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Finance 22 JAN 2022

Westpac forecasts higher interests rates: Borrowers warned to brace for higher repayments

Monthly repayments could soon cost borrowers a lot more cash if Westpac’s predictions for rate rises do come to...

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Hotspots 21 JAN 2022

Aussie sellers see highest level of profitability in a decade

Aussie property vendors are now making $270,000, on average, for every sale, according to a recent study.

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Hotspots 20 JAN 2022

Top 10 Perth suburbs for price growth

While the overall Perth property market achieved a healthy 13 per cent increase in 2021, a number of Perth suburbs saw...

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Hotspots 20 JAN 2022

The ‘survivorship’ mindset: How to capitalise on NSW rising land values

According to projections from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the value of residential land in NSW has...

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Hotspots 19 JAN 2022

The best suburbs for property growth in 2022 – Part 2

Growth is currently forecast for these 15 suburbs in the year ahead.

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Hotspots 18 JAN 2022

Property market update: Melbourne, December 2021

Melbourne capped off a bumpy 2021 with double-digit annual growth, triumphing over gloomy start-of-the-year forecasts....

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Hotspots 18 JAN 2022

7 trends to shape the commercial market in 2022

The pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the commercial real estate industry, as it does practically every other...

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Hotspots 15 JAN 2022

‘Nearology’ factor pushing double-digit growth in these WA suburbs

Robust activity in Western Australia’s popular suburbs has caused property prices to skyrocket, yet buyers are still...

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Hotspots 14 JAN 2022

5 reasons SA property prices could jump 15% in 2022

As open borders boost demand, one network GM expects South Australia to grow by 15 per cent in 2022.

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Finance 14 JAN 2022

What’s your money mindset?

According to new research, most Aussies fall into four primary money mindsets. Knowing which category you fall into...

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Hotspots 13 JAN 2022

4 reasons to give commercial properties a second look

Soaring house prices in Australia are turning away a growing number of investors, and the lucrative commercial property...

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Hotspots 13 JAN 2022

The 20 Australian suburbs where it’s hardest to rent

New research has revealed just how tight some of Australia’s rental markets have become.

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Hotspots 12 JAN 2022

‘Landlords’ markets’ to remain in 2022

Significant monthly increases in rental supply have resulted in higher national vacancy rates, but the majority of...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2022

Victorian suburbs to watch for in 2022

A number of Victorian locales are showing no signs of slowing down over the new year, with prices projected to...

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2022

Brisbane property market update December 2021

This article will highlight what has happened in the Brisbane property market throughout December 2021.

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Hotspots 11 JAN 2022

Property market update: Sydney, December 2021

Sydney closed out 2021 as the second-strongest performing capital city housing market, but experts warn of storm clouds...

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Hotspots 07 JAN 2022

Do Aussies like where they live?

The pandemic-induced property boom has seen plenty of Australians buy and sell property. But this begs the question:...

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Hotspots 06 JAN 2022

The best suburbs for property growth in 2022

Properties in these suburbs are expected to grow in value over the next year.

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Hotspots 06 JAN 2022

Victoria’s land market outlook

Residential greenfield prices have reached all-time highs in Victoria – and that growth is predicted to be sustained...

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Hotspots 05 JAN 2022

Will open borders be a boon for the WA market?

A Western Australian agency group is expectant of further price growth into the new year for the state as open borders...

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Finance 04 JAN 2022

How can new investors leverage equity?

Are you thinking of venturing into property investment but don’t have savings? The solution could be right under your...

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Hotspots 31 DEC 2021

Pandemic leaves mark on 10-year prices

The onset of COVID-19 in March 2020 caused and accelerated a number of trends across the property sector, throwing the...

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Hotspots 31 DEC 2021

5 workspace trends to watch for in 2022

The pandemic redefined how we live and work, with businesses shifting to agile teams and the demand for flexible...

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Finance 30 DEC 2021

Taking out a loan? Here are 4 tips to avoid being trapped by debt

Applying for a home loan can be tricky and complicated, more so if it’s your first time going through the process....

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Tax & Legal 29 DEC 2021

Property valuations still ‘high on the audit hit list’

SMSF auditors are requiring valuations for many property investments again this financial year, and in some cases...

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