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Hotspots 19 MAY 2020

‘Large discrepancy’: Average state loan v median house prices

New research has highlighted the “large discrepancy” between the average state loan and median house price in...

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Hotspots 19 MAY 2020

SMSF investors looking at new homes amid pandemic

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) investors rattled by the financial market turmoil caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

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Tax & Legal 19 MAY 2020

WA government rolls out new service to combat tenancy issues

The Western Australian government has launched a new service that aims to help tenants and landlords resolve COVID-19...

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Hotspots 19 MAY 2020

Signs point positive for auction clearance rates

Auction clearance rates have strengthened in the past week, despite activity remaining below average year-on-year.

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Hotspots 18 MAY 2020

Passive smoking emerges as new issue in strata communities

Complaints about passive smoking have escalated in strata communities while residents are spending more time at home...

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Tax & Legal 18 MAY 2020

Is negative gearing still a winning strategy?

Property investors who have used negative gearing as a way to lower their tax burden are being found out in a depressed...

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Hotspots 18 MAY 2020

How COVID-19 has impacted tourism hotspots

New research has revealed the impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on Queensland’s tourism property markets.

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Hotspots 18 MAY 2020

Melbourne, Sydney residential markets facing higher risks amid pandemic

While Perth, Darwin and Adelaide continue to grow amid the ongoing health crisis, Melbourne and Sydney may have a...

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Tax & Legal 18 MAY 2020

What property investors should know before tax time

There are important considerations to be made for property investors pre-tax time, an expert has highlighted.

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

What makes Douglas Shire the ‘most resilient’ region?

Last week, Douglas Shire was highlighted as the most resilient region on Australia’s east coast. Learn why.

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

Queensland reports ‘solid’ rental stats

Fresh research coming out of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has shown a relatively stable start for...

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Finance 15 MAY 2020

New lender to enter the mortgage space

Two ex-Westpac group executives have teamed up to create a new digital home loan provider, successfully closing a $33...

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

Top 12 ‘resilient’ regions revealed

New research has pinpointed the 12 most resilient regions across Australia’s east coast.

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Hotspots 15 MAY 2020

Auction activity to remain subdued before uptick

The number of homes set to go under the hammer this week remains low, with the lifting of bans on on-site auctions and...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2020

Perth’s residential market poised for faster recovery: experts

Amid economic uncertainty, Perth property values have outperformed its six-month pace of growth as sellers remain...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2020

Hot Property: Biggest headlines from the week that was 1

Isolation restrictions begin to lift, sentiment improves as experts look to life post-pandemic, and the pushing back of...

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Hotspots 14 MAY 2020

New home building to contract

The number of new homes being sold has fallen 22.8 per cent since the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions, creating...

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Tax & Legal 14 MAY 2020

Tax tips for property investors affected by COVID-19

While tax isn’t necessarily on people’s minds at the moment, Adam O’Grady, assistant commissioner from the ATO,...

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Tax & Legal 12 MAY 2020

Real estate body applauds return of on-site auctions and open inspections

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has backed the state government’s decision to allow on-site property...

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Hotspots 12 MAY 2020

Foreign investors headstrong on Aussie real estate

New research has provided an update on the amount of foreign investment going into Australia’s real estate market.

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Hotspots 11 MAY 2020

Expert insight: Tips for business success amid health crisis

As people navigate a world with new restrictions, business leaders are going “corona-loco” – constantly feeling...

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Hotspots 08 MAY 2020

Record low rates encouraging refinancers: mortgage experts

Mortgage holders are encouraged to refinance and take advantage of some of the best home loan rates in decades as the...

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Finance 08 MAY 2020

Why it’s time to get rid of stamp duty

Older Australians are living in their home years longer than is suitable for them, or their stage of life, because they...

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Finance 07 MAY 2020

FHB lending strong pre-COVID-19

New data has shown that finance for new homes rose over the March quarter, with first home buyers accounting for 37...

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Hotspots 07 MAY 2020

Melbourne suburb to benefit from new development

Now officially underway, Neometro’s development is set to benefit the property market of Brunswick, one of...