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Hotspots • 14 APR 2022
20 Perth suburbs with the most impressive turnarounds post-pandemic
Value of homes and sales activity in Perth have nearly doubled since the pandemic began in March 2020, according to recent data.
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Finance • 13 APR 2022
Major banks revise cash rate forecasts
Economists from all four major banks have revised their cash rate forecasts following the RBA’s meeting last week, suggesting that the cash rate will start rising from...
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Hotspots • 13 APR 2022
Mixed bag for home values as Australia shifts to multi-speed market
Home values have fallen across some of Australia’s capital cities for the recent quarter, with markets in Melbourne and Sydney's top-end and inner-city suburbs...
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Investor Strategy • 13 APR 2022
The basic principles that can become a 31-property portfolio
This young investor was only 19 when he bought his first investment property. Now, he has 31 properties across four states. Here’s how he has done it.
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Tax & Legal • 11 APR 2022
Foreign investor fined $250k for unauthorised property purchases
It’s the first-ever fine to be doled out under Australia’s foreign investments rules.
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Hotspots • 09 APR 2022
Brisbane property market update March 2022
This article will highlight what has happened in the Brisbane property market throughout March 2022.
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Hotspots • 08 APR 2022
Prestigious waterfront suburbs make big splashes in NSW
A new report revealed that NSW is home to four out of five of the most expensive waterfront suburbs in the country, with the state taking the lion’s share of the...
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Hotspots • 07 APR 2022
What makes Australia’s 10 most affordable regions so enticing?
Acknowledging housing affordability as an increasingly pressing issue, an economist has crunched the numbers to find out where Australians can get the most bang for...
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Hotspots • 07 APR 2022
Hobart holds #4 spot on global price growth ranking
Among the 20 cities in the world that have experienced the greatest growth in residential prices, Australian locales have taken out a whopping six spots in a recent...
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Finance • 07 APR 2022
What’s the likely outcome of a cash rate hike for investors?
With speculation mounting for a future rate hike, new data suggests that three out of four borrowers will have to cut back on their expenditure should forecasts for...
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