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Finance • 22 OCT 2020
Looser lending restrictions: What do they really mean for borrowers?
A relaxation of lending requirements may seem like a win for borrowers, but it’s not all cause for celebration. Like all things financial, the devil is in the...
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Hotspots • 22 OCT 2020
Shared living a solution to loneliness, financial stress for older Australians: PRD
COVID-19 has highlighted several issues across the population, one of which being the impact of financial struggles and loneliness among older Australians.
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Hotspots • 22 OCT 2020
Perth vacancy rate hits 13-year low
Perth hits a rental crisis as its residential vacancy rate continues to rapidly decline, dropping to below 1 per cent for only the third time in 40 years.
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Hotspots • 22 OCT 2020
Melbourne listings overtake Sydney as restrictions ease
Total advertised stock on market across Melbourne has increased by more than 300 per cent in four weeks as a result of easing restrictions, proving that listings numbers...
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Hotspots • 21 OCT 2020
$120m Park Ave project to benefit South Melbourne
Australian real estate lender and investment manager MaxCap Group announced on Wednesday that it had arranged funding for the $120 million “Park Ave” project in...
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Hotspots • 21 OCT 2020
Latest figures in on foreign buyer activity
Freshly released data has shown where the majority of foreign buyer transactions are coming from.
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Hotspots • 21 OCT 2020
‘Time-limited’ opportunity in Perth market available for astute buyers
Perth’s affordability and high rental yield offer a window of opportunity for property buyers, but it could be limited as stock in established areas continues to...
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Finance • 20 OCT 2020
Investor shares why now is a great time to buy
An Aussie property investor has unveiled how investing during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to pay off in spades.
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Hotspots • 20 OCT 2020
Melbourne surpasses Sydney with highest vacancy rate
Most capital cities recorded declines in vacancy rates over September except Melbourne, which now records the highest vacancy rate across the nation.
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Finance • 20 OCT 2020
Why diversification is the key to success as a property investor
Diversification is being dubbed as one of the most important considerations to have as a property investor. Here’s how to ensure you’re not falling behind on this...
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