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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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First Property Buyer 29 MAY 2025

Victorian opposition announces stamp duty reform plan

The Liberals and Nationals would abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties worth up to $1 million.

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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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Finance 27 MAY 2025

NAB and Urbanise partner to streamline strata payments

Strata managers and property owners will soon enjoy faster, simpler payments with a new integration between NAB and...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Investor revival reshapes property market as owner-occupier growth stalls

Despite a rise in first home buyer activity, investors are re-entering the property market at a pace three times faster...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Supply crunch tied to slower growth in dwelling prices

A new report revealed that slowing price growth in early 2025 had been driven by Australia’s failure to meet its...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Competition heightens as buyers surge into the market

Following the latest RBA rate cut, buyer sentiment has increased, with one-third of Australians believing now is a good...

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Hotspots 27 MAY 2025

SA leads property market rankings

Following a rise in investor loans, first home buyers’ activity, adequate housing policies, and streamlined building...

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Hotspots 27 MAY 2025

Budget-friendly infill homes: Top 6 areas under $850k

With limited housing supply and increased competition, buyers are eyeing vacant urban land to build under $900,000 and...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Investor exodus threatens rental supply, REINSW warns

The Real Estate Institute of NSW has reported a sharp decline in investor activity, leading to increased rental...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAY 2025

Cost of balcony surges to $400k amid move to higher density living

Balconies, patios, alfresco living and other outdoor spaces have become the quintessential features of Australian...

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Investor Strategy 22 MAY 2025

Regional housing markets still outperform capitals, but gap is closing

While regional dwelling values are still rising faster than those in capital cities on a quarterly basis, the...

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Investor Strategy 22 MAY 2025

SA leads property market rankings

Following a rise in investor loans, first home buyers’ activity, adequate housing policies, and streamlined building...

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Finance 21 MAY 2025

How the RBA’s May rate cut may shape Australia’s property market

In May 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely anticipated 0.25 per cent interest rate cut, aimed...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2025

Brisbane’s inner-city property market set for Olympic-driven surge

Brisbane property market is set to boom following infrastructure development across key precincts for the 2032 Olympic...

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Finance 20 MAY 2025

RBA delivers May cash rate: What it means for the market

After weeks of speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate, lifting buyer confidence, borrowing...

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Finance 20 MAY 2025

Moderate uptick in property sales expected as RBA lowers cash rate

Property experts anticipate the upcoming rate cut will ease borrowing costs and gently lift property market activity...

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First Property Buyer 20 MAY 2025

Brisbane market set to heat up as first home buyers flood in

Following the federal election results, the Brisbane market has seen a surge in first home buyers’ optimism, set to...

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Hotspots 20 MAY 2025

Smaller markets surge as Melbourne roars back in autumn housing boom

Two smaller Australian markets led the way in price growth and sales this selling season, while Melbourne saw its...

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Investor Strategy 20 MAY 2025

10-year boom: 1 in 3 homes across Australia now worth over $1m

Over a third of Australian homes now top $1 million in value, turning a once-luxury price point into the norm even in...

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First Property Buyer 15 MAY 2025

NT extends incentives for purchasing new homes

The Northern Territory has extended its home ownership grants to boost affordability and construction, following strong...

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2025

Interstate investors drive regional WA property boom

Interest from eastern states investors has seen Western Australian property run hot over the March quarter of 2025,...

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Investor Strategy 15 MAY 2025

Property markets show mixed trends across Australia

Australia’s property market saw varied conditions in early 2025, with interest rate cuts, regional growth, and...

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Investor Strategy 15 MAY 2025

Gen Z most likely to invest money into property ownership

A new report has highlighted the hunger for home ownership among young Aussies.

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First Property Buyer 14 MAY 2025

Victoria extends off-the-plan stamp duty concessions

The Victorian government’s investment will enable buyers to access stamp duty concessions on eligible properties for...

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