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Hotspots • 24 DEC 2022
Perth property prices drop 2.8%
The median house price in Perth dropped to $530,000 across the September 2022 quarter, according to the latest insights from Western Australia.
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Hotspots • 24 DEC 2022
2022 in review: Brisbane
Queensland’s capital resisted the market declines for half the year; however, as the year wore on, value decreases began to occur across Brisbane.
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Hotspots • 24 DEC 2022
2022 in review: Perth
Western Australia’s capital remained incredibly resistant to market downturns throughout the year while maintaining relative rental affordability in the face of...
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Hotspots • 23 DEC 2022
Real estate tops investors’ Google searches in 2022: Report
A new study revealed the top 10 investments that received the most Google searches globally, with real estate crowned as the most popular asset in 2022. 
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Finance • 21 DEC 2022
Beware of fake puppies and other holiday scams
Fraudsters are hard at work trying to con you over Christmas, says the Assistant Treasurer.
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Hotspots • 21 DEC 2022
Government gets going on National Housing Supply and Affordability Council plans
The chief executive of Mirvac will be taking on an integral role as chair of the government’s interim National Housing Supply and Affordability Council.  
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Finance • 21 DEC 2022
5 key downsizer risks for younger SMSF clients
With the reduced age for downsizer contributions now passed, investors have been reminded of its potential ramifications on the Age Pension and future contributions.
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Hotspots • 20 DEC 2022
Investors tapping out as NSW rental crisis tightens
The latest vacancy rate survey from the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has revealed vacancy rates “continue to spiral downward”.
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Hotspots • 17 DEC 2022
What should investors expect from a 2023 property market recovery?
After a tumultuous and turbulent 2022, categorised by market downturns and rising interest rates, one buyer’s agent has forecast a gradual recovery of the property...
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Hotspots • 15 DEC 2022
House prices fell around $37k on average: ABS
The total value of Australia’s residential dwelling has continued to fall from its $10 trillion peak, down to $9.6 trillion in the September quarter, the latest data...
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