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Finance • 16 JUL 2026
15-year fixed loans, 5% deposits: Westpac shakes up investor lending
Westpac has relaxed two key investment lending policies, lowering the minimum deposit required for some borrowers while extending the maximum interest-only term...
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Investor Strategy • 16 JUL 2026
Portfolio building: Why expertise can prevent investors from hitting the wall
After buying two duds, following the advice of friends and family, and reaching his lending limit, one investor managed to unlock his portfolio. Here is how.
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Investor Strategy • 15 JUL 2026
The advice holding first-time investors back 
First-time investors are often bombarded with advice about getting into the market, but current conditions mean some of the traditional suggestions just don’t cut it....
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Finance • 15 JUL 2026
One Nation proposes government-backed 30-year fixed mortgages
One Nation has unveiled its plan to establish a government‑funded “people’s bank”, alongside an overhaul of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s powers and...
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Hotspots • 15 JUL 2026
The Northern Territory’s next property powerhouse? Meet Zuccoli
The Northern Territory’s strongest opportunities are no longer limited to Darwin’s inner suburbs, with fast-growing communities on the city’s fringe attracting...
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Investor Strategy • 15 JUL 2026
Budget tax overhaul fuels rise in property advice spruikers
As new tax reforms reshape the property landscape, more investors are now chasing cash flow over capital gains, opening the door for spruikers promoting risky,...
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Investor Strategy • 14 JUL 2026
Strong rebound to follow on from market slowdown
With the property market in decline, recent data suggest the downturn could be shorter than many expect, and the ensuing rebound would likely bring values to a new...
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Investor Strategy • 14 JUL 2026
Beyond the capitals: Regional boom defies national headlines
As the national market endures a downturn amid softening conditions, the regions have been the exception, driving strong growth and presenting numerous opportunities for...
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Investor Strategy • 13 JUL 2026
The Perth reset: Is a window opening for investors?
Following a period of intense competition and rapid price growth, Perth’s market has seemingly cooled down, presenting opportunities for investors as listings rise and...
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Investor Strategy • 13 JUL 2026
Melbourne CBD office rebound signals investor opportunity
Melbourne’s office leasing space has been steadily recovering, with tenant demand rising for premium assets, signalling opportunities for investors to reap higher...
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