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Hotspots • 13 AUG 2024

Tassie back in buyers’ good books

The state’s renewed popularity with domestic and mainland buyers, alongside strong first home buyer participation, has led Tasmania to record its highest number of...

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Hotspots • 13 AUG 2024

Housing woes won’t go away without regional focus: Urban planners

Cities are often in the spotlight, but development in non-metro areas is equally important to creating the housing stock Australia desperately needs.

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Investor Strategy • 12 AUG 2024

Qld vacancy rates remain critically low: REIQ

Even with vacancy rates increasing slightly across the state, the institute warns the broader outlook “remains concerning”.

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Finance • 12 AUG 2024

Has rental growth reached its affordability ceiling?

The slowest rent rises in four years were recorded in July 2024, with some capitals seeing rental values drop back or remain flat.

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Investor Strategy • 12 AUG 2024

Sticky buyers reluctant to make the first move

Like flies in honey, Australian home buyers are stuck in decision limbo as they await the next cash rate call.

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Investor Strategy • 12 AUG 2024

1 in 5 Aussies have lived with an ex to save on housing

As housing costs skyrocket, this unconventional living situation is on the rise.

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Investor Strategy • 12 AUG 2024

Perth unit prices reach decade-high levels

The Western Australian capital’s market continues to surge, with unit sale prices anticipated to grow further throughout the year.

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Tax & Legal • 09 AUG 2024

Buying a property in your SMSF

Investing in property though a self-managed super fund has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly since it became possible for SMSFs to borrow money to fund...

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Hotspots • 08 AUG 2024

Adelaide property market continues to thrive

The city’s property market is well positioned for future growth, offering valuable opportunities to investors across the board.

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Investor Strategy • 08 AUG 2024

Almost 70% of Australia in extreme rental pain

With five Australian states and territories seeing double-digit rental increases over the past year, over two-thirds of the country is now facing severe stress.