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First Property Buyer • 21 AUG 2025
SA first home buyers sidelined as property prices surge
First property buyers in South Australia have been struggling to secure a property amid tight supply and strong competition.
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Investor Strategy • 19 AUG 2025
Sellers cash in as buyers pay double for designer homes
Polished interior-designed homes have been driving sales, with buyers willing to pay up to 120 per cent extra for quality finishes, functionality, and light-filled,...
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Investor Strategy • 19 AUG 2025
Australia’s BTR sector poised for record growth in 2025
The build-to-rent sector is set to reach record highs in 2025, driven by strong growth in Victoria, NSW, and Queensland.
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Hotspots • 19 AUG 2025
Perth CBD-proximate Bayswater draws smart investors
Bayswater offers strong growth potential for investors due to its lifestyle amenities, upgraded infrastructure, affordable housing, and proximity to Perth CBD, according...
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Hotspots • 15 AUG 2025
Alfredton: Where suburban appeal meets promising returns
This Victorian family-friendly suburb offers modern homes, great amenities, and strong growth prospects for investors and home owners alike, according to SPI’s FAST 50...
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Finance • 14 AUG 2025
Double rate cut: Non-bank lender supercharges investors’ borrowing power
Following the latest RBA rate cut, non-bank lender Bluestone has tacked on an extra 0.25 per cent discount, boosting investors’ borrowing power and ensuring they can...
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Finance • 12 AUG 2025
RBA hands down rate call – what it means for investors
The Reserve Bank has delivered its August cash rate decision, with millions watching closely for signs of relief.
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Finance • 12 AUG 2025
No interest rate worries for Australian property buyers
Interest rate worries for property buyers have plummeted in the last year, according to a recent survey.
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Hotspots • 11 AUG 2025
Residential land sales slump to 25-year low amid surging building costs
The cost of building has pushed residential land sales to their lowest quarterly level in 25 years, new Housing Industry Association (HIA) data has revealed.
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Hotspots • 08 AUG 2025
Investors eye Gracemere’s affordable prices and strong rental demand
With its blend of modern and older homes, strong rental, and steady growth, the Gracemere market is ideal for investors seeking affordable options close to key...
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