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Finance • 27 FEB 2026

The first home buyer scheme is a risk Australia can no longer ignore

Last week’s intervention from the International Monetary Fund should have ended any debate about the federal government’s 5 per cent deposit scheme. This is not a...

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First Property Buyer • 26 FEB 2026

FHBs hit with further obstacles to home ownership as prices rise 70% in 5 years

Property ownership has become increasingly out of reach for first home buyers, with data showing entry-level dwelling values have risen by nearly 70 per cent over the...

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Tax & Legal • 26 FEB 2026

Defective decks: WA tradie fined after failing to fix dodgy work

A tradie has been fined thousands of dollars after failing to rectify defective decking work at two properties in Perth.

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Tax & Legal • 26 FEB 2026

Stamp duty changes set to save downsizers 6 figures

South Australian downsizers are set to save big bucks on stamp duty as the state’s major parties go toe to toe on housing reforms ahead of the upcoming state...

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Investor Strategy • 25 FEB 2026

Lifestyle appeal fuels yields in desirable coastal regions

Investors have their sights on desirable coastal regions as lifestyle appeal fuels demand for rentals, driving strong yields.

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Investor Strategy • 25 FEB 2026

10 Sydney suburbs tipped for growth

Despite modest predictions for Sydney’s property growth in 2026, some suburbs across the city are tipped to outperform their counterparts and see stronger growth,...

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First Property Buyer • 25 FEB 2026

Beware of bargains: FHBs must stay firm on property fundamentals

As first home buyers are increasingly priced out nationwide, entering the property market has become more challenging, making a strong grasp of the fundamentals crucial...

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Finance • 25 FEB 2026

CPI shock reignites rate hike fears for households

A renewed inflation shock has pushed markets and major banks to price in another Reserve Bank rate hike, extending pressure on borrowers and households.

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First Property Buyer • 24 FEB 2026

More Darwin properties open to first home buyers after price cap lifted

First home buyers will have access to more properties in Darwin as the Commonwealth lifted the property price cap of the 5 per cent deposit scheme.

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Tax & Legal • 24 FEB 2026

WA builder fined $40k after insurance trick and defective work

A Western Australian builder has been fined $40,000 following invalid insurance, defective work, and a cancelled contract.

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