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Hotspots • 02 DEC 2024

5 Victorian suburbs ideal for investors' beachside escape

As summer approaches, these five Victorian suburbs offer affordable coastal gateways for investors seeking a lifestyle change for the holiday.

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Investor Strategy • 29 NOV 2024

Qld ranks first on the Housing Scorecard

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) of Australia has named Queensland the property market’s top-performing state.

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Investor Strategy • 29 NOV 2024

Build to Rent bill passes through Parliament

The legislation aims to deliver 80,000 rental homes over the next decade, with recent revisions to the bill introducing extended tenancies, strengthened tenant...

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Investor Strategy • 28 NOV 2024

Why has Qld dethroned Victoria in the investor market?

It’s been a long time coming, but Queensland has finally overtaken Victoria as Australia’s second-largest investor market. But what has driven this change?

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Investor Strategy • 28 NOV 2024

Low price and high yield: Where are the properties under $500k?

While dwelling prices have increased nationwide, there are still hidden gems where investors can grab a property under $500,000.

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Hotspots • 27 NOV 2024

Sydney’s top 10 high-growth suburbs in 2025

Whether you are looking for high-end living or more budget-conscious dwellings, these 10 suburbs offer choices for all tastes and budgets.

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Investor Strategy • 26 NOV 2024

NSW reveals master plans for rezoned transit hubs

Moving forward with its plan to increase density around key transit hubs, the state has now released the master plans for the first seven suburbs.

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Investor Strategy • 26 NOV 2024

NSW government seeks developers to boost housing supply

The NSW Labor government is seeking developers interested in building low, medium and high-density housing on 22 sites in metro and regional areas.

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Hotspots • 25 NOV 2024

Where are the best affordable suburbs hiding in plain sight?

With cost-of-living pressures biting, buyers flocked to a handful of markets, drawn by the offer of affordability.

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Tax & Legal • 21 NOV 2024

Victoria cracks down on illegal builders

Victorians have been urged to blow the whistle on illegal builders as complaints spike throughout the state.