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Tax & Legal • 29 MAY 2025
Qld portable home builder to pay over $2m for failing to supply
A Toowoomba-based portable building provider has been ordered to pay over $2 million following a Fair Trading investigation that revealed 19 customers were left in the...
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Hotspots • 29 MAY 2025
Aussie suburbs where mortgage repayments are cheaper than rent
A fresh study has revealed some hotspots where mortgage repayments can be cheaper than weekly rent.
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Investor Strategy • 29 MAY 2025
Green is gold: Energy-efficient homes selling for 14.5% more nationally
Energy-efficient homes have been fetching premium prices nationwide as buyers have turned to green energy and environmentally friendly dwellings, a new Domain report...
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Investor Strategy • 29 MAY 2025
Older units set to lead Perth’s property surge
As the Perth market continues its growth, buyers have been turning to older unit blocks for more affordable options, with experts forecasting a rise in demand amid...
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First Property Buyer • 29 MAY 2025
Victorian opposition announces stamp duty reform plan
The Liberals and Nationals would abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties worth up to $1 million.
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Investor Strategy • 27 MAY 2025
Supply crunch tied to slower growth in dwelling prices
A new report revealed that slowing price growth in early 2025 had been driven by Australia’s failure to meet its National Housing Accord construction targets.
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Investor Strategy • 27 MAY 2025
Cost of balcony surges to $400k amid move to higher density living
Balconies, patios, alfresco living and other outdoor spaces have become the quintessential features of Australian living, with buyers willing to pay a premium for them.
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Hotspots • 27 MAY 2025
Budget-friendly infill homes: Top 6 areas under $850k
With limited housing supply and increased competition, buyers are eyeing vacant urban land to build under $900,000 and benefit from tax incentives. Here are the top...
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Investor Strategy • 27 MAY 2025
Investor exodus threatens rental supply, REINSW warns
The Real Estate Institute of NSW has reported a sharp decline in investor activity, leading to increased rental pressure, urging government collaboration and data-driven...
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Investor Strategy • 27 MAY 2025
Competition heightens as buyers surge into the market
Following the latest RBA rate cut, buyer sentiment has increased, with one-third of Australians believing now is a good time to buy a dwelling.
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