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Hotspots 14 JUN 2023

Mount Gambier: SA’s migration magnet poised for growth

Hugging the border between South Australia and Victoria, the region has been one of the most highly sought-after...

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Hotspots 14 JUN 2023

Why home values are still skyrocketing despite rate rises

“Supply is really the number one factor in the residential property market right now,” insists REIA president...

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Tax & Legal 13 JUN 2023

ATO warns property managers, insurers will keep investors honest in FY23

To crack down on property investors improperly or incorrectly claiming income and deductions this tax time, the...

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Hotspots 13 JUN 2023

Australian suburbs where buyers are most likely to pay cash

New data on cash purchases in the housing market reveals where Australians are more likely to have the funds to buy...

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Hotspots 12 JUN 2023

More than 4 in 10 Aussie rents up 10% in last year: CoreLogic

The pace of national rental growth has been driven by yearly increases in every Australian capital city and rest of...

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Hotspots 12 JUN 2023

Beaudesert caters to both worlds

Nature lovers who need to get a regular city fix are discovering a hidden gem in South-East Queensland.

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Hotspots 12 JUN 2023

One year later: Rate hikes leave their mark on housing data

The negative impact of the early wave of rate hikes is just beginning to bubble to the surface, according to the...

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Hotspots 12 JUN 2023

Is Bellbird Park Queensland’s investing hidden gem?

In a state littered with real estate gold mines, could this suburb sitting just outside state capital Brisbane be one...

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Tax & Legal 08 JUN 2023

Taxpayers must ensure they are ‘tax literate’: CPA

Australia’s complex system means too many people are making costly mistakes on their returns, says the association.

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Tax & Legal 08 JUN 2023

‘Endless speculation’ on rent freezes and rent caps must be put to rest: REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) is urging an end to the prolonged speculation surrounding rent freezes,...

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Hotspots 07 JUN 2023

May’s astonishing property price surge shakes up Brisbane

After two months of very modest dwelling price growth in Brisbane, the May data shows a huge spike in property values...

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Hotspots 06 JUN 2023

RBA reveals highly anticipated June cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has handed down another divisive cash rate call at its monthly board meeting on...

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Hotspots 06 JUN 2023

Fast 50’s Victor Harbor crowned #1 tourist town

The South Australian coastal town is firmly on the radar of investors and tourists alike, having received two huge...

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Hotspots 06 JUN 2023

Property buyers returning to the market despite hazy outlook: REIA

While the latest lending data revealed an uptick in activity within certain buyer groups, the country’s peak real...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2023

The average South Australian house now costs a record $600k

Data from the state’s peak real estate body showed the median house price is now sitting at $600,000 — an almost 10...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2023

Why Brassall’s future may just be brighter than its present

Nestled an hour from Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, Brassall has slowly grown into one of the Sunshine State’s...

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Hotspots 05 JUN 2023

National home values record largest rise in 18 months

Following months of decline categorising the back end of 2022 and the start of 2023, Australian home values have...

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Hotspots 02 JUN 2023

Armadale is the ‘ugly duckling’ suburb investors should swan dive into

Hailed as a suburb within an “ugly duckling” market, here is why investors are now turning their heads to Armadale....

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Hotspots 02 JUN 2023

Urban planning pays off in Forest Lake

A master-planned community in south-west Brisbane shows why it pays to get in on the ground floor.

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2023

Queensland’s Warwick a darling pick for sub-$400k investments

The “Rose and Rodeo Capital” has plenty going on — and with the median price of property sitting at a pretty...

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2023

Perth’s top 5 transit-oriented development locations revealed

As train access increasingly shapes Australia’s property landscape, a new report unveiled the top five priority...

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Hotspots 31 MAY 2023

Why Australians are flocking back to the ‘20-minute neighbourhood’

The cost of living, return of office life and shift in priorities highlighted during lockdowns are driving Australian...

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Hotspots 31 MAY 2023

Armidale – the university town promising big things for investors

For many years university students have flocked to the northern NSW time with big dreams, and now, strong recent...

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Hotspots 31 MAY 2023

Building approvals slide to lowest level in over a decade

Approvals to build new homes fell to the lowest level in 11 years, weighed down by fewer permits for apartment and...

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Hotspots 31 MAY 2023

Wellard proves itself a property winner in WA

The City of Kwinana’s suburb of Wellard has beat out dozens of other Perth suburbs to gain status as an investor...

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