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Hotspots 05 NOV 2019

Property values bloomed across October

Property values are well and truly on the rebound, with October figures highlighting a fourth consecutive month of...

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Tax & Legal 05 NOV 2019

Property divorce settlements to see major shake-up

A tax strategist has warned that a recent ruling by the Australian Taxation Office may have profound implications on...

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Finance 05 NOV 2019

RBA reveals November cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the official cash rate for November, amid speculation the...

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Hotspots 04 NOV 2019

Rate cuts fuelling speedy housing recovery

New data has shown national dwelling values rose 1.2 per cent throughout October, the biggest monthly gain seen since...

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Hotspots 04 NOV 2019

SA settlements down for Q3

The volume of property sales in the third quarter of 2019 has decreased in South Australia compared with the...

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Finance 04 NOV 2019

Where will my investment dollars work hardest?

You may have seen the latest headlines and been convinced by the crowds of commentators exclaiming the Sydney property...

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Hotspots 04 NOV 2019

The evolution of the Australian property market

After many years of growth (many would say unsustainable growth) that made the capital cities of Australia some of the...

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Finance 01 NOV 2019

Take advantage of low interest rates, governor urges

The Reserve Bank of Australia has told investors to stop waiting for zero interest rates and take advantage of the...

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Hotspots 31 OCT 2019

3 simple steps to prepare for a property investment journey

Due to varying factors, only a small percentage of property investors in Australia are able to go past the one- to...

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Tax & Legal 31 OCT 2019

The tax ‘goldmines’ available to investors

A tax depreciation company has provided insight into what assets investors should be looking to capitalise on.

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Hotspots 31 OCT 2019

Perth sees biggest improvement in housing affordability year-on-year

The WA capital has experienced the greatest improvement in terms of housing affordability over the year to September...

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Finance 31 OCT 2019

November rate cut ‘materially less probable’

A new month brings with it a new cash rate call, with experts predicting a stand-still come Tuesday.

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Hotspots 30 OCT 2019

Have you underinsured your property?

New research has found that a number of Aussie property owners could have their homes underinsured by up to 66 per...

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Hotspots 30 OCT 2019

Top 10 most in demand Sydney suburbs

Research has pinpointed the top 10 suburbs in Sydney seeing the most demand.

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Finance 29 OCT 2019

Is it time to undertake a debt review?

The “unprecedented” record-low cash rate means investors are likely paying too much interest on their loans if...

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Tax & Legal 28 OCT 2019

Balcony collapse inquest will be ‘significant’ for new builds

An inquest into the Doncaster balcony collapse, which killed two people in 2017, could have major ramifications for the...

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Tax & Legal 25 OCT 2019

ACT flags greater protection against dodgy builds

ACT building owners are set to be better protected from dodgy builds, with the introduction of new laws that will see...

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Hotspots 25 OCT 2019

The suburbs that have gained momentum

A local property group has spoken out about the suburbs that have experienced a surge in the past 12 months.

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Tax & Legal 21 OCT 2019

5 rights your agent has

Ever been in a debate with a tenant? Here’s how your agent can help.

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Hotspots 21 OCT 2019

Rental prices continue to fall as Sydney suburbs drop by one quarter

New data released from Domain has revealed that the cost of renting in Sydney is much lower than it was five years ago,...

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Finance 18 OCT 2019

‘Devil’s in the details’: Senators scrutinise FHB scheme

A Coalition MP has revealed that the 10,000-loan cap for the government’s FHB scheme was designed to appease LMI...

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Finance 18 OCT 2019

Investors ‘shy away’ from private lending

Many investors are reluctant to consider a private lender, due to a number of misconceptions, according to a management...

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Hotspots 18 OCT 2019

Investor activity picks up speed

Increasing home values, low mortgage and attractive rental yields have paved the way for more investment in the housing...

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Hotspots 18 OCT 2019

Adelaide prime spot for office investment

New research has captured positive signs of growth in Adelaide’s CBD office market, presenting ample opportunity for...

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Tax & Legal 17 OCT 2019

Qld property owners urged to act now on smoke alarm compliance

Property owners in Queensland strata schemes have been advised to ensure their units are compliant with the state...