Investor Strategy

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Who buys property in a cost-of-living crisis?

Late 2023 saw cash rates hit their peak in this rate rise cycle, but house prices did not drop. Who has been propelling...
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Alarm over ‘serious defect’ found in 900-home Sydney building

The type of defect identified reportedly can lead to“threat of collapse”.
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National Construction Code in full effect in the ACT

The ACT has become the place in Australia to adopt the new National Construction Code in full, with energy efficiency...
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Victoria’s top performing suburbs in 2023

Welcoming “stability” for the state’s market at large, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has revealed...
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Want to snag a WA rental? Beware of the hidden rules

Perth’s rock-bottom vacancy rates have been drawing attention from interstate investors, but easterners must be sure...
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The biggest property news of 2024 so far

From auction snitches to growth suburbs, Australia’s property markets have had a booming start to the new year.
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What’s the difference between a tenant and a lodger?

Understanding the difference has a big impact on the rights of the landlord as well as the person paying for...
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Where Adelaide will be rezoned to build 1k new homes

Rezonings in Adelaide’s north, south and west are expected to facilitate the construction of at least 1,000 new...
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Scam savvy manager saves property investor from $400k loss

A property investment scam came close to costing an NAB customer hundreds of thousands of dollars before it was stopped...
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Exterior updates prospective sellers should be considering

Savvy investors are well aware of the benefit a coat of paint can deliver prior to putting a property on the market,...
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A real estate executive’s view of 2024

Geoff Lucas sits down with host Grace Ormsby to reflect on the property market of 2023, and what’s to come as 2024...
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Tim reardon
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Construction levels may not normalise until 2030

Despite a microscopic rise in building activity in November, an economist warns it could take “until the back half of...
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PROPERTY UNFILTERED: How Stephen used House Finder to achieve over $100k in passive income

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo, alongside savvy...
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Capital home prices dip in December

In the last month of 2023, home prices across Australia’s capital markets did something they haven’t done all year:...
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Dark roofs out at major SA development

In an effort to avoid its $1 billion urban renewal project from becoming a “heat island”, the South Australian...
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What to expect from housing this year

From rentvestors to downsizers, 2024’s housing market is going to be dominated by the budget-savvy, predicts an...
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Are rents set to rise in 2024?

Over the past 12 months, rents rose four times the pre-COVID-19 average. Is this trend forecast to continue this year?
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Crucial deadline looms for foreign owners of Victorian property

Foreign purchasers of real estate in Victoria may need to make important notifications by mid-January where their...
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Depreciation: The unsung secret to success?

Many investors overlook tax depreciation, but they might be missing a key trick.
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The 8 ways a buyer’s agent can assist in property transactions

From scouting for your first property to growing your portfolio, buyer’s agents can help you navigate the...
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