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Hotspots • 27 MAR 2025
Favourable conditions in Tamworth create ‘rare opportunity for eager buyers’
Following low stock levels and a stable median price, Tamworth has emerged as a hotspot for buyers across all price ranges.
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Investor Strategy • 26 MAR 2025
Budget 2025: Foreign investment ban could reduce housing supply
While industry peak bodies have welcomed some of the 2025–26 federal budget announcements, many have warned that the foreign investment ban could further reduce...
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Investor Strategy • 26 MAR 2025
Sydney ranks 8th for global residential sales above $10m
In 2024, Sydney tripled its sales volume for “super prime” properties over US$10 million, ranking in the top 10 best global markets, new industry findings showed.
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Hotspots • 25 MAR 2025
Investor dream: When affordability meets capital growth
While home prices sit at record highs, these 10 suburbs offer the perfect combination of affordability and high capital gain for both houses and units.
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Tax & Legal • 25 MAR 2025
NSW no-ground evictions ban to begin in May
From 19 May 2025, NSW property owners will not be allowed to evict tenants nor deny pets in their properties following the state’s latest slate of rental reforms.
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Investor Strategy • 24 MAR 2025
$54m funding to fast-track home construction
The federal government has announced a $54 million funding to support state and territory governments in boosting prefabricated and modular home construction.
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Hotspots • 21 MAR 2025
Revealed: The 10 best investment locations with the highest yields
Investors looking to boost their positive cash flow and achieve rental yields of up to 8 per cent should consider these top 10 high-yield suburbs.
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Investor Strategy • 21 MAR 2025
How do federal elections really impact the property market?
The upcoming federal election may have little impact on the property market, potentially creating more favourable conditions for investors looking to buy or sell their...
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Investor Strategy • 21 MAR 2025
Average loan size up 20% in a year as WA affordability worsens
Despite Western Australia remaining as Australia’s most affordable state for housing loan repayments, recent REIA data has confirmed that the proportion of income...
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Investor Strategy • 20 MAR 2025
Raised buyer sentiment boosts Sydney’s buyer enquiries
Following the cash rate cut and increased listings, Sydney buyer inquiries surged to the highest level in three years.
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