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Hotspots • 10 JUN 2024
Are these 6 Sydney suburbs on your radar?
Nestled alongside more famous neighbours, these hidden gems offer Sydneysiders a taste of the good life without the high price tag.
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Investor Strategy • 10 JUN 2024
Over half of all Australian homes at risk of natural disaster
Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino asserted “we need to ensure all Australians have a place to call home without fear of it being gone tomorrow”.
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Investor Strategy • 10 JUN 2024
Brisbane property market update – May 2024 
Throughout May, there was a significant shift in the rankings of Australia’s most expensive capital city markets. Regarding dwelling values, Brisbane surpassed...
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Investor Strategy • 07 JUN 2024
How planning can revolutionise your property game
Proactive property investors have a vital advantage over those who hit the panic button when trouble comes their way.
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Investor Strategy • 06 JUN 2024
1 in 8 mortgage holders have missed repayments: Survey
New research has found a “worrying” number of home owners struggling to meet their mortgage repayments.
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Investor Strategy • 06 JUN 2024
National vacancy rate hits 10-month high
The latest national rental vacancy figures show green shoots for the severely contracted market.
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Investor Strategy • 06 JUN 2024
Aussies looking to make green home upgrades can now apply for low-cost loans
Installing energy-saving upgrades like rooftop solar and home batteries are now a lot more financially viable for many Australians, thanks to a new government...
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Investor Strategy • 06 JUN 2024
Victoria mulls mandates for energy efficiency in rentals
Requirements for ceiling insulation, draught-proofing, hot water efficiency and cooling could be brought in as soon as next year.
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Investor Strategy • 05 JUN 2024
FHB market resurgence puts pressure on a particular type of property
New loan approvals are up almost 10 per cent since autumn 2023, signalling a revival of young buyer confidence.
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Investor Strategy • 05 JUN 2024
Brisbane takes over as Australia’s second-most expensive city
The Queensland capital has beat Canberra and Melbourne for the second-highest median dwelling value, a position it has not held since 1997.
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