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How one demographics expert views Australia’s real estate future

The Australian property market is an extremely dynamic beast, constantly changing at the hands of the population’s hab...

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Property development • 27 May 2022

How immigration will drive Australia’s 10-year housing needs

After two years of curtailed arrivals on Australia’s shores, immigration is now picking up steam, and one market watch...

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Research • 26 May 2022

How does an economist view Labor’s housing plans?

Saturday’s (21 May) federal election brought with it a new government, with the Albanese-led Labor party winning power...

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Research • 26 May 2022

How 5 prime markets are performing mid-2022

As the half-year mark for 2022 approaches, looking at how things have changed since the start of the year can provide so...

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Buying • 25 May 2022

New government should change the conversation about investing: PIPA

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) has issued a firm call to the new government: prioritise the r...

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Buying • 25 May 2022

Where vacancy rates are bucking the national trend

Over the last two years, the Australian property market boom has seen rents increase and vacancy rates plummet, resultin...

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Research • 25 May 2022

Can regional centres still be considered affordable?

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in hundreds of thousands of Australians swapping their major-city life for regional a...

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Buying • 24 May 2022

Industry sets expectations for Albanese government

Now that the 2022 federal election has been decided, the industry is watching keenly to see how Labor’s housing promis...

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Research • 21 May 2022

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Australia has voted. Looking forward, here are the policies property purchasers, home owners, and investors can expect...

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Research • 21 May 2022

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Buying • 21 May 2022

No reprieve for buyers in regional markets

While growth across Australia’s regional markets is beginning to slow, it’s not helping buyers who are trying to sec...

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Research • 20 May 2022

Property market update: Brisbane, April 2022

Brisbane remained golden in April, as house values in the city marched higher to hit a new record high. But with a rate ...

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Finance • 20 May 2022

RBA considered 40-bp cash rate raise

The Reserve Bank has revealed that it weighed up three different options for the size of the first cash rate rise in alm...

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Property management • 20 May 2022

The 20 Australian suburbs where rent rises are imminent

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Finance • 19 May 2022

ATO set to scrutinise landlords’ tax returns

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned landlords to double-check their rental income declarations and deduction...

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Property renovation • 19 May 2022

2 rising risks that might make you rethink a house flip

As the market softens, certain risks for property investors can increase if they’re looking for a quick turnaround on ...

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Tax and legal • 18 May 2022

Deceptive marketing disputes rise in hot Qld market

A booming property market in South-East Queensland has brought with it a rising number of legal disputes over how proper...

WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion

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Tax and legal • 18 May 2022

WA commits to stamp duty rebate expansion

The state’s latest budget will build on previous rebates for off-the-plan apartments as part of a drive to improve hou...

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Research • 18 May 2022

Property market update: Melbourne, April 2022

Melbourne’s growth plateaued over April and posted its first quarterly since the start of the pandemic boom, further d...

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Research • 18 May 2022

Melbourne’s inner-city rentals on the road to COVID recovery

After a two-year period that saw it become the most locked-down city in the world, Melbourne’s rental market is starti...

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Finance • 17 May 2022

Liberals wave super as solution for housing affordability woes

With the federal election less than a week away, the Australian Liberal Party has promised two new superannuation scheme...

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Research • 17 May 2022

Auction activity rises – but are clearance rates following suit?

It’s been the busiest week for auctions since the Easter long weekend, with 2,847 homes going under the hammer represe...

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Property renovation • 14 May 2022

5 ways to finance your renovation

Renovating your investment property can boost its overall worth. Here are different ways to finance your latest property...

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Buying • 14 May 2022

Foreign buyers remain unfazed by hefty property taxes

Australian property — both commercial and residential —remains attractive to foreign investors despite major tax bar...

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Mirador

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Bawley Point

98.13%
Walla Walla

90.7%
Byron Bay

86.67%
Kiama Heights

85.93%
Greta

84.14%
Nulkaba

81%
South Hobart

78.78%
Diddillibah

76.25%
Lennox Head

73.98%

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I reckon this is a lot of gov hogwash. I'll wait to I see some action. these resource towns make me nervous and I reckon they'll all fall over once the gvt releases more housing and land -- bad news f...

Resources boom reveals potential new hotspots

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yep have to agree, its the dimwitted that get startled in the headlights of news negativity. the savvy amongst us will block the ears, pin them back and borrow as much 4 property as they can b4 its to...

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