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Tax & Legal • 07 NOV 2023
Greens threaten 650% rate increase on Brisbane landlords
As part of the party’s push to win the city’s 2024 mayoral election, it has promised increased rate hikes for landlords who hike rents.
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2023
Tides change as regional relocators give Qld the flick
Regional NSW has stolen the crown from Queensland as the location that’s proving the most attractive to metro dwellers looking for a change of pace.
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Hotspots • 07 NOV 2023
Dispelling some migration housing market myths
It’s long been viewed that increased net migration is the biggest driver of rising house prices and rents. CoreLogic’s Eliza Owen looks to unpack the finer details...
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Tax & Legal • 06 NOV 2023
ACT developer under fire for multiple business failures
A property developer party to the failure of five companies has received a two-year suspension from managing corporations by the Australian Securities and Investments...
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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2023
How to invest in Australia’s underdog cities this spring
As housing unaffordability and cost of living continue to plague Australia’s major cities, it might be time to turn to the nation’s smaller housing markets.
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Hotspots • 06 NOV 2023
Could home ownership unlock the door to happiness?
A recent report revealed that seven in 10 Aussies believe owning their own home is crucial to their overall happiness.
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Hotspots • 03 NOV 2023
The Block Finale: Tom Panos to tell all
Don’t miss all the behind-the-scenes from the final episode of The Block 2023, as Tom Panos gives a rundown of what went down as all five homes went under the hammer.
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Hotspots • 03 NOV 2023
The investor’s guide to the east coast this November
New data gives a snapshot of the obstacles and opportunities to property investment in each of Australia’s three major eastern capitals.
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Hotspots • 03 NOV 2023
Australia dominates in the global luxury market’s top annual risers
Four Australian cities have made the top 15 global rankings for luxury residential price growth over the past 12 months, according to new research from Knight Frank.
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Finance • 02 NOV 2023
7 misconceptions about investing for wealth
Myths about property investment abound, and knowing the difference between fact and fiction can set good investors apart from the crowd.
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