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Finance • 11 AUG 2026
RBA rate call: What happens next for property?
At its fifth meeting of the year, the RBA has announced its cash rate decision, with higher living costs and tax changes weighing on buyer demand, borrowing capacity,...
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Investor Strategy • 10 AUG 2026
Market split: The suburbs still running hot amid widespread cooling
The national market has fragmented as a result of the broadening downturn, but plenty of areas are still running hot, with some Adelaide suburbs seeing continued demand...
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Hotspots • 10 AUG 2026
Brisbane property market update, July 2026
Brisbane’s property market moved into negative territory through July 2026, with Cotality’s Home Value Index recording a 0.6 per cent fall in dwelling values over...
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Finance • 10 AUG 2026
Buyer nearly loses $1.2m after fake settlement email
A young mother was nearly wiped out of $1.2 million in a settlement redirection scam, with a single extra letter in the email address standing between buying a property...
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Investor Strategy • 07 AUG 2026
Borrowing capacity now key concern for investors
Forget hotspots and market uncertainty; investors looking to transact today face a new major challenge, as weakened borrowing capacity is dictating their portfolio...
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First Property Buyer • 06 AUG 2026
Nearly 1.5k first home buyer scheme properties converted into investments
Almost 1,500 properties from the government’s first home buyer 5 per cent Deposit Scheme have been converted into investment properties since the program began in...
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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2026
Regional markets reign supreme as capital cities slip
Regional vendors have been making more when it comes to reselling their homes, as those in the capital cities feel the sting.
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Investor Strategy • 06 AUG 2026
SMSF residential lending ends in 4 days. What’s next for investors?
With just four days until the ban on new residential SMSF lending comes into effect, investors are being urged not to mistake a change in strategy for the end of...
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Investor Strategy • 06 AUG 2026
From lease docs to fixed rates: How investors are adapting to tighter lending
The borrowing landscape has changed, with investors needing to adapt to recent SMSF changes and serviceability constraints to continue growing their wealth. Here’s how...
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Investor Strategy • 05 AUG 2026
Brisbane remains an owner’s dream while Melbourne and Sydney falter
Despite slowing conditions across the nation, owners in Brisbane continue to benefit from the city’s recent property boom, with nearly 100 per cent of house resales...
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