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Hotspots • 02 JAN 2019

Strong 2018 for Tassie market, mixed outlook for 2019

The Tasmanian market has been strong for investors in recent years, but projections for its continued capital growth opportunities are mixed among some experts. 

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Finance • 02 JAN 2019

1% cash rate tipped as markets move in buyers’ favour

Values in key markets of Sydney and Melbourne will drop up to 10 per cent this year and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will respond by slashing the official cash...

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Hotspots • 02 JAN 2019

What would a change in government mean for property investors?

Amid a changing property market, a new government would inspire more significant shifts in the economy and, ultimately, the real estate landscape. principal economist...

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Tax & Legal • 01 JAN 2019

Property taxes in 2019: What to watch and prepare for

Tax policy and tax clampdowns will be a key focus for the federal government in 2019, whether it be Liberal or Labor.

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Hotspots • 01 JAN 2019

Major bank reflects on SA market wins for 2018

South Australia was a relatively steady market in 2018, but there were some standout performers and popular buying spots for property investors.

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Hotspots • 28 DEC 2018

Boom-to-bust market recovers lost ground in 2018

It's been a tough few years for the Western Australia market, but some areas have been flagged for capital growth opportunities as the market continues to recover from...

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Finance • 28 DEC 2018

Population slow-down one to watch for property investors

Australia's rates of population growth are continuing to soften, which has a knock-on impact to vital supply-and-demand dynamics in the residential property market. 

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Finance • 27 DEC 2018

Investors’ Afterpay, PayWave spending creates headaches for new loans

Property investors should watch their discretionary spending in 2019, as popular new payment methods can impact a bank’s assessment of loan serviceability.

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Hotspots • 27 DEC 2018

Queensland's top performers carry investors into 2019

Queensland has been a mixed bag of returns for property investors in recent years, but some gems from 2018 have given investors a boost, and one buyer's agent is tipping...

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Hotspots • 27 DEC 2018

Sydney, Melbourne in 5 years: How long will the property downturn last?

While there’s no denying that the property markets of Sydney and Melbourne are currently weak, CoreLogic’s head of research Tim Lawless believes that the capital...

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