence,...
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How to find good real estate agents

When selling a property, a lot of investors choose to capitalise on the value added by real estate agents instead of...
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Trend emerges in latest ABS figures

The March 2018 housing finance figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the number of housing...
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Leading economist predicts Sydney unit demand to outgrow house demand

One of Australia’s leading economists has claimed growth of unit prices in Sydney will overtake growth of house...
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Why you should take a long-term view of Australia's fastest growing city

According to one research risk company, investors should be considering a long-term view of this capital city's...
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Best investment suburbs in Brisbane for 2018

Investors looking to purchase in Brisbane can expect solid growth in its property market, as its laidback lifestyle and...
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Two simple secrets to sustainable wealth

It’s no secret that property investment is a long-term journey towards wealth-creation, but how exactly do you create...
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How to avoid the ‘bad guys’ of property investment

While there are regulatory boards and local councils across Australia, property investment remains a widely open...
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3 Australian cities make list for most expensive to build in

Three Australian cities made the list of the top 25 countries most expensive to build in worldwide. Which three made...
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Which regional areas are Australians moving to?

Analysis of the regional areas Australians are moving to can help investors get the edge in judging which area can be...
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Regional Victoria house prices steadily rising, according to new data

Across the state, there has been notable growth in regional Victoria, data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria...
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Commission-based agent v fixed-price agent: who should you hire?

Upside’s Adam Rigby takes pride in his agency business’ pricing policy—a flat fee of $7,500 for private treaty...
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