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Investor Strategy • 07 AUG 2026

Borrowing capacity now key concern for investors

Forget hotspots and market uncertainty; investors looking to transact today are facing a new major challenge, as weakened borrowing capacity dictates their portfolio...

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First Property Buyer • 06 AUG 2026

Nearly 1.5k first home buyer scheme properties converted into investments

Almost 1,500 properties from the government’s first home buyer 5 per cent Deposit Scheme have been converted into investment properties since the program began in...

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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2026

Regional markets reign supreme as capital cities slip

Regional vendors have been making more when it comes to reselling their homes, as those in the capital cities feel the sting.

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Investor Strategy • 06 AUG 2026

SMSF residential lending ends in 4 days. What’s next for investors?

With just four days until the ban on new residential SMSF lending comes into effect, investors are being urged not to mistake a change in strategy for the end of...

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Investor Strategy • 06 AUG 2026

From lease docs to fixed rates: How investors are adapting to tighter lending

The borrowing landscape has changed, with investors needing to adapt to recent SMSF changes and serviceability constraints to continue growing their wealth. Here’s how...

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Investor Strategy • 05 AUG 2026

Brisbane remains an owner’s dream while Melbourne and Sydney falter

Despite slowing conditions across the nation, owners in Brisbane continue to benefit from the city’s recent property boom, with nearly 100 per cent of house resales...

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Investor Strategy • 05 AUG 2026

Where smart investors are searching for their next purchase

While some investors chase high-yield areas after the federal tax reforms, smart buyers are solidifying their future wealth and growing their portfolios by focusing on...

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Investor Strategy • 05 AUG 2026

Major capitals predicted to fall 10% from peak as market momentum fades

Sydney and Melbourne could see dwelling values fall by 10 per cent from their peaks until a possible recovery in 2027, while the mid-sized capitals will also see a...

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Investor Strategy • 04 AUG 2026

Investors urged to adjust, not retreat, as market resets

Rather than stepping away from the slower market, investors need to adapt and use the downturn as an opportunity to uncover value and take advantage of lower...

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Investor Strategy • 04 AUG 2026

Beyond the mortgage: The costs draining investors’ cash flow in 2026

As cash flow moves to the forefront of many investors’ strategies, budgeting for expenses that quietly erode rental returns will be key to maintaining and growing...

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