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Finance 18 APR 2024

New report shows financial woes among younger prospective buyers

Younger Gen Zs and Millennials lack confidence in their financial knowledge and are largely relying on family for...

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Tax & Legal 18 APR 2024

SA reviews building laws to tackle rogue traders and dodgy builders 

The state has commenced a sweeping review of its building regulations to protect consumers from shady operators.

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Hotspots 18 APR 2024

Top 10 NSW suburbs near the beach to downsize for under $1m

A new report has revealed it is possible to fuse affordability with a seaside lifestyle.

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Investor Strategy 17 APR 2024

New home sales sluggish at the start of 2024

Australia is set to make a slow start on its housing accord target, according to the latest figures from the Housing...

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Tax & Legal 17 APR 2024

Landlords could cop up to $57k in fines for unsafe properties in Victoria

The Victorian government is cracking down on minimum rental standards in the wake of a concerning rise in tenant...

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Investor Strategy 17 APR 2024

State institute launches real estate literacy show

Better informed consumers benefit the entire industry, which is why the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is...

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Hotspots 16 APR 2024

The regional towns driving Victoria’s rebound

Prices across the state are down over the past 12 months, but regional houses have recently buoyed the numbers with...

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Investor Strategy 15 APR 2024

Don’t worry – you can still invest in a time of upheaval

The future of property is more uncertain than ever, but there are opportunities amid the disruption for those who know...

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Investor Strategy 15 APR 2024

Keeping your investing simple

As exciting as looking for a great investment property can be, it’s essential to keep emotions out of your buying...

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Investor Strategy 15 APR 2024

Rental stress continues to heat up

As costs continue to climb, data reveals that the rental crisis isn’t just sticking around but is getting worse –...

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Tax & Legal 12 APR 2024

Building a granny flat in WA just got easier

As of Wednesday, home owners in Western Australia no longer need planning approval for code-compliant ancillary...

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Tax & Legal 11 APR 2024

Have sunset clauses been eclipsed by ACT laws?

Canberra has opened consultations to review laws passed in 2021 to protect off-the-plan buyers from dodgy developers.

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Investor Strategy 11 APR 2024

Where the gap between income and rent is widest – and growing

In some Australian suburbs, the difference between average rent and the income a resident needs to afford it is...

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Investor Strategy 11 APR 2024

Myth-busting the ‘mum and dad’ investor cliche

New research has revealed that single Millennials – not Baby Boomers – are the largest cohort of active Australian...

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Investor Strategy 11 APR 2024

Melbourne’s public transport falls behind housing

Could Melbourne’s public transport paralysis sabotage housing plans?

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Investor Strategy 10 APR 2024

Home prices are at odds with Aussies’ hopes for rate cuts

An economic update from Bendigo Bank’s chief economist, David Robertson, forecasts housing to be a major factor...

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Investor Strategy 10 APR 2024

Australia’s most iconic home is up for sale

Bluey’s moving house? Real estate is suddenly at the centre of Australia’s most beloved show, and fans aren’t...

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Investor Strategy 10 APR 2024

5 factors to decide if now is the time to sell your property

Amid interest rates remaining on hold, settling clearance rates and fewer properties coming to market, it is imperative...

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Tax & Legal 10 APR 2024

A guide to maximising the interest deductions on your loans

With interest rates set to remain high as the Reserve Bank seeks to combat inflation, the current economic environment...

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Investor Strategy 10 APR 2024

How will Airbnb’s team-up with local councils affect Aussie investors?

The world’s most recognisable short-term rental (STR) platform has jumped on the regulation bandwagon with the launch...

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Hotspots 09 APR 2024

Mansfield: An idyllic destination of classic hospitality and new opportunities

This Victorian Alps hotspot has activities for every pace of rest and recreation.

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Investor Strategy 09 APR 2024

Consumers warned to avoid Southeast Queensland builder

A public warning has been issued about a tradie alleged to have “ripped off” a number of customers.

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Investor Strategy 08 APR 2024

What happened to the Gold Coast’s apartment oversupply?

In the city known for high-rises, one of the region’s real estate experts explains why apartment supply has dried...

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Finance 08 APR 2024

South Australians set to save on development applications

The new fee system will make it cheaper for the majority of South Australians to lodge development applications.

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Investor Strategy 08 APR 2024

‘Our shortages are now’: The problem with pipelines

Pinning hopes on build-to-rent (BTR) projects may shoot Australians in the foot, the Real Estate Institute of Australia...

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