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Finance • 04 APR 2025

US tariffs prompt cash rate forecast change

The United States’ tariffs have shifted expectations of rate cuts in Australia ahead of incoming global effects.

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Investor Strategy • 04 APR 2025

Growth in construction costs slows to lowest level in 15 years

Australia has recorded its lowest quarterly growth in residential construction costs in 15 years, signalling a possible shift in the industry after years of significant...

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Investor Strategy • 04 APR 2025

Selling? How to unlock up to $40k in extra home value with easy DIY

Investors looking to sell their property can add an extra $30,000 to $40,000 in value by refreshing their home design through easy and inexpensive DIY, an industry...

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Investor Strategy • 04 APR 2025

Victoria market rebounds with positive quarterly price growth

Victoria’s first across-the-board positive quarterly price results since December 2021, coupled with improved buyer sentiment, have prompted industry bodies to project...

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Investor Strategy • 03 APR 2025

Annual rental growth sinks to 4-year low

Rental price growth for houses across the combined capitals has plateaued for three consecutive quarters, with experts suggesting Australia’s capital city rental...

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Investor Strategy • 02 APR 2025

Perth market loses momentum as price growth slows

Perth's annual price growth has slowed, with properties taking longer to sell.

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Investor Strategy • 02 APR 2025

Investment strategies 101: Key steps to mastering the first year of your portfolio

Whether you’re a first-time investor or refining your strategy for the upcoming decade, resetting your portfolio is essential. Here are expert strategies focusing on...

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Investor Strategy • 01 APR 2025

Major red flags; watch out for inexperienced buyer’s agents, REBAA warns

Industry experts warned buyers to do their due diligence as an increasing number of inexperienced buyer’s agents enter the real estate sector.

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Finance • 01 APR 2025

RBA delivers April cash rate: What it means for investors

After weeks of speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its second cash rate decision in 2025.

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Investor Strategy • 01 APR 2025

National home values soar to new heights in March

Improved sentiment from the recent rate cut helped to drive a second consecutive month of national dwelling value growth in March, with further rate cuts likely to...