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Investor Strategy 09 MAY 2024

Could apartments beat houses for long-term growth?

Historically, apartments have had a reputation for inferior capital growth, but new data suggests that this trend is...

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Finance 09 MAY 2024

Is ‘rentvesting’ causing loan sizes to spiral upwards?

Amid a dwindling supply of rental properties, the “rentvesting” efforts of buyers and investors are having profound...

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Investor Strategy 08 MAY 2024

Brisbane property market update April 2024

The pace of growth in the Brisbane property market appears to be decelerating, as evidenced by changes in Brisbane’s...

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Finance 06 MAY 2024

Is a move to raid super for house deposits a trap?

Experts warn that rumblings of a Coalition push for uncapped usage of super for house deposits would only make young...

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Finance 06 MAY 2024

NSW property commissioner breaks silence on Netstrata

The state has launched an independent review into Netstrata’s practices following allegations the firm was charging...

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Investor Strategy 06 MAY 2024

Commercial tenants in arrears? What is the best course of action?

A lease surrender might seem like the last resort, but here is why it might not be the worst idea to consider.

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Investor Strategy 06 MAY 2024

How can short-term property managers gain from going green?

With the trend of sustainable lodging becoming bigger, short-term rental (STR) and Airbnb hosts must consider how to...

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Tax & Legal 03 MAY 2024

Builder issued stop work order for alleged insurance failures on 200-plus projects

Melbourne building company Aycon Constructions & Building Services Pty Ltd has seen its building registrations...

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Investor Strategy 03 MAY 2024

Residential building approvals record slight lift

Dwelling approvals are on the rise, but the building industry says small gains aren’t cause for celebration.

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Investor Strategy 03 MAY 2024

Why WA’s rental law overhaul won’t hurt investors

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) does not believe that new tenant laws will upset the rental...

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Tax & Legal 02 MAY 2024

Personally paying property deposit can cause reimbursement issues: legal director

It’s not ideal to personally pay a deposit for property bought in the name of an SMSF, warns an adviser.

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Investor Strategy 01 MAY 2024

Dangerously low vacancy rates persist in Qld

A new report has detailed the perilously low rental supply available across Queensland and the government intervention...

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Tax & Legal 30 APR 2024

NSW rezoning rules for transit hub suburbs revealed

The first stage of the state’s plan to update the planning rules around key transport hubs has been implemented.

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Investor Strategy 30 APR 2024

Skilled labour a significant barrier to 1.2m new homes

A new report has detailed the adverse effects brought on by a lack of skilled trade workers and the reform necessary...

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Finance 30 APR 2024

Want a home loan? Avoid these 5 red flags

When it comes to getting your first home loan, here are the warning signs that lenders and mortgage brokers are looking...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

Beware of dodgy tradies going ‘door to door’: SA consumer watchdog

The state government is warning South Australians that there’s been an influx of “dodgy” unlicensed tradies who...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

The problem with intergenerational wealth

Many property investors dream of building a better future for their kids – but is inherited wealth the gift they...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

Is interstate investing always a smart move?

For those in expensive east coast cities, looking further afield might be appealing – but investing outside your home...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

The best state for home builders right now

For buyers looking for a house and land package, one state presents a better opportunity than the rest.

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Investor Strategy 26 APR 2024

Rental growth drops below 10% for the first time in 2 years

Even with demand for properties high, it appears that forecasts of slowing rental growth are proving true.

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Hotspots 26 APR 2024

Kotara couples lushness with convenience

With all the amenities one could wish for, this Newcastle hotspot particularly appeals to families looking to lead...

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Investor Strategy 26 APR 2024

Why Millennials are bidding a mortgage goodbye

Australians in their 30s are choosing travel over housing, as home ownership grows increasingly out of reach.

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Tax & Legal 25 APR 2024

Should the Housing Australia Future Fund be doubled to $20b?

The $10 billion fund should be upped to $20 billion to deliver the new homes Australia needs, according to a coalition...

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Finance 25 APR 2024

Property investing with as little as $5k: New pooled mortgages fund launches

A Queensland-based unlisted managed investment firm is launching a new pooled mortgages fund, offering the chance to...

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Investor Strategy 24 APR 2024

Aspiring NSW planners to get new diploma pathway

Prospective TAFE students in NSW will soon have access to a new diploma in planning.

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