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Hotspots • 08 OCT 2022

The tough market times won’t last, says expert

Is the economy — along with the housing market — on its way to a deep recession? This expert gives a data-backed take on why the tough times will eventually roll for...

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Finance • 08 OCT 2022

Divorcees suppressed by rising interest rates

Individuals who have recently been through a divorce or separation are finding it extremely difficult to refinance or obtain fresh credit, according to a focus group of...

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Hotspots • 08 OCT 2022

Supply glut hits market as downturn sours buying sentiment

Properties are taking a longer time to see “for sale” signs being removed from curbs, as a new report showed that old listings across the country surged in...

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Hotspots • 07 OCT 2022

Brisbane property market update September 22: Is the worst behind us, or is there more pain to come?

Brisbane has seen another month of price falls based on median settled sales data. Is the worst now behind us, or is there more pain to come? The answer depends on a few...

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Hotspots • 07 OCT 2022

Housing market reacts strongly to rate hikes

At 2.6 per cent, the cash rate is at its highest level since July 2013 — also higher than the average for the decade before COVID-19 started, which CoreLogic says was...

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Hotspots • 07 OCT 2022

‘Gone are the days of big properties and even bigger mortgages’

First-time home buyer activity is at its lowest level in years, despite declining home prices, as rising loan rates and the fear of overpaying discourage hopeful home...

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Tax & Legal • 07 OCT 2022

Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water

A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property without adequate qualifications. 

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Finance • 06 OCT 2022

RBA rate hikes set to continue record-high levels of refinancing

According to RateCity, Australia’s “refinancing boom” is set to remain in place for at least a few more months.

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Hotspots • 06 OCT 2022

Value declines slowed down during September

The first month of spring saw the rate of reduction in national home prices ease, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI).

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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2022

Property market update: Perth, August 2022

Perth’s dwelling prices fell in August, as the West Australian capital finally joined the other capital city markets around the country with softening prices. But data...

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