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Hotspots 16 OCT 2019

What are the average rents in each capital city?

Ever wondered what amount of rent landlords are charging in other capital cities? New research has the answer.

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2019

Property industry hits new listing low

Strong clearance rates have not attracted new sellers, with property listings over the past 28 days falling to its...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2019

Top 5 things people look out for when buying property

New research has shed light on the top five factors people take into consideration during their property search.

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2019

Rental markets see ‘sluggish’ September

Rental markets continue to remain sluggish, with national rents down for the third consecutive month.

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2019

Tips for dealing with stress when buying property

With new research showing that buying a home impacts the mental health of one in two Aussie buyers, a wellbeing...

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Hotspots 15 OCT 2019

Can a tenant make improvements to a property?

If you’ve ever had a tenant make unauthorised changes to a property you own, you may be wondering what your rights...

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Hotspots 14 OCT 2019

September quarter economic update – major markets on cusp of upswing

Major capital city markets have started to strengthen over the past quarter, courtesy of lower interest rates, as well...

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Hotspots 14 OCT 2019

Capital city clearance rates highest since 2017

Over the past three months, clearance rates across the combined capital cities have recorded the strongest peak since...

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Finance 14 OCT 2019

NAB to provide $2bn for affordable housing

The major bank has pledged $2 billion in funding and services to assist not-for-profit affordable and specialist...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2019

The biggest misconception about property investment

Two industry experts have revealed the number one misconception investors have about managing and expanding their...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2019

How long does it take to save for a deposit in each capital city?

A decline in property prices in some capital cities has reduced the time needed to save for a deposit, particularly in...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2019

Property market update: Brisbane, September 2019

As other property markets experience declines, Brisbane has stood out for its resilience, ultimately gaining the title...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2019

Top 10 suburbs for capital growth

There are 10 suburbs across Australia where investors will be grinning with the thought their property value could...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2019

Hold onto your hats: Sydney property set to be back on the boil

Strap yourself in, because the Sydney property market is set to take off again. Just when investors started looking...

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Hotspots 10 OCT 2019

Buyers more bullish about current market

New research has found buyers have become increasingly bullish about the current market, with the majority of investors...

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Tax & Legal 10 OCT 2019

SA land tax reforms to negatively impact tenants

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has revealed there is “deep concern” coming from members of the...

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Finance 09 OCT 2019

Banking approvals grow despite turbulent year

The big four banks are continuing to fall behind smaller authorised deposit-taking institutions, according to the...

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Hotspots 09 OCT 2019

Doubts cast over touted market rebound

The managing director of a mortgage management firm is unconvinced by ongoing suggestions of a spike in housing market...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2019

How to have a successful buyer’s agent relationship

An investor and his buyer’s agent have shed light on what makes their relationship work in a way that is mutually...

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Investor Strategy 08 OCT 2019

Top end of town driving market rebound

The premium end of Sydney and Melbourne’s housing markets is driving a rebound in the property market, according to...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2019

Investor interest rekindled in Sydney

Buoyed by interest rate cuts and relaxation in credit policies, property investors are once again turning their sights...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2019

How have apartments performed?

More concerning than the thousands of reported defects for high-rise property is the lower growth rate of apartments...

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Hotspots 08 OCT 2019

Property market update: Sydney, September 2019

After months of decline, the Sydney property market is changing for the better, with home values rising and growth...

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Hotspots 07 OCT 2019

Investors reveal biggest concerns

There are two primary factors impacting people looking to invest in Australia’s property market, fresh insight has...

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Finance 07 OCT 2019

Big 4 slammed by Frydenberg after new mortgage rate changes

Commonwealth Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has criticised the big four banks for failing to pass the full 25 bps reduction...