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Tax & Legal • 03 DEC 2024
Home buyer ‘almost’ scammed $1.2m
A Westpac home buyer nearly lost over $1 million after a fake conveyancer email asked him to transfer his settlement money. His banker’s gut feeling saved him.
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Investor Strategy • 03 DEC 2024
National median dwelling price hits $800k
Australian dwelling prices have hit a new record in November across the country, reaching a median home price of $800,000 for the first time despite increased property...
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Investor Strategy • 02 DEC 2024
Albanese sells investment property for $1.75m
On Friday night, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sold his Dulwich Hill investment property for $1,750,000, receiving a profit of $575,000.
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Hotspots • 02 DEC 2024
5 Victorian suburbs ideal for investors' beachside escape
As summer approaches, these five Victorian suburbs offer affordable coastal gateways for investors seeking a lifestyle change for the holiday.
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Investor Strategy • 29 NOV 2024
Qld ranks first on the Housing Scorecard
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) of Australia has named Queensland the property market’s top-performing state.
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Investor Strategy • 29 NOV 2024
Build to Rent bill passes through Parliament
The legislation aims to deliver 80,000 rental homes over the next decade, with recent revisions to the bill introducing extended tenancies, strengthened tenant...
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Investor Strategy • 28 NOV 2024
Why has Qld dethroned Victoria in the investor market?
It’s been a long time coming, but Queensland has finally overtaken Victoria as Australia’s second-largest investor market. But what has driven this change?
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Investor Strategy • 28 NOV 2024
Low price and high yield: Where are the properties under $500k?
While dwelling prices have increased nationwide, there are still hidden gems where investors can grab a property under $500,000.
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Hotspots • 27 NOV 2024
Sydney’s top 10 high-growth suburbs in 2025
Whether you are looking for high-end living or more budget-conscious dwellings, these 10 suburbs offer choices for all tastes and budgets.
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Investor Strategy • 26 NOV 2024
NSW reveals master plans for rezoned transit hubs
Moving forward with its plan to increase density around key transit hubs, the state has now released the master plans for the first seven suburbs.
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