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Investor Strategy • 14 OCT 2025

Brisbane property market update, September 2025

The Brisbane property market has continued its strong momentum in September 2025, with values rising across both houses and units, supported by heightened buyer activity...

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Investor Strategy • 13 OCT 2025

$1m median: Suburbs where prices are set to surge

Several suburbs are tipped to cross the million-dollar median mark, driven by a mix of affordability, strong infrastructure growth, and surging buyer demand.

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Investor Strategy • 13 OCT 2025

‘All eggs in one basket’: Diversification key to protecting investment portfolios

Investors are encouraged to diversify their property portfolios by including residential and commercial properties and exploring new locations to help safeguard...

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Investor Strategy • 10 OCT 2025

Tenant turnover: Balancing rent increases with retention

Soaring rents may boost investor returns, but rising tenant strain makes fair pricing, empathy, and property upkeep essential for landlords to secure long-term, reliable...

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Investor Strategy • 10 OCT 2025

Social media myths: Where should Gen Z look for property guidance?

In today’s tech-driven world, younger buyers are especially vulnerable to online misinformation, making reliable guidance and trustworthy information more important...

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Investor Strategy • 09 OCT 2025

Small-scale developments, big returns: Where smart investors are looking

Investors targeting small property developments with strong capital growth and cash flow potential should consider these five locations to maximise their returns.

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Hotspots • 09 OCT 2025

Perth selling spree: Houses snapped up in days

Perth’s property market has remained hot, with homes selling in days, low stock, and hesitant sellers driving competition, prompting buyers to act fast or risk missing...

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Investor Strategy • 09 OCT 2025

From data to decisions: How buyers can beat analysis paralysis

Investors and first-time buyers can often be overwhelmed by property information and unsure where to start. Here is the key data they should focus on.

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Investor Strategy • 08 OCT 2025

Rental shortage sparks record-low vacancies and surging rents

A rental shortage has slashed vacancy rates, driving up rents, boosting owners’ income but adding mortgage pressure and fuelling inflation.

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Tax & Legal • 07 OCT 2025

Victorian construction operators hit with more than $65k in penalties

Two construction business operators in Melbourne have come under fire after failing to pay workers their full lawful entitlements.