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Hotspots • 01 APR 2021

Properties in Perth selling at fastest pace in 15 years

Properties in Perth are selling at the fastest pace in 15 years, with the median time in March down to just 17 days, well below the 43 days recorded in March last year.

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Finance • 01 APR 2021

NSW government accused of ‘passing the buck’ on rental issue

The COVID-19 recovery bill that was introduced into NSW Parliament last week does nothing to support tenants or landlords, according to the Real Estate Institute of New...

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Hotspots • 01 APR 2021

National home values rise at fastest pace in over 30 years

CoreLogic’s national home value index has recorded its fastest rate of appreciation in over 30 years, with capital cities said to have reclaimed the pole position,...

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Hotspots • 31 MAR 2021

Investors steer away from Australia’s biggest capitals

Investor confidence in Sydney and Melbourne is down considerably, with the lack of international population growth, which has previously been a great market driver,...

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Hotspots • 31 MAR 2021

Australian house prices soar 500% in 25 years

Australian house prices have surged by as much as 500 per cent in the past 25 years, according to fresh data from REIA.

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Hotspots • 31 MAR 2021

Auction markets see record highs

Unprecedented buyer demand has pushed auction prices to record highs across capital city markets, a new report has revealed.

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Finance • 31 MAR 2021

Property investors miss out on key tax benefits

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, property investors are being urged to look into depreciation or risk losing thousands.

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Hotspots • 31 MAR 2021

Hotel manager takes on holiday rental market

A former hotelier has swapped hotels for homes as COVID-19 transforms the way Australians look to holiday.

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Hotspots • 30 MAR 2021

Why Perth is top of mind for property investors

Perth has emerged as a fan favourite among property investors, with the timing of the market and the forecasted price growth said to be behind the city’s newfound...

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Hotspots • 30 MAR 2021

Melbourne property values reach record high

After months of lagging behind other capital cities, Melbourne has finally regained its footing, with values rebounding following a prolonged period of COVID-induced...