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Our Portfolio • 10 JAN 2025

Equities outperform property as housing market slows

Equity market returns outperformed housing, according to recent CoreLogic data, as property growth slowed from 2023.

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Our Portfolio • 09 JAN 2025

Building approvals slump: ABS

Building approvals for residential property fell by 3.6 per cent in November, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.

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Finance • 09 JAN 2025

Latest inflation figures spark interest rate speculation

Consumer price index (CPI) has remained in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) inflation...

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Hotspots • 09 JAN 2025

Power shift: NSW councils sidelined in bid to fast-track housing

Councils in NSW will now be removed from certain stages in the building approvals process with the opening of the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

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Tax & Legal • 02 JAN 2025

Victoria’s Airbnb tax comes into effect

Short-term rentals in Victoria will be slogged with a 7.5 per cent levy for reservations made after New Year’s Day, raising concerns over Victoria’s tourism...

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Hotspots • 02 JAN 2025

How to define ‘affordable’ suburbs in 2025

A network that has been assessing affordability around Australia’s capital suburbs for more than 10 years has gradually shifted its perspective on what it means to be...

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Our Portfolio • 02 JAN 2025

CoreLogic records first drop in home values in almost 2 years

The CoreLogic Home Value Index saw home values drop 0.1 per cent over the month of December, amid weakening buyer demand and increasing supply.

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Investor Strategy • 26 DEC 2024

NSW and Victoria set for property listing surge in early 2025

Listing trends for early 2025 show promise for property sellers, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, as improved affordability and rising buyer confidence drive market...

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Investor Strategy • 24 DEC 2024

Regional Australia’s million-dollar club grows

Regional Australia’s million-dollar property club has grown tenfold over the past five years and is expected to continue its expansion in 2025.

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Our Portfolio • 23 DEC 2024

Is summer a good time to sell? Explaining the pros and cons of end-of-year listings

Selling over the end-of-year holiday period is becoming an increasingly viable option, but agents should help sellers consider the factors that can impact buyer...