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Hotspots 15 AUG 2025

Alfredton: Where suburban appeal meets promising returns

This Victorian family-friendly suburb offers modern homes, great amenities, and strong growth prospects for investors...

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Finance 14 AUG 2025

Double rate cut: Non-bank lender supercharges investors’ borrowing power

Following the latest RBA rate cut, non-bank lender Bluestone has tacked on an extra 0.25 per cent discount, boosting...

Finance 12 AUG 2025

RBA hands down rate call – what it means for investors

The Reserve Bank has delivered its August cash rate decision, with millions watching closely for signs of relief.

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Finance 12 AUG 2025

No interest rate worries for Australian property buyers

Interest rate worries for property buyers have plummeted in the last year, according to a recent survey.

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Hotspots 11 AUG 2025

Residential land sales slump to 25-year low amid surging building costs

The cost of building has pushed residential land sales to their lowest quarterly level in 25 years, new Housing...

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Hotspots 08 AUG 2025

Investors eye Gracemere’s affordable prices and strong rental demand

With its blend of modern and older homes, strong rental, and steady growth, the Gracemere market is ideal for investors...

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Hotspots 08 AUG 2025

Selling The Block: Meet the agent behind House 3

The Block’s move to regional Victoria has thrust Daylesford into the spotlight, highlighting its prestige market,...

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Tax & Legal 08 AUG 2025

HIA takes aim at council for overcharging new home buyers

The HIA has hit out at Goulburn Mulwaree Council over exorbitant development application fees, claiming the council is...

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Our Portfolio 08 AUG 2025

Rate cuts spur upsizing trend among borrowers

Falling interest rates are prompting borrowers to upsize, with one broker noting a growing appetite to secure property...

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Hotspots 08 AUG 2025

Brisbane property market update, July 2025

July 2025 marked another chapter in Brisbane’s ongoing property market strength, with continued resilience in both...

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Our Portfolio 07 AUG 2025

How to understand a property’s real value

Understanding value is at the core of smart property investment, from finance to planning, to tax and insurance.

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Finance 07 AUG 2025

The $14k sting for variable rate borrowers

New research reveals the toll of the Reserve Bank’s rate hikes, with variable-rate mortgage holders paying an extra...

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Hotspots 07 AUG 2025

Olympic boom: 22 SEQ suburbs tipped for property price surge

New research reveals where house prices are expected to climb ahead of Brisbane 2032.

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Tax & Legal 07 AUG 2025

Unlocking your greatest borrowing potential with SMSFs

Self-managed super funds can bring numerous benefits for investors looking to acquire properties, enabling them to...

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Hotspots 04 AUG 2025

How to invest in Melbourne: Strategy, timing, and the suburbs investors are quietly targeting

Melbourne’s subdued price growth and relative affordability are drawing attention from seasoned property investors...

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Our Portfolio 04 AUG 2025

Commercial and residential real estate is booming – but beware of bad financial advice

With buyer demand at record levels, commercial real estate is experiencing one of its strongest transactional markets...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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