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Investor Strategy • 18 AUG 2026
Mid-sized capitals best placed to weather housing downturn
The mid-sized capitals could absorb a 20 per cent decline in values while retaining much of their recent gains, with Melbourne facing the greatest downside risk from the...
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Hotspots • 18 AUG 2026
Toowoomba’s next property winner? Darling Heights is making its case
Toowoomba’s growth story has continued spilling into established family suburbs, with Darling Heights combining strong price gains, rental appeal, and a growing...
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Hotspots • 18 AUG 2026
FHB market loses momentum as demand declines
Mortgage demand has fallen nationwide, with the first home buyer demographic hit hardest, according to recent data.
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Hotspots • 18 AUG 2026
Has the market turned in investors’ favour?
Property supply is moving in different directions across the country, with Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide seeing a surge in listings while Sydney and Melbourne record...
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Investor Strategy • 17 AUG 2026
SMSF changes could create opportunity for savvy investors
The end of SMSF borrowing for residential property is forcing a rethink of buying strategies, with commercial property gaining attention and concerns growing over...
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Investor Strategy • 17 AUG 2026
Want a premium price? Start with the presentation
In a slower market, enhancing a home’s appeal is key to helping the property emotionally connect with prospective buyers and achieve the best selling price.
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Hotspots • 17 AUG 2026
Major upgrades, strong growth, and rising demand: Rokeby is heating up
Strong growth, healthy yields, and major transport upgrades are putting Rokeby on the map as one of Hobart’s emerging investment hotspots.
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Investor Strategy • 17 AUG 2026
Investor exodus continues
The nation is now facing one of the sharpest declines in investor participation in recent years, with an industry leader warning conditions could worsen before potential...
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Investor Strategy • 13 AUG 2026
Listing spike presents opportunities for investors
With listings climbing and asking prices falling across most capital cities, investors find themselves with a lot more leverage heading into the spring market.
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Investor Strategy • 13 AUG 2026
The commercial loan opening the door for more investors
As more seasoned investors look for ways to continue expanding their portfolios through commercial properties, more are turning to a loan that allows them to borrow at...
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