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Investor Strategy • 07 JUL 2026
Owner-occupier suburbs outperform investor hotspots by up to $148k
Owner-occupier-dominated suburbs have recorded up to $148,000 more in capital gains than investor-led areas over the last 16 years, with the unit market dominating...
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Investor Strategy • 07 JUL 2026
Trust history, not property headlines
History suggests Australian property markets do not move in straight lines – and investors who understand cycles, fundamentals, and time horizons are better placed...
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Investor Strategy • 06 JUL 2026
Thinking of upgrading? Why now could be your best opportunity in years
The property market slowdown could be the opportunity investors have been waiting for, with experts saying now is the time to upgrade before competition returns.
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Hotspots • 06 JUL 2026
Growth, yields, and lifestyle: Why Mount Louisa is turning investors’ heads
North Queensland’s property resurgence has continued gathering pace, with strong population growth, rising rents, and major infrastructure investment creating fresh...
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Investor Strategy • 06 JUL 2026
Scammers are exploiting young Australians buying their first home and navigating other life events
New research finds major purchases such as buying property, job hunting, and tax time are emerging as prime targets for fraudsters, with younger Australians facing the...
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Finance • 06 JUL 2026
Top 5 tips to save for a property deposit when borrowing power shrinks
Higher interest rates and tighter lending have squeezed borrowing power, but with the right strategy, investors can still fast-track their next property deposit.
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Tax & Legal • 03 JUL 2026
Rogue Qld builders fined $27k over unlawful work
Two Queensland builders have been convicted and fined a total of $27,000 in separate cases of unlawful building work, as the state’s watchdog continues its bid to...
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Investor Strategy • 03 JUL 2026
The hidden insurance risk that could derail your property portfolio
Most investors insure their properties and other tangible assets, but the smart ones are going one step further to protect their wealth, taking out life, income, and...
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Investor Strategy • 03 JUL 2026
The 5% deposit trap: First home buyers need discipline, not FOMO
The federal government’s 5 per cent Deposit Scheme has reignited debate around debt, risk, and home ownership, but first home buyers need clear advice – not fear –...
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Hotspots • 03 JUL 2026
Cash flow, affordability, and growth: Gray is why investors are rushing to the Top End
Australia’s highest-yielding property market is back in the spotlight, with the Northern Territory attracting a fresh wave of investor attention.
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