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Investor Strategy • 11 JUL 2024

The need to prioritise the ‘micro’ over ‘macro’ for auction success

In today’s ever competitive auction landscape, taking the extra step to filter through the noise and analyse an auction on the micro level can be key for buyers...

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Finance • 11 JUL 2024

A concerning number of Aussies have ‘ditched or downgraded’ their property insurance

As the cost of living continues to bite, a new survey has shown many Australians have chosen to swap, scrutinise, or ditch their home insurance policies.

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Hotspots • 10 JUL 2024

Buy a home with broad appeal in Tarragindi

Transport, culture and nature are all within arm’s reach of Tarragindi, in Brisbane’s south.

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Investor Strategy • 10 JUL 2024

‘Housing affordability to worsen’ as industry confidence drops

A recent Property Council of Australia release has claimed that due to a cocktail of influences, housing affordability across Australia will worsen.

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Finance • 08 JUL 2024

Are Aussie buyers missing out on the chance for cheaper conveyancing costs?

A plan to bring cheaper conveyancing to Australians across the country has been stalled by the discontinuation of a plan to improve the interoperability of...

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Investor Strategy • 08 JUL 2024

Dwelling approvals up but still ‘well below target’

The number of homes approved to be built saw an uptick in the month of May – a good sign for our housing and construction landscape.

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Hotspots • 08 JUL 2024

Lakelands lets investors get in on the ground floor

In the northernmost reach of Mandurah, a new suburb is in the process of being developed to draw on the area’s waterside appeal.

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Tax & Legal • 08 JUL 2024

Which NSW councils will be using AI to fast-track DAs?

The NSW government’s plan to use AI to speed up development approvals has entered the trial phase.

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Tax & Legal • 05 JUL 2024

Tax planning: Critical things investors can do to maximise returns and minimise liabilities

As a property investor or home buyer, tax planning is crucial. Done correctly, it can significantly enhance your returns and reduce liabilities. In this article, I’ll...

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Finance • 05 JUL 2024

How could property prices perform under a 14th rate rise?

Home prices bounced back over 13 rate rises to reach new highs in 2024 – but would another one trigger a change to the current trend?