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Investor Strategy • 20 MAR 2024
How to protect tenants from ‘unliveable’ indoor heat
Last summer was one of the hottest on record, and things are only expected to get worse. But a few simple changes can improve living conditions for renters.
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Investor Strategy • 18 MAR 2024
How much money could energy-efficient retrofits save in WA?
The cost breakdown of a recent energy efficiency upgrade proposal shows that thousands could be saved on individual power bills through simple upgrades.
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Investor Strategy • 18 MAR 2024
February rental figures bring fresh concern
Australia’s rental landscape grew even more challenging for the country’s prospective tenants in February.
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Tax & Legal • 18 MAR 2024
WA builder’s rego renewal axed
A Perth construction company’s registration has been cancelled on financial grounds, leaving 13 projects unfinished.
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Investor Strategy • 15 MAR 2024
Asbestos safety course now free for anyone in Australia
A free asbestos awareness course is currently being offered by the NSW government to educate Australians about the risks, identification and safe handling of the...
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Investor Strategy • 14 MAR 2024
The surprising reason Perth unit prices are on the rise
The price between houses and units is shrinking across the country. In Perth, new data reveals why homes in multidwelling developments are taking off.
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Investor Strategy • 14 MAR 2024
Housing market feeling the heat
The summer heat was felt all the way through to the property market in the final months of last year.
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Investor Strategy • 14 MAR 2024
How to pet-proof your property
Five states and territories have launched reforms making it harder for landlords to say no to pets. Here’s how to get your investment property pet-ready.
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Finance • 13 MAR 2024
Want to raid retirement savings for a home deposit? Think again
Alarming new modelling shows that property prices could drastically rise across Australia if first home owners are granted access to their super for house deposits.
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Investor Strategy • 12 MAR 2024
The ‘lure of regional living’ remains strong, data shows
Residents of Australia’s capital cities are fleeing the big smoke for greener pastures, with regional migration at its highest level in over 12 months.
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