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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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Investor Strategy • 04 JUN 2024
Regional relocation reignited: Why Millennials are leading the charge
Internal migration across the nation has soared in the first three months of the year, according to the latest Regional Movers Index.
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Hotspots • 04 JUN 2024
Wattle Grove offers investors the best of both worlds
This Western Australian hotspot is attracting residents looking to cut out the bustle of the big city and embrace the hustle of a thriving small town.
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Investor Strategy • 03 JUN 2024
8 in 10 young Aussies prepared to sacrifice their dream home
New research has revealed that young home buyers are willing to compromise on property features, size, and even safety in order to purchase a home.
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Investor Strategy • 03 JUN 2024
Dismal building approvals further distance Australia from housing target
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that building approvals in April experienced another month of decline, casting further doubt...
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Investor Strategy • 31 MAY 2024
Australian home prices hit a new record
The latest figures show that home prices climbed to a fresh peak in May 2024, with the month recording a 0.3 per cent increase nationally.
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Investor Strategy • 31 MAY 2024
Affordability filter launches on rental listings platform
As Australian tenants find themselves priced out of rentals, realestate.com.au has launched a new search filter.
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Investor Strategy • 31 MAY 2024
NSW increases housing targets
The NSW government has announced it will provide community funding to local governments that exceed the state’s updated housing targets.
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