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Hotspots • 15 NOV 2018
How to find good investment suburbs in softening markets
Despite the softening of major property markets, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, experts believe that investment opportunities remain for those who know exactly what...
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Hotspots • 15 NOV 2018
Changes in apartment markets continue throughout September
Fresh data shows the apartment market is continuing to evolve and subdue, based on a series of factors including supply, sentiment and financing. 
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Hotspots • 14 NOV 2018
Prime NSW destination sees spike in short-term lettings
The increasingly popular trend of short-term letting is having an impact on some of Sydney's visitor and investor favourites, and local auctioneers are seeing a...
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Finance • 14 NOV 2018
Government called on to fix 'significant blockage' in credit supply
APRA's restrictions on the financing market will have a lasting impact on investors and property values if the federal government doesn't intervene, with one buyer's...
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Hotspots • 14 NOV 2018
New app for property investors in WA hits the market
A new app aimed towards Western Australian property buyers and sellers has been released, and it’s powered by a real estate body.
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Hotspots • 13 NOV 2018
Calls for investor tax breaks intensify up after new national poll
New results from a Newspoll survey about the Labor government’s proposed negative gearing plans indicate significant support for more tax breaks in favour of...
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Hotspots • 13 NOV 2018
Perth property lot sizes shrinking dramatically
Figures released by the Western Australian government show lot sizes for metropolitan Perth are at a record low.
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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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