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Hotspots 16 OCT 2020

Perth’s fastest-selling suburbs uncovered

New data has shown that Perth houses collectively sold 27 days quicker in September. Which suburbs are most in demand?

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2020

From resilience to strength: How returning to normality is driving Adelaide’s growth

Adelaide’s success with preventing the spread of COVID-19 is seeing consumer confidence grow and a return to...

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Finance 15 OCT 2020

Investors gear up for Christmas portfolio expansion

With just over two months to go, investors are ramping up their investment strategy as a way to take advantage of low...

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2020

Property market update: Brisbane, Part 1 September 2020

Despite being in its first recession in nearly three decades, the Queensland property market is believed to be tipped...

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Finance 15 OCT 2020

Why property investing should be thought of as a business

Many people lose sight on why they want to become a successful property investor. Here’s why it’s important to view...

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Hotspots 14 OCT 2020

‘Exodus’ of Sydney tenants trends upwards

Fresh research from the Real Estate Institute of NSW has provided insight into Sydney’s rising vacancy rate, with...

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Finance 12 OCT 2020

State-by-state comparison: Why Perth’s office market is outshining the rest

Moves by the WA government during the coronavirus pandemic have set the state up for greater prosperity, especially...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Spike in owner-occupier demand fuelling mortgage approval rates

An unprecedented spike in owner-occupied demand has lifted the value of home loan approvals to a record high, the...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Why ‘purchasing properties for very little’ could still have a slow uptake

While the budget has been flagged as a win for first home buyers, a property researcher explains why the uptick in...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Property market update: Melbourne, September 2020

Following a series of two lockdowns to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, the Melbourne property market is believed to be...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

Victoria’s most affordable suburbs revealed

New data has uncovered the suburbs deemed the most affordable in the state of Victoria.

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2020

More than 1k homes go under the hammer

Auction numbers are up Australia-wide, with 1,090 homes taken to auction over the week ending 11 October.

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Hotspots 09 OCT 2020

‘Strong pipeline’ to bolster housing market

More have reacted since the federal budget was rolled out on Tuesday, 6 October, with members of Master Builders...

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Hotspots 09 OCT 2020

How will the budget shape the property market?

The property market is likely to see a timely boost of direct and indirect stimulus policies in the budget...

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Tax & Legal 09 OCT 2020

Can you buy a retirement property using your SMSF?

While it may seem advantageous to purchase a retirement property through an SMSF, SMSF clients need to be very careful...

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Finance 08 OCT 2020

How to submit a successful insurance claim during COVID-19

It must be said, the coronavirus has made most aspects of life in 2020 more challenging. It has certainly changed the...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2020

Property market update – Brisbane, September 2020

Property buyers around Australia have been consistently reading negative news and media headlines in relation to...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2020

Hot Property: The biggest stories this week 5

From the rate decision to the release of the long-anticipated federal budget, it’s been a big week for the Australian...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2020

Rate cuts possible on Melbourne Cup Day: expert

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could be looking to adjust official interest rates on Melbourne Cup Day for the...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2020

Property market update: Sydney, September 2020

After weeks of decline brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, property experts continue to be optimistic about the...

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Finance 07 OCT 2020

Strong fundamentals supported by budget

The budget announcement along with already favourable market conditions is likely to continue to support the Australian...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2020

How to capitalise on a heating market

As Australian consumers continue their sea change shift, investors looking to capitalise are being advised they may...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2020

Budget winners: First-time buyers and granny flat builders

With so much of the budget emphasising jobs, there wasn’t much room for the federal government to embark on a big...

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Finance 06 OCT 2020

Budget 2020: What does it mean for property?

Seven months overdue, the long-awaited federal budget has been delivered, setting out a much-anticipated plan for...

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Finance 06 OCT 2020

Why next 12 months is set to be the ‘best year’ for WA property

The resilience of the Western Australian state economy is set to create the best year for the property market seen in...