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Investor Strategy • 23 APR 2026
Market update: Mid-sized capitals to maintain momentum
Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide are tipped to continue building on their previous strong growth, driven by tight supply and unlocking activity from new buyer...
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First Property Buyer • 23 APR 2026
FHBs spark rapid property value rise
Property values within first home buyer price caps have been surging at nearly twice the pace of those above, even as eligible stock rapidly disappears.
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Hotspots • 23 APR 2026
The Bendigo suburb investors should be targeting
Strathdale has emerged as one of Bendigo’s most desirable lifestyle suburbs, where strong family appeal, affordability, and steady demand have continued to attract...
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Investor Strategy • 22 APR 2026
Market update: Housing crunch to support price growth in Sydney and Melbourne
Despite a slight downturn, Sydney and Melbourne’s low housing stock, steady demand, and tight rental markets are expected to continue supporting prices amid ongoing...
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Investor Strategy • 22 APR 2026
‘Never heard of’: The niche commercial assets driving investor demand
Specialised industrial rental assets have been rising in popularity, with cold and industrial outdoor storage investments surging in demand.
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Hotspots • 21 APR 2026
New hotspots emerge as buyer inquiry patterns reshape the market
Demand has been shifting in the nationwide property market, with new hotspots arising from a surge in buyer inquiries, particularly in Victoria.
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Investor Strategy • 21 APR 2026
New-build investors face $31k construction cost
The cost of building a new home has begun to rise due to higher oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East, with experts warning an additional $31,000 hit could be...
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Tax & Legal • 20 APR 2026
Victorian surveyor hit with suspension and $25k fine after building failures
A surveyor in Melbourne’s east has been suspended for six months and fined $25,000 after failing to properly undertake mandatory building inspections.
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Hotspots • 20 APR 2026
NSW buyers look beyond the city as regions top property sales
Regional NSW markets have topped the chart for statewide sales in the first quarter of this year, as buyers widen their search amid interest rate rises and other...
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Tax & Legal • 16 APR 2026
‘Dangerous’ policy changes to bring investor exodus
An industry body has warned that any changes to the current capital gains tax and negative gearing policies could be “dangerous” to the nation’s investors,...
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