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Investor Strategy • 14 JAN 2026
From 76k to 880k: The rise of Australian home values
Investors who entered the Australian property market decades ago have reaped strong long-term growth, as the market trended upward over the last 40 years despite...
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Finance • 14 JAN 2026
Mortgage stress falls to 3-year low
The risk of mortgage stress among Australian borrowers is at its lowest level since January 2023, but analysts have warned that this won’t last should interest rates...
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Hotspots • 13 JAN 2026
Entry-level homes outperform as first home buyer scheme stokes competition
Since its launch, the first home buyer scheme has driven stronger demand and faster price growth for lower-priced properties nationwide, outpacing higher-priced homes...
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Investor Strategy • 13 JAN 2026
Selling commercial property? You might be valuing the wrong thing
Vendors who wish to sell their commercial property must understand where the true value of their asset lies and choose an agent who can effectively market and deliver...
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Investor Strategy • 13 JAN 2026
Why caution, not speed, will define property success in 2026
To be successful in 2026, investors will have to keep up with the shifting market to balance risks, growth opportunities, and interest rates, focusing on long-term...
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Investor Strategy • 12 JAN 2026
Underquoting alert: How to avoid being fooled by ‘fake’ price guides
Buyers must watch for warning signs of underquoting and conduct their own research to avoid being taken advantage of in a competitive market, according to an industry...
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Hotspots • 12 JAN 2026
Brisbane property market update, December 2025
Brisbane finished 2025 with a clear message – momentum has remained intact, even as the market started to “exhale” into the Christmas break, writes Melinda...
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Finance • 12 JAN 2026
ANZ tightens up home lending to companies
The big four bank has told brokers it has changed its mortgage credit requirements for home loans with a company as the borrower.
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Investor Strategy • 12 JAN 2026
Investors flock to Darwin properties
Following a year of rapid growth in 2025, investors have identified Darwin as an attractive prospect, driven by a critically low supply and high affordability levels,...
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Investor Strategy • 09 JAN 2026
Where rents soared and yields fell in 2025
Units continued to outperform houses in 2025, with rising rents eroding yields, while returns for property owners in Hobart and Melbourne held steady. Here are...
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