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Hotspots • 04 JAN 2019

115,000 first-home buyers hit the market, MPs battle on the numbers

The number of first-home buyers in the Australian property market has increased in the last two years, coinciding with softening home values, but both sides of...

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Tax & Legal • 04 JAN 2019

Dodgy property advisers catch government’s attention

Unregistered advisers targeting property investors have caught the attention of the government regulators, and investors are being urged to take key steps to avoid dodgy...

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Hotspots • 04 JAN 2019

Highlights of the 2018 Northern Territory market

The Northern Territory market rarely makes headlines, but it got some runs on the board for investors in 2018 despite an overall slide in values. 

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Finance • 04 JAN 2019

Mortgage default black spots revealed for 2018, big markets tipped to overtake in 2019

Softening values in key markets like NSW and Victoria are exposing investors and home owners to mortgage defaults, particularly if they are heavily leveraged to secure a...

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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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