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Hotspots • 19 MAY 2023

5 South Australian markets set to outperform in 2023

While South Australia was named the top-performing state across the country in 2022, there are five areas in the region that stood out from the pack.

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Hotspots • 18 MAY 2023

Fast 50 2024 uncovers Australia’s top suburbs for property investment

Momentum Media and leading property investment brand Smart Property Investment are proud to unveil the inaugural FAST 50 report, the perfect starting point for...

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Hotspots • 18 MAY 2023

Which state is defying the long-term slump in new home sales?

A new report showed new home sales were up in April, with one state in particular defying the long-term slump in turnover of new homes.

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Hotspots • 18 MAY 2023

1 in 5 Aussies dreaming of regional shift

Young Australians are set to drive the continuation of Australia’s growing pattern of regional migration, according to new research.

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Hotspots • 17 MAY 2023

Building Act reforms to ensure Porter Davis mistakes aren’t repeated

Following the collapse of one of the state’s largest builders last month, the Victorian government is acting to provide greater protections to consumers.

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Hotspots • 17 MAY 2023

Is the regional rental crisis over?

For the third month running, the national residential vacancy rate has risen, with SQM Research indicating the increases have been felt right across the nation.

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Hotspots • 17 MAY 2023

Is a ban on rental bidding truly the ultimate solution to the rental crisis?

Beyond the buzz surrounding rental bidding bans, one business leader says its not “poor tenancy laws” authorities should be cracking down on to fix the housing...

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Hotspots • 16 MAY 2023

Will the end of rate hikes lead to a surge in investment opportunities?

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the full impact of rate hikes on the property market, an expert lays arguments as to why investors should hold an optimistic outlook...

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Tax & Legal • 16 MAY 2023

ATO crackdown focuses on rental properties, work claims, CGT

A trio of targets will get special scrutiny this year and the Tax Office expects to issue fewer refunds.

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Hotspots • 15 MAY 2023

RBA warned against knocking the Aussie economy into recession

Following the central bank’s shock decision to lift the cash rate at its May meeting, one financial expert has urged the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to throw...