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Hotspots • 07 APR 2026
Brisbane property market update, March 2026
March 2026 has reinforced Brisbane’s position as one of Australia’s strongest-performing property markets, even as the operating environment has grown more complex....
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Investor Strategy • 07 APR 2026
What would the property market look like with a 4.85% cash rate?
As rate uncertainty drags on, Westpac is now tipping three more hikes to 4.85 per cent – what does the property market look like at that level, and is now a bold...
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Tax & Legal • 02 APR 2026
Dangerous deck: Victorian builder fined $70k after illegal renovation
An unregistered Victorian builder has been fined $70,000 after carrying out illegal renovation work and failing to refund a single mother of three.
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Investor Strategy • 02 APR 2026
New AI tool breaks down complex strata reports into simple insights
As units and townhouses become more popular, buyers will now be able to use AI to read complex, strenuous strata reports before making their decision.
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Investor Strategy • 01 APR 2026
‘Ask questions early’: Buyers warned about unlicensed property advice
An increasing trend of property spruikers and advisers giving buyers unsanctioned financial advice has sparked a warning from the national peak body for buyers’...
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Hotspots • 01 APR 2026
Stamp duty changes to save home owners $100k
Downsizers looking to relocate to homes that better fit their needs can save more than $100,000 following changes to South Australia’s government stamp duty...
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Tax & Legal • 01 APR 2026
Rogue roof work: Qld tradie hit with $13k fine over 3 offences
A dodgy tradie has been fined more than $13,000 over offences including not holding an acceptable licence, taking an excessive deposit, and not having a proper contract...
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Investor Strategy • 31 MAR 2026
Landlords could face delays, admin burden under NSW bond reforms
Australia’s peak body representing investors has raised concerns about the NSW smart bond scheme, arguing it could create delays and complexities for landlords.
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Investor Strategy • 31 MAR 2026
‘Too difficult’: $145k loss sparks stern contract reminder
As buyers and sellers increasingly forgo reading sale contracts due to time pressures or the effort required, a conveyancer has issued a reminder of why they should...
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Tax & Legal • 31 MAR 2026
$100k near miss: Home buyer caught up in solicitor scam scare
A home buyer has narrowly avoided losing $100,000 to a scammer impersonating his solicitor, with a bank worker acting quickly to stop the payment.
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