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Hotspots • 05 DEC 2025
Brisbane property market update, November 2025
November was another strong month for Brisbane’s housing market, with momentum picking up from already solid October conditions.
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Investor Strategy • 04 DEC 2025
A year in review: What investors looked for in 2025
How rising prices, duplexes, regional homes and lifestyle amenities have stirred investors’ interest in 2025.
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Investor Strategy • 04 DEC 2025
No longer a backup strategy: Why investors can't ignore units anymore
Investors will need to move past their reluctance toward units, as soaring house prices, rising yields, and surging demand make quality apartments standout...
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Tax & Legal • 03 DEC 2025
Qld property owners warned after shoddy builder fined $15k
Queensland property owners have been urged to be vigilant after a dodgy tradie was fined for the second time in 13 months for unlicensed building work.
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Finance • 02 DEC 2025
If inflation can't be contained, rates may go up – and create a disastrous ripple effect
Opinion: With the announcement of the recent inflation figures not heading in a healthy direction, many are saying interest rates will be on hold for now. Although this...
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Investor Strategy • 02 DEC 2025
Investors eye mid-sized capitals as Sydney and Melbourne slow down
Dwelling prices have continued to rise in November, with the mid-sized capital cities driving most of the surge, with growth expected to ease slightly in 2026 amid...
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Finance • 02 DEC 2025
APRA’s cap may not impact prices, but could limit investor strategies, experts say
While APRA’s new high debt-to-income lending 'won't rock the market', experts warned it could cramp investors’ borrowing power and tighten an already stretched...
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Investor Strategy • 02 DEC 2025
1 in 4 Aussies considering selling home in 2026
A recent survey has revealed that more than one in four Australians are considering selling their properties over the next year, with Queensland leading the way.
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Investor Strategy • 28 NOV 2025
Investors’ guide to asbestos: What are your obligations?
Amid National Asbestos Awareness Week, a network’s head of property management has highlighted the role landlords play in disclosing asbestos, ensuring tenant safety,...
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Hotspots • 28 NOV 2025
Growth without hefty price tag: Why Cranbourne is catching investors’ eyes
Cranbourne offers strong long-term growth potential, consistent rental demand, and attractive yields, making it an appealing suburb for families and investors seeking...
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