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Investor Strategy • 14 APR 2026
Cooling autumn market forces sellers to reset expectations 
With clearance rates set to further dwindle this autumn as economic factors impact buyer confidence, sellers have been reminded to keep realistic pricing and focus on...
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Hotspots • 14 APR 2026
The $575k suburb: Why Lavington is gaining serious momentum
Lavington has emerged as a breakout regional sleeper hit, with strong growth, solid yields, and major upgrades driving investor demand, according to SPI’s FAST 50...
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Investor Strategy • 13 APR 2026
Prices up, budgets down: Brisbane and Perth homes to jump $50k+
Brisbane and Perth median house prices are set to rise by more than $50,000 before the end of the year, while buyers’ maximum borrowing amounts have shrunk due to...
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First Property Buyer • 13 APR 2026
Why turnkey homes are winning over first home buyers
Turnkey homes and new builds have been rising in popularity, with purchasers seeking the convenience of move-in-ready houses without the cost and hassle of renovations,...
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Investor Strategy • 13 APR 2026
New airport sees more buyers land in Western Sydney
The impending opening of the Western Sydney International Airport has significantly reshaped the region’s property market, providing investors with an opportunity to...
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Investor Strategy • 13 APR 2026
Doubled in 5 years: Why WA and Qld are rewriting the growth playbook
Home owners who bought in Western Australia or Queensland in the previous five years have benefited from significant property growth, with dwelling values more than...
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Tax & Legal • 09 APR 2026
Deposit trap: Perth tradie takes thousands and leaves jobs unfinished
A Perth cabinetmaker has been nailed and fined nearly $17,000 for taking thousands in deposits and failing to carry out the work.
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Investor Strategy • 09 APR 2026
How to turn your property into a double-income asset with one move
Granny flats are quickly becoming one of Australia’s hottest property plays as home owners cash in on extra income and hidden value. Here’s what’s driving the...
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Hotspots • 09 APR 2026
Priced out of the city? These regional markets are your backdoor in
As property prices in the capital cities rise, regional areas continue to offer pockets of value where buyers can stretch their dollars further. Here are the top 10...
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Investor Strategy • 08 APR 2026
Is it possible to buy 3 properties before 30? This 27-year-old says yes
While younger investors have found their portfolio goals increasingly out of reach due to rising rates and surging prices, one investor has shared his process for buying...
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