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Investor Strategy • 18 OCT 2024

A reprieve for Perth as dwelling completions hit 6-year high

The strain on Perth’s rental and property market could be beginning to ease as the number of new homes being built hits a six-year high, giving renters and buyers some...

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Finance • 18 OCT 2024

Should Parliament have more power in setting mortgage rules?

The shadow assistant minister for home ownership has argued for MPs to play a greater role in mortgage regulation.

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Investor Strategy • 16 OCT 2024

Buyers warned to avoid ‘free’ buyer’s agents

Industry experts have warned about the emergence of “free” buyer’s agent services.

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Hotspots • 15 OCT 2024

Why these capital city markets are leading in price growth and sales

Three of Australia’s capital cities have reported significant price growth and increased sales activity recently, while the country’s underperforming markets...

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Investor Strategy • 14 OCT 2024

Australian residential property hits record $11tn valuation

Dwelling values have increased across four capital cities during the month and propelled the total value of Australia’s residential real estate to a new high.

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Tax & Legal • 10 OCT 2024

Is it time for Australia to embrace 20-year residential leases?

The president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has argued that Australia’s residential rental market would be improved if landlords were more open to...

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Investor Strategy • 10 OCT 2024

Fitzroy rentals targeted in Consumer Affairs inspection ‘blitz’

Established in March this year, Victoria’s rental taskforce has been quick to launch actions in areas with a high number of renters – and reports of substandard...

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Investor Strategy • 09 OCT 2024

Buyer’s market emerges in Sydney – with certain exceptions

According to one Sydney network, while conditions on the ground are generally softening for sellers, certain areas – as well as property features – are maintaining...

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Investor Strategy • 08 OCT 2024

Worsening affordability leads to drop in first home buyers

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has cautioned that a rise in the value of housing loans should not overshadow a decline in first home buyer activity, as...

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Investor Strategy • 07 OCT 2024

Rent caps ruled out in Qld

Queensland Premier Steven Miles confirmed at the state’s first election debate that the Labor government will not look to pursue rental caps.