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Investor Strategy • 04 JUN 2026

The game has changed: Investors to ditch old playbook as reforms reshape market

As the market shifts amid new tax reforms and rising interest rates, investors can’t rely on traditional methods of wealth creation and instead should adapt their...

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Hotspots • 04 JUN 2026

Forget commercial property: The real asset switch supercharging portfolios

Instead of following the trend of jumping into commercial property as part of their portfolio, investors have been encouraged to consider units and apartment blocks.

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Tax & Legal • 04 JUN 2026

Property shake-up: Victoria tightens auction and rental laws

Proposed Victorian laws could force sellers to disclose reserve prices under a wider underquoting crackdown, while also easing break-lease costs for renters.

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Investor Strategy • 03 JUN 2026

Renovation demand remains high despite rising cost pressures

Australia’s appetite for renovation has continued to grow despite fluctuating material and goods costs, as home owners look to add value to their properties.

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Investor Strategy • 03 JUN 2026

Landlords urged to rethink who’s really managing their Airbnb

As Airbnb and Stayz continue to attract investors, regulators have warned landlords to verify that professionals who manage their property hold the proper licence,...

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Investor Strategy • 03 JUN 2026

Failed Dashdot business transferred ownership to Virgin Islands before collapse

ASIC documents reveal that the majority of Dashdot shares were sold to a British Virgin Islands company prior to its liquidation, leaving Australian customers stranded...

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Tax & Legal • 02 JUN 2026

Landlord’s costly delay leads to failed $11.8k property repair claim

A recent case where a property owner couldn’t recover over $11,800 in repairs has sparked warnings for landlords on legal obligations and the risks of poor...

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Investor Strategy • 02 JUN 2026

FHBs get priority access to Australian-first neighbourhood

First home buyers in South Australia will have uncontested access to an influx of new homes to be delivered on Adelaide’s northern edge to support their entry into the...

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Investor Strategy • 01 JUN 2026

Investor market retreat: New activity to plunge 34% after tax shake-up

Australia’s housing market is bracing for an investor retreat, with soaring interest rates and tighter tax reforms set to slash borrowing power and stall market...

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Investor Strategy • 01 JUN 2026

Why strong yield is the new best investment strategy

While investors have previously shied away from investing in units, recent tax changes have prompted buyers to chase the typically higher-yield assets rather than focus...

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