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Hotspots • 24 FEB 2023
‘Expect a major shift’: 4 emerging trends and opportunities for the commercial sector
Following years of strong capital value gains and low-income growth, a global commercial real estate services and investment firm is expecting a 'major shift' in...
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Tax & Legal • 22 FEB 2023
Investors’ vigilance urged following rise in faux advisers
An industry heavyweight is calling for investors to conduct due diligence to ensure they aren’t enlisting the services of illegal property advisers.
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Hotspots • 22 FEB 2023
2024 to be the ‘worst year’ for house building in a decade: HIA
An expert warned that the number of housing starts in the country is set to decline in 2023 before hitting its lowest level in a decade in 2024, as the rate hikes...
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Hotspots • 22 FEB 2023
10 Australian suburbs desperate for affordable rentals
In an era of never-ending rental crises, a new report has highlighted 10 regions across the country crying out for more affordable rental stock.
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Hotspots • 22 FEB 2023
Rate cuts to bring stability to residential market in 2023: HTW
Despite confidence surrounding the housing sector taking a hit from rate hikes in 2022, Herron Todd White (HTW) is optimistic that rate cuts during the second half of...
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Finance • 21 FEB 2023
Major consumer survey on taking out a home loan opens
Smart Property Investment is urging its readers to complete a survey about their experiences around taking out a home loan through a mortgage broker or a bank.
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Hotspots • 21 FEB 2023
Could the market cycle ‘turn again’ in 2023?
A national real estate brand cited new data which may indicate that the market will “turn again in 2023”. 
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Hotspots • 21 FEB 2023
Public school catchment zones are producing stronger-than-average price growth: Domain
Properties residing in government school catchment zones are attracting higher sales prices, according to new research from Domain.
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Tax & Legal • 18 FEB 2023
Host of legislative reforms to be implemented in Qld
The Palaszczuk government announced the latest round of legislative changes that will, amongst others, make it easier to redevelop ageing units.
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Tax & Legal • 18 FEB 2023
South Australia becomes latest state to target rental bidding
Rent bidding is set to be outlawed in South Australia under planned reforms aimed at tackling the state’s worsening affordability crisis. 
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