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Hotspots 12 JUL 2024

A concerning number of Aussies have ‘ditched or downgraded’ their property insurance

As the cost of living continues to bite, a new survey has shown many Australians have chosen to swap, scrutinise, or...

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Hotspots 10 JUL 2024

Buy a home with broad appeal in Tarragindi

Transport, culture and nature are all within arm’s reach of Tarragindi, in Brisbane’s south.

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Investor Strategy 10 JUL 2024

‘Housing affordability to worsen’ as industry confidence drops

A recent Property Council of Australia release has claimed that due to a cocktail of influences, housing affordability...

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Finance 08 JUL 2024

Are Aussie buyers missing out on the chance for cheaper conveyancing costs?

A plan to bring cheaper conveyancing to Australians across the country has been stalled by the discontinuation of a...

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Investor Strategy 08 JUL 2024

Dwelling approvals up but still ‘well below target’

The number of homes approved to be built saw an uptick in the month of May – a good sign for our housing and...

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Hotspots 08 JUL 2024

Lakelands lets investors get in on the ground floor

In the northernmost reach of Mandurah, a new suburb is in the process of being developed to draw on the area’s...

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Tax & Legal 08 JUL 2024

Which NSW councils will be using AI to fast-track DAs?

The NSW government’s plan to use AI to speed up development approvals has entered the trial phase.

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Tax & Legal 05 JUL 2024

Tax planning: Critical things investors can do to maximise returns and minimise liabilities

As a property investor or home buyer, tax planning is crucial. Done correctly, it can significantly enhance your...

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Finance 05 JUL 2024

How could property prices perform under a 14th rate rise?

Home prices bounced back over 13 rate rises to reach new highs in 2024 – but would another one trigger a change to...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUL 2024

Perth’s rental market enters new 2-speed phase

Perth’s severe rental shortage is drawing investors from all parts of Australia keen to capitalise on strong rental...

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Investor Strategy 04 JUL 2024

Australia’s top 10 solar powered suburbs

A new report has revealed which suburbs are most embracing of the switch to renewable energy.

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Tax & Legal 04 JUL 2024

WA planning reforms will cut back red tape

Western Australians looking to undertake small residential projects can now undergo a simpler approval process.

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Tax & Legal 03 JUL 2024

WA’s STRA register is now open

Owners who register their holiday let properties by September 2024 will get to skip the $250 annual registration fee.

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Tax & Legal 03 JUL 2024

Engineered stone is now banned: What property owners need to know

A nationwide ban on engineered stone has now come into effect. If you have a contract to have the material installed,...

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Investor Strategy 03 JUL 2024

First 4 new social housing sites named in NSW

A Federation clothing store and metro-adjacent greenfield site are among the first of 44 new housing locations to be...

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Tax & Legal 02 JUL 2024

ACT cracks down on ‘dodgy building’ with new developer laws

The ACT’s Property Developers Bill will hold developers accountable for poor-quality residential work.

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Investor Strategy 02 JUL 2024

Severe supply shortage wards off home price slowdown

Despite the chilly weather, Australia’s housing market remained heated over June, with the median home seeing an...

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Investor Strategy 02 JUL 2024

Mascot Towers disaster comes to an official close

The NSW government has laid to rest “one of the darkest chapters in building in this state”.

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Investor Strategy 01 JUL 2024

5 powerhouse regions boasting strong property markets

Relaxing housing pressure in Australia’s top-performing regional economies are enabling buyer access to high-growth...

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Investor Strategy 01 JUL 2024

Following the crowd? You might be shooting yourself in the foot

Obsession with buying in goldmine locations can distract you from your own circumstances.

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