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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Brisbane Olympics set to boost commercial property

Brisbane’s residential and commercial property markets are set to receive a huge boost in property price growth, as...
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Metropolitan exodus continues as construction loan boom dwindles

The number of new loans being issued for construction doubled over the last 12 months, but the conditions driving this...
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Tax & Legal 04 AUG 2021

The tax trick that property investors need to get their renovation deductions in order

Knowing the difference between renovations and repairs can mean the difference between a timely tax return and an audit...
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Need for housing intervention questioned as lending cools

Investor activity appears to be slowing, with new data revealing a very slight increase in investor lending...
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Hotspots 04 AUG 2021

Capital city listings down as lockdowns disrupt market

The latest wave of localised lockdowns have led to significant falls in property listings across affected areas, new...
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Hotspots 03 AUG 2021

Property investors locking-in their gains while rental yields are ‘historically’ high

Data suggests that investors are moving to consolidate their profits while they can. 
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Hotspots 03 AUG 2021

Despite a July dip in listings, Perth’s property market continues to sizzle

While July did a number on local listings, Perth buyers weren’t deterred by the rainy weather.
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Hotspots 03 AUG 2021

Can the Olympics propel Brisbane to the million-dollar club?

Just how high can Brisbane’s prices soar as the 2032 Olympic Games heads to the Sunshine State?
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Finance 03 AUG 2021

RBA makes cash rate call for August

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its latest call on the official cash rate.
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Auction clearance rates rise amid steady volumes

Despite localised lockdowns, the auction market has continued its recovery, new data has revealed.
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Landlords forced to ‘carry the can’ following Victoria’s lockdown

As the state re-emerges from strict lockdowns, Victorian landlords are being asked to “carry the can” for...
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Housing market loses steam amid affordability constraints

While the market remains strong, its growth cycle has tapered as housing becomes less affordable, new research has...
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Tax & Legal 02 AUG 2021

Income, interest and capital works deductions: What property investors need to know to steer clear of the ATO

Australia’s tax collector says it is ready and willing to apply extra scrutiny to the tax returns of those with an...
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Hotspots 02 AUG 2021

Capital cities break price growth records

Canberra may have dominated the market with double-digit growth and the steepest price acceleration in almost three...
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Hotspots 30 JUL 2021

Canberra now boasts a 7-figure median house price

With double-digit growth and the steepest price acceleration in almost three decades, Canberra continues to dominate...
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Investor Strategy 30 JUL 2021

How this first-generation Aussie bagged a $2.5m portfolio by 32

Coming from a hard-working battler family, this investor saw the importance of making his money work harder for him,...
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Hotspots 30 JUL 2021

Commercial vacancy rates approach zero

Record-low interest rates have dramatically increased demand across the commercial property market, with industrial...
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Hotspots 29 JUL 2021

Housing market intervention to wipe out growth by 2023

A big four bank has conceded that its earlier property growth forecasts were overly cautious, while predicting that a...
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Hotspots 29 JUL 2021

Less lockdowns lead the way for auction recovery

Capital city auction activity is expected to rise over this weekend as some cities see lockdown measures ease, new data...
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Hotspots 29 JUL 2021

Tassie property boosts balance sheet over latest quarter

Strong buyer and rental demand are continuing to drive prices and rents up across Tasmania, according to the latest...
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Hotspots 29 JUL 2021

Cities with the largest gap between house and unit prices revealed

The premium for houses over units has hit record highs as demand for detached houses continues to increase, new...
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Hotspots 28 JUL 2021

How will the lockdown extension impact property?

The Greater Sydney lockdown will continue for another four weeks, at least, meaning auctions will remain in the online...
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Hotspots 28 JUL 2021

Suburbs with the fastest-selling properties revealed

The length of time properties remain on the market has significantly contracted as demand continues to strengthen and...
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Hotspots 28 JUL 2021

CPI increases good news for rate-watchers

The latest movements in Australia’s consumer price index suggest that macro-prudential action may be further off than...
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Hotspots 28 JUL 2021

Port Hedland leads property price gains in WA

For the fourth quarter in a row, a majority of Western Australian regional centres have recorded an increase in house...
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