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Investor Strategy • 16 FEB 2026

Sentiment rises in Brisbane’s and Adelaide’s prestige property markets

Buyer sentiment in Australia’s prestige property market has been strongly divided, with Brisbane and Adelaide running hot as Sydney and Melbourne balance out.

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Hotspots • 16 FEB 2026

Thinking of selling? The lowest and highest agent rates revealed

Agent fees vary widely across the country, with sellers in some suburbs paying nearly double what others do. Here are the lowest and highest commission rates.

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Tax & Legal • 16 FEB 2026

Man in love loses $800k in mortgage scam

An Australian man lost $800,000 to someone he thought he was in a relationship with, sending money and even taking out a mortgage to buy them a house.

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Our Portfolio • 16 FEB 2026

PIPA named official association partner for the Australian Buyers Agent Awards

The Property Investment Professionals of Australia has partnered with Real Estate Business and Smart Property Investment for the inaugural Australian Buyers Agent...

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Our Portfolio • 12 FEB 2026

Legacy or next-gen – the future of property management is divided

Opinion: There is a dramatic shift taking place in Australian real estate. It is not subtle, it is not cyclical – and it is not being driven by the old guard. It is a...

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Tax & Legal • 12 FEB 2026

Don’t lose your deposit: How to protect yourself against real estate scams

More buyers have been losing deposits to real estate scams, risking their dream of home ownership and facing serious financial fallout. Here are key tips to spot and...

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First Property Buyer • 12 FEB 2026

FHB loan values hit new record after 5% Deposit Scheme extension

First home buyer loan values have soared in the wake of the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme extension, increasing by 15.5 per cent, bringing more competition to the market.

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Finance • 12 FEB 2026

More mortgage, less romance: Couples review their priorities

As the value of loans rose in 2025, couples have reviewed their priorities, sacrificing dates and romance in favour of their mortgages, while singles continue to feel...

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Investor Strategy • 11 FEB 2026

Are you thinking of selling? Watch out for these top red flags in agents

From promising unrealistically high sale prices to flaky communication, here are the top red flags to watch for in real estate agents to avoid losing thousands during...

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Investor Strategy • 11 FEB 2026

$50bn market: Investors find new opportunities in office and living sectors

Following consecutive years of growth in commercial real estate, investors looking to diversify can consider shifting their focus from retail to office and living...

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