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Hotspots • 31 AUG 2020

Southern capital emerges as clearance rate frontrunner

While Canberra has been the capital city to watch in terms of auction clearance rates, another market is set to emerge victorious for the week concluding 30 August.

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Finance • 28 AUG 2020

5 tips to make the most out of the spring selling season

An award-winning agent has shared his top tips to ensure buyers get the most out of this year’s spring selling season.

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Finance • 28 AUG 2020

FHBs ‘pushed out’ to the fringe

The Property Club has slammed APRA over what it describes as a “crazy loan buffer test” forcing first home buyers to the fringe city areas in growing numbers.

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Hotspots • 27 AUG 2020

Sydney auctions up 32% year-on-year

While auction volumes are expected to remain low in Melbourne, Sydney is set to see an increased number of homes go under the hammer this week.

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Finance • 27 AUG 2020

HomeBuilder scheme seriously under-utilised

The HomeBuilder scheme was sold as a $688 million stimulus initiative designed to support Australia’s struggling construction sector. But to date, only 247...

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Hotspots • 27 AUG 2020

Hot Property: Biggest headlines this week 2

As September looms large, previous fears for an economic cliff look unlikely to materialise: here are the biggest property stories from this week.

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Hotspots • 27 AUG 2020

How does the stock market affect the housing market in 2020?

Once upon a time, the real estate market was widely considered to be a reliable, slow-paced, and non-volatile investment. However, all of that changed in 2008 with the...

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Hotspots • 26 AUG 2020

Perth property market shows promise

Perth saw a 19 per cent increase in sales activity over the last week, proof that the local property market is gearing up for its spring selling season.

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Finance • 26 AUG 2020

Harness the downsizer contribution without selling your home

There’s a new way for retirees to top up their super through the downsizer contribution without having to move out of their home – and it’s got the approval of the...

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Tax & Legal • 26 AUG 2020

Why is tax depreciation important for property investors?

If I said to you that we may be able to reduce your tax by thousands, would you say, “No, thank you”? Or would you say, “Yes, please!”, writes Mark Wilkins.

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