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Tax & Legal • 12 AUG 2026
Unlicensed Qld builder fined $8k over dodgy work 
A dodgy Queensland builder has been fined $8,000 and ordered to pay additional compensation after carrying out work on a home without a licence.
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Investor Strategy • 12 AUG 2026
‘$7k to my name’: Rising from rock bottom to a $5.5m portfolio 
When unexpected roadblocks hit, they can either completely derail your portfolio or become an opportunity to turn misfortune into a goldmine through perseverance, grit,...
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Investor Strategy • 11 AUG 2026
Tasmania stands tall as market softens
Tasmania has bucked the trend of cooling market conditions, with the Apple Isle holding firm while the nation broadly declined.
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Finance • 11 AUG 2026
Rate hold creates a spring window for investors
The RBA’s rate hold gives property investors a clearer runway ahead of spring, but tight borrowing capacity and elevated costs continue to weigh on cash flow as...
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Investor Strategy • 11 AUG 2026
Melbourne’s auction market edges towards rebound as sellers rethink pricing 
Last week’s early clearance rates signalled a possible rebound, with Melbourne leading the way as “nervous” vendors appear to adjust their price expectations for...
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Finance • 11 AUG 2026
RBA rate call: What happens next for property?
At its fifth meeting of the year, the RBA has announced its cash rate decision, with higher living costs and tax changes weighing on buyer demand, borrowing capacity,...
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Investor Strategy • 10 AUG 2026
Market split: The suburbs still running hot amid widespread cooling
The national market has fragmented as a result of the broadening downturn, but plenty of areas are still running hot, with some Adelaide suburbs seeing continued demand...
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Hotspots • 10 AUG 2026
Brisbane property market update, July 2026
Brisbane’s property market moved into negative territory through July 2026, with Cotality’s Home Value Index recording a 0.6 per cent fall in dwelling values over...
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Finance • 10 AUG 2026
Buyer nearly loses $1.2m after fake settlement email
A young mother was nearly wiped out of $1.2 million in a settlement redirection scam, with a single extra letter in the email address standing between buying a property...
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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 face a new major challenge, as weakened borrowing capacity is dictating their portfolio...
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