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Investor Strategy • 09 MAY 2024
Could apartments beat houses for long-term growth?
Historically, apartments have had a reputation for inferior capital growth, but new data suggests that this trend is set to change.
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Finance • 09 MAY 2024
Is ‘rentvesting’ causing loan sizes to spiral upwards?
Amid a dwindling supply of rental properties, the “rentvesting” efforts of buyers and investors are having profound effects on loan size and volume.
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Investor Strategy • 08 MAY 2024
Brisbane property market update April 2024
The pace of growth in the Brisbane property market appears to be decelerating, as evidenced by changes in Brisbane’s median dwelling values. Monthly growth for...
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Finance • 06 MAY 2024
Is a move to raid super for house deposits a trap?
Experts warn that rumblings of a Coalition push for uncapped usage of super for house deposits would only make young Australians wait longer to own their first home.
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Finance • 06 MAY 2024
NSW property commissioner breaks silence on Netstrata
The state has launched an independent review into Netstrata’s practices following allegations the firm was charging excessive fees and taking kickbacks.
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Investor Strategy • 06 MAY 2024
Commercial tenants in arrears? What is the best course of action?
A lease surrender might seem like the last resort, but here is why it might not be the worst idea to consider.
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Investor Strategy • 06 MAY 2024
How can short-term property managers gain from going green?
With the trend of sustainable lodging becoming bigger, short-term rental (STR) and Airbnb hosts must consider how to cater towards eco-conscious guests.
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Tax & Legal • 03 MAY 2024
Builder issued stop work order for alleged insurance failures on 200-plus projects
Melbourne building company Aycon Constructions & Building Services Pty Ltd has seen its building registrations immediately suspended.
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Investor Strategy • 03 MAY 2024
Residential building approvals record slight lift
Dwelling approvals are on the rise, but the building industry says small gains aren’t cause for celebration.
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Investor Strategy • 03 MAY 2024
Why WA’s rental law overhaul won’t hurt investors
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) does not believe that new tenant laws will upset the rental market in the state.
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