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Investor Strategy 13 JUN 2025

Regional markets leading the way for interstate migration

Outer-city markets are surging in popularity among relocators, with families across the nation eyeing areas such as...

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Hotspots 13 JUN 2025

Dandenong: Melbourne’s south-east gem for investors

This multicultural suburb in Victoria has been attracting savvy investors looking for steady growth, high demand and...

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Investor Strategy 12 JUN 2025

Flood of new listings over May reinforces renewed market confidence

Following last month’s federal election, a surge in new listings in May signalled renewed consumer confidence and...

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Investor Strategy 12 JUN 2025

Investors turn to compact dwellings amid price and rental gains

Two-bedroom dwellings have emerged as a smart investment, outperforming housing capital gain and rental growth amid...

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Investor Strategy 12 JUN 2025

Demand surges for outer-city markets over first half of 2025

Changing buyer behaviours in Australia’s capital city markets have driven demand outward for property located on the...

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Investor Strategy 11 JUN 2025

Units overtake houses: Australia’s apartment market surges

Investors in units have seen their assets appreciate, with over 60 per cent of apartment markets nationwide recording...

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Investor Strategy 11 JUN 2025

Annual growth speeds up in larger capital cities during May

Sydney and Melbourne markets have picked up speed in May, bringing the pace of growth across the nation’s capital...

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Hotspots 11 JUN 2025

Sydney's east positioned for growth amid renewed market confidence

Lower inflation and stronger buyer confidence have been setting the stage for a surge in property activity in...

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Hotspots 10 JUN 2025

Granville to lead Western Sydney property boom over 2025

Greater Western Sydney property is set to thrive over the second half of 2025, with markets such as Granville...

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Investor Strategy 10 JUN 2025

Brisbane property market update, May 2025

In a landmark moment for Queensland’s capital, Brisbane has officially joined an exclusive club of property markets....

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Hotspots 10 JUN 2025

Investors eye Armadale’s affordable, high-yield market

With almost 40 per cent growth over the past 12 months and major infrastructure investment, this Perth suburb offers...

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Investor Strategy 06 JUN 2025

ACT ‘near the bottom’ of national housing ranking

The ACT’s residential building conditions have come under the spotlight with the territory recording a dire result on...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2025

The value of a proactive approach to property management

Amid increasing regulation and low rental supply in Victoria, an industry expert has highlighted that the success of a...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2025

Commercial property recovery gains momentum 6 months into 2025

Six months into 2025, the commercial property market has strengthened its recovery with demand for prime industrial and...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2025

Land prices hit new high as sales slump to record low: HIA

Australia’s median residential land price hit a record $369,530 by 2024, as sales plunged to a two-decade low due to...

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Hotspots 03 JUN 2025

Perth records $780k median house sale price amid decrease in supply

Perth’s property market continues to boom, with the city’s median house and unit sale prices rising in May,...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2025

New home sales hit highest level in April

New home sales surged by 16.5 per cent in April, reaching a 12-month high, with Western Australia leading the charge.

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Investor Strategy 03 JUN 2025

Home values up, building approvals down

Rate cuts have ignited some activity in the market and as a result, home values have risen across the country. However,...

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Investor Strategy 02 JUN 2025

Retail sector tops Perth’s commercial market for quarterly price growth

Retail property was the top performer of Perth’s commercial market at the start of 2025, driven by rekindled investor...

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First Property Buyer 02 JUN 2025

Rentvesting no longer the ‘fallback option’

Borrowers are adapting to a challenging housing market by increasingly turning to rentvesting.

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Investor Strategy 02 JUN 2025

Melbourne leads monthly dwelling growth

National dwelling values have increased in May to a new record high of $809,000, up for the fifth consecutive month,...

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Tax & Legal 29 MAY 2025

Qld portable home builder to pay over $2m for failing to supply

A Toowoomba-based portable building provider has been ordered to pay over $2 million following a Fair Trading...

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Hotspots 29 MAY 2025

Aussie suburbs where mortgage repayments are cheaper than rent

A fresh study has revealed some hotspots where mortgage repayments can be cheaper than weekly rent.

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2025

Green is gold: Energy-efficient homes selling for 14.5% more nationally

Energy-efficient homes have been fetching premium prices nationwide as buyers have turned to green energy and...

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Investor Strategy 29 MAY 2025

Older units set to lead Perth’s property surge

As the Perth market continues its growth, buyers have been turning to older unit blocks for more affordable options,...

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