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Hotspots • 15 FEB 2019
When to sell in the current Melbourne property market
Australia is currently facing a buyer’s market, but what if you’re looking to sell? A real estate agency head and investor shares his insights.
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Hotspots • 15 FEB 2019
Finding growth areas in softening markets – experts weigh in
There are always opportunities in Australian property markets, and these experts discuss where to look and how to find opportunities in 2019.
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Hotspots • 15 FEB 2019
One crucial mistake to avoid when choosing a real estate agent
With lesser properties and subdued investment activity across softening markets, real estate agents are adamant to get clients to service. How can investors ensure that...
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Finance • 14 FEB 2019
Why different flood prone areas have higher insurance prices
The floods in Townsville, Queensland have damaged hundreds of properties, so it’s a good reminder of the importance of insuring your properties. Depending on the area,...
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Hotspots • 14 FEB 2019
Premium suburbs see price drops over the last year
The current market softening is reducing the entry price of suburbs that have a million-dollar price point, allowing for investors to more easily add these properties to...
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Hotspots • 14 FEB 2019
Regional Vic town sees rise in investment potential
A small regional Victorian town is seeing an injection of government and private funding, which in turn is seeing an increase in the output of the local economy.
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Hotspots • 14 FEB 2019
Election infrastructure spending needs to be prioritised, industry body calls
An updated list of prioritised infrastructure projects has an industry head calling for government to make ‘the smart decision’ and not to deviate from the list.
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Hotspots • 14 FEB 2019
Property market insight: How will credit conditions fare in 2019?
Last year was dubbed as the ‘year of finance’ following the great influence of tightening credit conditions on the property market. Moving forward into the new year,...
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Finance • 13 FEB 2019
Bushfires prompt warnings about insurance for investment properties
The bush fires raging in NSW on Wednesday are a reminder of the importance of making sure properties are properly insured.
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Hotspots • 13 FEB 2019
Data house announce plans for new ‘generation’ of property data insights
One of Australia’s top property data firms has announced that it plans to expand its insights into the property market, giving investors the ability to research...
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