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Investor Strategy • 10 FEB 2025
NSW government launches ‘Rental Taskforce’
The NSW government explained that the new taskforce will “hold landlords and real estate agents to account”.
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Investor Strategy • 10 FEB 2025
Australians choose regional areas over city lifestyle 
Strong demand continues in Australia’s regional property market, with many city dwellers relocating to secure more affordable housing.
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Investor Strategy • 10 FEB 2025
Rate cuts: What areas will see the biggest growth?
The anticipated Reserve Bank of Australia rate cuts in 2025 are poised to boost the housing market as lower rates could increase dwelling values and raise buyers’...
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Investor Strategy • 07 FEB 2025
Perth records $750k median house sale price amid increase to days on market
The city’s median house and unit sale prices have both risen, albeit with certain property types taking longer to sell in the multispeed market.
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Tax & Legal • 07 FEB 2025
NSW government proposes tougher rules to protect off-the-plan home buyers
The NSW government is considering reforms that could impose financial penalties on developers who fail to deliver homes or exploit buyers under off-the-plan contracts.
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Investor Strategy • 07 FEB 2025
65% of agents predict house prices will rise in 2025: CoreLogic
A new industry survey has shown that nearly two-thirds of agents believe house prices will rise in 2025, albeit at a slower recovery pace than in 2024.
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Investor Strategy • 07 FEB 2025
Office vacancy rates hold steady
Office vacancy rates across capital cities have remained steady over the last six months following a supply increase.
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Tax & Legal • 06 FEB 2025
Builder hit with fine for uninsured construction work
A Perth building contractor has been fined over $4,000 for working without home indemnity insurance.
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Investor Strategy • 04 FEB 2025
Approval boost not enough to meet housing target
Despite home building approval increasing by nearly 5 per cent in 2024, Australia still falls short of its national housing target.
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Investor Strategy • 04 FEB 2025
Industrial properties drive 2024’s commercial real estate
Industrial properties led the charge in the commercial real estate market in 2024, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of the transactions.
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