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Investor Strategy • 08 AUG 2024

3 ways pre-market listings help sellers stay ahead

In the ever-volatile real estate sector, investors can use pre-market listings to unlock a range of benefits.

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Hotspots • 08 AUG 2024

Is Brisbane or Perth a better city to invest in?

With both cities seeing massive growth over the past year, there are pros and cons to each location.

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Investor Strategy • 07 AUG 2024

Who are the losers in Australia’s property market?

Families with children looking to buy are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis, while one demographic is consistently coming out on top.

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Finance • 07 AUG 2024

The biggest Australian crisis that no one talks about

We have seen more than our fair share of crises in the past half decade. At times there’s been a looming economic crisis, the rental crisis, the crisis in overseas...

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Finance • 06 AUG 2024

August cash rate call provides clarity for spring market

It’s been seven weeks since the last cash rate call, with opinions varying on whether the next move would be a hold or rise. Now, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

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Hotspots • 06 AUG 2024

Brisbane market update July 2024

Brisbane’s property market continued to rank among the top-performing capital cities in terms of price growth throughout July.

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Investor Strategy • 06 AUG 2024

Low supply has created ‘a perfect storm’ in NSW

Commenting on the latest dwelling approvals data, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has stated that the housing crisis is worsening.

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Investor Strategy • 06 AUG 2024

Perth house prices could hit $740k by 2025

The city’s market continues to run hot with Perth’s median house sale prices on track to achieve growth of more than 20 per cent over 2024.

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Finance • 05 AUG 2024

5 factors to consider before refinancing a mortgage

With refinancing surging in popularity over the past 12 months, home owners must consider whether refinancing is right for their circumstances.

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Investor Strategy • 05 AUG 2024

Is the Australian dream dead?

With freestanding homes now double the price of apartments, many Sydney families are making the switch to high-rise living.