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Tax & Legal • 08 SEP 2020
Roadmap woes: REIV requests federal intervention
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has condemned the state government’s roadmap out of stage 4 restrictions, citing a “lack of vision and planning” in calling...
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Hotspots • 08 SEP 2020
The relationship between population growth and property prices
With Australia’s annual population growth set to fall to its lowest rate since 1917, there’s no doubt the consequences will flow through to property.
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Hotspots • 07 SEP 2020
Stability pinpointed in auction markets
Preliminary results show clearance rates remain stable week-on-week across the combined capital cities.
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Hotspots • 07 SEP 2020
Sydney property steams ahead
The Sydney property market is showing signs of strength, with new research showing particularly positive signs for houses in the harbour city.
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Hotspots • 07 SEP 2020
Brisbane property market update – August 2020
Brisbane continues to show its resilience to price falls throughout this pandemic, and we are seeing more strength in the rental market as well.
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Hotspots • 04 SEP 2020
Property maintenance issues on the rise amid pandemic: expert
Complaints over property maintenance in Queensland strata communities have escalated during COVID-19 lockdowns, overtaking conflict over pets as the major bone of...
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Hotspots • 04 SEP 2020
Don’t be ‘bullied’ into mortgage repayments amid pandemic: broker
Mortgage holders preparing for the end of COVID-19 induced repayment holidays should not cave into pressure or bullying from banks if they cannot currently afford to...
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Hotspots • 04 SEP 2020
Hot Property: The week’s biggest stories
It’s official – we’re now in a recession: Here are the biggest property stories from the past week.
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Hotspots • 04 SEP 2020
Is Adelaide a commercial ‘safe haven’?
Adelaide is shaping up as a strong avenue for commercial investment, with four property experts weighing in on the South Australian market’s opportunities at this...
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Hotspots • 04 SEP 2020
Selling property? Here’s why you might consider a seller’s advocate
Seller’s advocacy is an emerging trend in the selling of property – but how exactly can it help uncertain vendors?
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