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Investor Strategy • 16 APR 2026
AI v reality: How AI advice overload exposes the next generation of investors
More and more younger investors have been using social media and AI tools to make their property decisions, creating a gap in their understanding of investing...
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Investor Strategy • 16 APR 2026
Growth beyond borders: The fierce 3-way fight investors can’t ignore
Australian property investors are rewriting the playbook, with a record 73 per cent open to buying interstate, sparking a fierce three-way showdown between Brisbane,...
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Investor Strategy • 15 APR 2026
Qld disclosure laws: Sellers met with heightened risk and responsibility
Queensland’s seller disclosure laws have continued to cause confusion and complexity in the property transaction process eight months into the scheme, with sellers...
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Hotspots • 15 APR 2026
Discover the outer-west suburb about to rewrite Melbourne’s property map
Melton has emerged as one of Melbourne’s most closely watched outer-west growth corridors, with strong affordability, steady demand, and ongoing infrastructure...
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Investor Strategy • 15 APR 2026
Sellers encouraged to haggle agent fees
With rising living costs and higher interest rates, sellers have been encouraged to shop around and negotiate agents’ fees to save thousands of dollars.
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Hotspots • 14 APR 2026
Property data platform faces Federal Court action
A leading property data platform has come under fire for allegedly stealing data from a competitor, with the matter in Federal Court over the claims.
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Investor Strategy • 14 APR 2026
Cooling autumn market forces sellers to reset expectations 
With clearance rates set to further dwindle this autumn as economic factors impact buyer confidence, sellers have been reminded to keep realistic pricing and focus on...
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Hotspots • 14 APR 2026
The $575k suburb: Why Lavington is gaining serious momentum
Lavington has emerged as a breakout regional sleeper hit, with strong growth, solid yields, and major upgrades driving investor demand, according to SPI’s FAST 50...
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Investor Strategy • 13 APR 2026
Prices up, budgets down: Brisbane and Perth homes to jump $50k+
Brisbane and Perth median house prices are set to rise by more than $50,000 before the end of the year, while buyers’ maximum borrowing amounts have shrunk due to...
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First Property Buyer • 13 APR 2026
Why turnkey homes are winning over first home buyers
Turnkey homes and new builds have been rising in popularity, with purchasers seeking the convenience of move-in-ready houses without the cost and hassle of renovations,...
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