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Hotspots • 25 JUN 2019

Hobart expected to see ‘second wind’ of growth

Hobart has been a state that has seen a considerable amount of growth in recent years, and one property market research firm has claimed the island state has predicted...

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Finance • 25 JUN 2019

Good news for property investors in spate of cash rate cuts

A predicted hat trick of cash rate cuts could create favourable conditions for property investors, according to one expert.

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Finance • 24 JUN 2019

Last-minute tax-time tips for the time-poor investor

End of financial year falls on Sunday, 30 June, and there is still time to make sure you are maximising tax strategies for your investment properties before the week is...

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2019

The strongest capital city results for 2019

A new report has outlined which of Australia’s capital cities has seen the strongest result so far this calendar year.

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Hotspots • 24 JUN 2019

Expert insight: Growth cycle data points to good investment locations

Of the several criteria used to determine a good location for property investment, one expert cites growth cycle data as the first step towards the right direction. How...

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Hotspots • 21 JUN 2019

The lesser-known Queensland hot spots

Always a popular state, Queensland has some opportunities that are ripe for investors. Where should you look, and where should you avoid? We take a closer look.

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Hotspots • 21 JUN 2019

The future opportunities of build-to-rent in Australia

The build-to-rent market is smaller in Australia than in other parts of the world, but data shows conditions are ripe for its full-scale introduction. To get on top of...

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Hotspots • 21 JUN 2019

How to spot an infrastructure project worth backing

New infrastructure can mean great things for a local economy, but its introduction doesn’t always translate to price growth. Here’s what you need to look out for.

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2019

The Sydney suburbs tipped to bounce back first

If investors want to capitalise on market conditions in Sydney, they may want to consider watching these key markets and their surrounding suburbs.

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2019

Expert insight: How infrastructure projects affect property price growth

Infrastructure has always been cited as a main indicator of potential capital growth for investment properties — how exactly do existing and future projects drive...