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Hotspots • 13 NOV 2018

Vacancy rates fall to 4 year low across capital cities

The vacancy rate nationwide declined to just 2 per cent in October, new data shows.

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Hotspots • 12 NOV 2018

Major bank finds first-home buyers buck history

New research from a major bank shows first home buyers are populating the investment market in bigger numbers than ever before.

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Tax & Legal • 12 NOV 2018

Stamp duty reform blasted for using outdated tax brackets

The CEO of a real estate body has continued his criticism of NSW’s stamp duty reforms, which were announced by the government earlier this month.

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Hotspots • 12 NOV 2018

Only one capital city saw solid value growth last week

Just one capital city saw home value growth over the last week, new data indicates.

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Hotspots • 12 NOV 2018

New property-focused social media platform launches

A new online platform that combines a property listing portal and a social media platform has launched.

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Hotspots • 09 NOV 2018

Airbnb snaps up rental market share, blasts ‘deeply flawed’ report

The results of a new report claims Airbnb is having a direct impact on the housing market, especially property located in tourism hotspots, but Airbnb Australia has come...

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Finance • 09 NOV 2018

Investor lending hits record lows over September

Fresh statistics from the ABS reveal the number and value of lending is down, according to real estate experts.

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Hotspots • 09 NOV 2018

Property experts are back in Sydney, Melbourne; should investors follow?

After years of being extra cautious around the softening markets of Sydney and Melbourne, some property experts are ready to ‘put their feelers out’ and explore...

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Tax & Legal • 08 NOV 2018

Negative gearing proposal ‘much less severe’ with key clarification

The scope of Labor’s plans for negative gearing were a point of confusion for some, and recent clarity from the Tax Institute has prompted predictions of a “much...

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Hotspots • 08 NOV 2018

Big Rockhampton infrastructure spend tempts investors

The Prime Minister’s announcement of $800 million towards a new infrastructure project in Central Queensland means good things for the local area, but what does it...