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Finance • 03 FEB 2026
RBA hands down shock rate decision
At its first meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid limited housing stock and strong buyer demand, further shaping property market...
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Investor Strategy • 02 FEB 2026
Don’t buy blind: How to read building reports without missing red flags
From water leaks to termites, a building inspector has shared the worst property defects, highlighted the limitations of building and pest reports, and discussed how...
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Investor Strategy • 02 FEB 2026
Melbourne and Sydney’s growth picks up as national values rise
Sydney and Melbourne posted modest gains in January after December’s dip, while growth slowed across other capitals despite the national property market continuing to...
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Tax & Legal • 02 FEB 2026
Scammers target renters in tight WA market
A tight rental market in Western Australia has seen scammers posing as landlords on social media, with renters losing more than $50,000 to fraudulent listings last...
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Hotspots • 02 FEB 2026
SA deal unlocks thousands of homes for first home buyers
South Australian first home buyers will benefit from an $800 million deal that unlocks thousands of new homes, improving their chances of entering the property market.
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Investor Strategy • 02 FEB 2026
Back to school: How proximity to educational institutions can add thousands in value
School catchments have increasingly been driving property prices, with families willing to pay premiums for proximity to desirable schools to reduce education costs and...
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Tax & Legal • 30 JAN 2026
Triple offender: Shady tradie hit with $15k fine
A tradie has been fined over offences at three South‑East Queensland properties, including unlicensed building work and taking excessive deposit amounts.
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Hotspots • 29 JAN 2026
Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin to headline double-digit price growth in 2026
Properties in Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin are tipped to see a year of double-digit value growth in 2026, despite the uncertainty around the cash rate decisions of the...
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Investor Strategy • 29 JAN 2026
Don’t be fooled by glossy photos: How to spot hidden issues before they drain your portfolio
When scaling their portfolio, many investors get seduced by glossy photos, but failing to spot hidden issues can cost them thousands. Here are the top three hidden red...
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Tax & Legal • 29 JAN 2026
From elder exploitation to million-dollar theft: Meet the agents on the NSW ‘Name and Shame’ list
From accusations of serial underquoting and theft to taking advantage of the elderly, here are some of the acts that landed agents on the NSW Fair Trading’s new...
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