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Investor Strategy • 03 SEP 2025
The renovation traps turning investor dreams into financial disasters
One of Australia’s leading property professionals has lifted the lid on common renovation disasters, warning investors to steer clear of costly traps that can derail...
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Investor Strategy • 02 SEP 2025
From residential to blue chip: How to make the switch to commercial real estate
Commercial properties have gained in popularity, boasting higher cash flow and growth. But how can investors transition from residential assets, and maximise returns?
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Finance • 02 SEP 2025
‘Think twice’: Expert slams new first home buyer scheme
A leading property expert has sounded the alarm on the Albanese government’s turbocharged plan to get more Australians into the market with just a 5 per cent deposit.
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Investor Strategy • 02 SEP 2025
NSW strata reform: Peak body ends agent incentives
NSW’s peak strata body will scrap insurance commissions for agents, ensuring landlords benefit from clearer costs, greater transparency, and higher standards in...
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Investor Strategy • 01 SEP 2025
Thinking of selling? Tight supply and competition push prices higher
Vendors are entering spring in a strong position, with low competition and heightened buyer demand driving rising prices across most regions.
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First Property Buyer • 29 AUG 2025
A step-by-step guide to buying a first property
The road to property ownership can seem like a daunting process, but one seasoned real estate agent has outlined the key steps to help first-time buyers feel more at...
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Investor Strategy • 29 AUG 2025
Disability housing scheme hijacked by spruikers and cowboys
An ABC Four Corners investigation into specialist disability accommodation (SDA), this week, revealed what I and others have been saying for some time: SDA has been...
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Investor Strategy • 29 AUG 2025
Investors rush to industrials, offices slump
Despite a slowdown in Q2 commercial investment, Australian investors remain hungry for industrial assets, while office markets lag behind.
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Investor Strategy • 29 AUG 2025
The Block’s Britt and Taz on balancing rural tradition with luxury – and how they keep their cool under pressure
Under tight timelines and heavy scrutiny, The Block’s Britt and Taz continue to deliver their vision of modern organic luxury, but how do they keep their cool under...
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Hotspots • 28 AUG 2025
Investors’ goldmine: Where are Victoria’s next star suburbs?
Victoria’s property market is surging back, with metro and regional hubs tipped for strong growth fuelled by affordability, demand, and major infrastructure...
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