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Hotspots 20 OCT 2023

How to make sure your insurance will protect you this bushfire season

Changes following the Black Summer bushfires could cause many home owners to be underinsured this season if they...

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Hotspots 20 OCT 2023

New Consumer Affairs Victoria roadmap sets housing in sights

With a long-term view in mind, Consumer Affairs Victoria has released its Strategic Plan for the next three years as it...

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Hotspots 20 OCT 2023

Campbelltown property the hot ticket for FHBs

New data from InfoTrack has painted the south-west Sydney region as the most popular for NSW’s first home buyers.

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Hotspots 19 OCT 2023

Data shows rental woes spread right across the country in September

September saw the number of available Australian rentals drop as the national rental crisis continues worsening.

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Hotspots 18 OCT 2023

Internal migration spurs Brisbane property boom

With its year-round warm weather and relative affordability, Queensland has become an increasingly desirable...

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2023

How to crunch the right numbers for property profit

Real estate data can be complicated, but one renowned analyst has insider tips on how to read the lay of the land.

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2023

5 cheapest Aussie neighbourhoods tipped for growth

The City of Melbourne is one of the five up-and-coming hotspots where property can still be snatched up for bargain...

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Hotspots 17 OCT 2023

Why Melbourne’s market is looking healthier than ever

Inner, middle and outer Melbourne have aligned to bring widespread stability to the city’s market for the first time...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2023

Will spring 2023 break a record? September won’t tell

An unusually strong finish to winter has given way to a robust – but not record-breaking – start to the spring...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2023

How property misinformation can cloud investors’ vision

According to three experienced investors, property is a “hotbed of misinformation”. So, how do you know who to...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2023

Perth’s listing drought leaves investors eyeing units

One local buyer’s agent believes a dearth in residential listings throughout the Western Australian capital is...

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Hotspots 16 OCT 2023

Top 10 Aussie locations for downsizers

For buyers in search of a simpler life, these 10 regions might deliver the small-scale home of their dreams.

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Hotspots 13 OCT 2023

Government and investors must ally to solve the housing crisis, Minister claims

Without collaboration between the public and private sectors, the federal Minister for Housing fears an...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2023

Property development won’t be Brisbane’s only Olympic gold

As the Queensland capital prepares to host one of the world’s most coveted sporting events, one property expert...

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Finance 12 OCT 2023

When lifestyle pain equals property gain

In today’s turbulent economy, investment success might mean bidding farewell to the Australian dream (for a little...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2023

Is the Home Guarantee Scheme a good deal for buyers?

Billed as inspiring first home buyers into home ownership sooner than traditional routes, does the Home Guarantee...

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Tax & Legal 12 OCT 2023

WA extends stamp duty relief

Eligible property buyers in Western Australia can now claim a stamp duty reduction on apartments that are under...

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Hotspots 12 OCT 2023

Sydney’s Metro: All aboard the price rise train

It’s an age-old question: What’s the one silver bullet to instantly and consistently raise the price of property?...

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Hotspots 11 OCT 2023

Listings surge doesn’t mean markets are booming: SQM Research

Australia’s housing market was offered some respite from the housing crisis in September, with new data indicating...

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Hotspots 10 OCT 2023

Strata system overhaul set for NSW

The government is sending the “engine room for solving the housing crisis” for repairs as it targets a modern...

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Investor Strategy 10 OCT 2023

John McGrath: The market will reward the ‘brave’ who buy now

The network CEO has aired some lessons he learnt out of the global financial crisis (GFC), not only advising buyers to...

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Hotspots 10 OCT 2023

History leaves clues – and the best investors know how to spot them

For this trio of experienced investors, the key to understanding Australia’s current housing crisis lies in the...

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Hotspots 10 OCT 2023

Grading the Home Guarantee Scheme’s FY22–23 performance

The program’s fourth year saw its eligibility expanded, with more and more Australians entering home ownership as a...

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Tax & Legal 09 OCT 2023

Energy-efficient rental updates to attract tax write-off under new proposal

In an effort to lower energy costs for renters and contribute to reducing the use of fossil fuels, a federal MP has...

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Hotspots 09 OCT 2023

Australian vacancy rates hit record lows: CoreLogic

While new data from research firm CoreLogic indicates rental growth is easing, it also paints a picture that it’s...

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