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Hotspots • 04 AUG 2025
Victoria’s building approval slump fuels rent and property price speculation
Victoria is bracing for higher rents and home prices after new figures revealed a sharp drop in building approvals.
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Our Portfolio • 01 AUG 2025
Dodgy tradie busted over alleged unfinished jobs
A Victorian tradie is facing legal action after allegedly accepting excessive deposits and failing to carry out fencing and concreting tasks.
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Our Portfolio • 01 AUG 2025
Why finding the right property manager is a must
For investors, finding the right property manager isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s essential to protecting your asset and maximising returns.
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Our Portfolio • 01 AUG 2025
Why the best property investors succeed: 5 habits that separate the pros from the rest 
The most successful property investors aren’t obsessed with yields or hotspots, they focus on strategy, diversification, timing, and teamwork to build resilient,...
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Investor Strategy • 01 AUG 2025
Qld rental squeeze persists despite slight vacancy lift
Despite a modest rise in Queensland vacancies over the June quarter, industry experts say tight supply and strong demand underline the need for increased investor...
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Tax & Legal • 31 JUL 2025
New seller disclosure laws in Qld next week: What investors NEED to know
With Queensland’s new seller disclosure regime set to begin on 1 August 2025, an industry expert has urged investors to familiarise themselves with the new changes to...
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Finance • 30 JUL 2025
Real estate frenzy: 1 in 4 Aussie households ready to dive into property investment over next 12 months
New data has revealed a massive surge of interest in property investment, with one in four Australian households planning on purchasing an investment property over the...
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Tax & Legal • 30 JUL 2025
New super tax sparks SMSF shake-up: What property investors need to know
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are in sharp focus again, with legislative reform and political uncertainty shaping how investors approach property through their...
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Our Portfolio • 30 JUL 2025
How smart investors approach risk in property: Why getting it wrong can cost you big
From bad structures to underinsurance and blind spots within your advisory team, veteran accountant Munzurul Khan and Phil Tarrant reveal why risk management is the...
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Investor Strategy • 30 JUL 2025
NSW unveils Strata Health Check tool as repair complaints climb
With strata repair issues on the rise, the NSW government has introduced a new tool to support owners and residents in identifying and addressing maintenance concerns...
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