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Hotspots • 17 APR 2019

Sydney, regional NSW see vacancy rates rise over March

Fresh data has found vacancy rates have mostly increased over the month in Sydney and NSW, with some exceptions.

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Hotspots • 17 APR 2019

The only state recording positive sentiment revealed

Analysis has found that only one state out of all of Australia’s states and territories recorded positive sentiment towards its property market despite a lack of...

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Tax & Legal • 17 APR 2019

Expert insight: How changes to negative gearing may affect the property market

The upcoming federal election has people concerned about the future of property investment. How exactly will Labor’s policy changes impact the wealth-creation of...

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Hotspots • 16 APR 2019

The ‘invincible’ Sydney suburbs defying the downturn

Analysis by a buyer’s agent has found an area in Sydney that he claims to be “invincible” to the market softening seen in the capital city.

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Hotspots • 16 APR 2019

Auction clearance rates see slight uptick for quarter

Nearly half of all houses that went to auction over the first three months of 2019 sold at auction, fresh data reveals, which is an improvement over the previous...

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Hotspots • 16 APR 2019

Recovering rental market ‘in favour of landlords’

New data shows that leasing activity has risen in this recovering capital city market as the vacancy rate has hit a six-year low during the March quarter.

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Tax & Legal • 15 APR 2019

'Dire' errors: experts hit out at Labor's negative gearing modelling

Further analysis of investing data suggests the Labor party's negative gearing policy is relying on incorrect data.

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Hotspots • 15 APR 2019

The future of Sydney: how new levies could impact house prices

An architect and urban designer has provided a glimpse into how affordability in Sydney could be managed in the years to come.

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Hotspots • 15 APR 2019

Fresh data: One capital city holds steady as others fall

Last week saw prices dip slightly with the exception of one capital city, according to the latest data.

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Hotspots • 15 APR 2019

Regional markets can offer opportunities as good as capital city markets, says expert

While most people continue to look into capital city markets for investment opportunities, experts remind investors that there’s more to Australia than just the state...