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Investor Strategy • 25 NOV 2025
New Victorian rental law reforms start today – here’s what landlords should know
From today, Victorian landlords will need to abide by new sweeping rental law changes, including measures to crack down on rental bidding, prohibiting ‘no fault’...
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Tax & Legal • 25 NOV 2025
Buyers and sellers beware: Payment redirection scams surge
Payment redirection scams are surging nationwide as cyber criminals zero in on Australia’s booming real estate market, triggering urgent warnings for agents to tighten...
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Finance • 25 NOV 2025
Mortgage competition heats up as investors and first home buyers clash
Investors and first home buyers continue to compete for properties in short supply.
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Investor Strategy • 25 NOV 2025
2026 property outlook: Investor strategy is key as prices climb across capitals
In 2026, market shifts driven by the First Home Guarantee scheme, lower rates, and rising incomes will boost demand and dwelling values, making smart investment...
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Tax & Legal • 21 NOV 2025
Victorian sellers warned: New auction rules could shrink sale prices
Victorian vendors might see their property sales price dwindle as new rules requiring agents to publish reserve prices seven days before auction may lead to higher...
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Investor Strategy • 21 NOV 2025
Head down to the local: Pubs and clubs prove viable investment opportunity
Pubs and clubs continue to represent a viable commercial investment opportunity, with the hospitality spending now significantly outpacing pre-pandemic levels.
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Tax & Legal • 21 NOV 2025
Accountant fails to overturn $19k land tax bill for asbestos-filled home
An accountant has failed to secure a land tax exemption for his Maroubra property after arguing that asbestos and general disrepair had prevented him and his family from...
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Investor Strategy • 20 NOV 2025
The rise of Gen X: The generation dominating real estate
Gen X has won the generational real estate battle, claiming the top spot in terms of property portfolio values and capital growth, according to real estate veteran John...
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Investor Strategy • 20 NOV 2025
Investors flock to regions as values reach 3-year high
Nationwide regional dwelling values have risen to their highest rate of growth in three years, with Western Australia leading the way.
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Finance • 19 NOV 2025
Victoria surges ahead as fastest-growing investor market
Victoria has emerged as the fastest-growing investor segment, with double-digit loan growth, poised to reclaim its position as Australia’s second-largest landlord...
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