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Hotspots 07 NOV 2023

Tides change as regional relocators give Qld the flick

Regional NSW has stolen the crown from Queensland as the location that’s proving the most attractive to metro...

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Hotspots 07 NOV 2023

Dispelling some migration housing market myths

It’s long been viewed that increased net migration is the biggest driver of rising house prices and rents....

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Tax & Legal 06 NOV 2023

ACT developer under fire for multiple business failures

A property developer party to the failure of five companies has received a two-year suspension from managing...

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Hotspots 06 NOV 2023

How to invest in Australia’s underdog cities this spring

As housing unaffordability and cost of living continue to plague Australia’s major cities, it might be time to turn...

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Hotspots 06 NOV 2023

Could home ownership unlock the door to happiness?

A recent report revealed that seven in 10 Aussies believe owning their own home is crucial to their overall happiness.

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Hotspots 03 NOV 2023

The Block Finale: Tom Panos to tell all

Don’t miss all the behind-the-scenes from the final episode of The Block 2023, as Tom Panos gives a rundown of what...

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Hotspots 03 NOV 2023

The investor’s guide to the east coast this November

New data gives a snapshot of the obstacles and opportunities to property investment in each of Australia’s three...

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Hotspots 03 NOV 2023

Australia dominates in the global luxury market’s top annual risers

Four Australian cities have made the top 15 global rankings for luxury residential price growth over the past 12...

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Finance 02 NOV 2023

7 misconceptions about investing for wealth

Myths about property investment abound, and knowing the difference between fact and fiction can set good investors...

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Hotspots 01 NOV 2023

Property prices hit new peaks Australia-wide this October

Australia’s property values are showcasing a strong return to form, according to two research firms.

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Finance 31 OCT 2023

Sunshine State home seekers give Qld loan values a boost

Queensland has come out on top as the biggest performer in terms of loan value growth, according to CommSec’s latest...

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Hotspots 31 OCT 2023

Property pessimism spreads across all generations

Despondency about the possibility of owning a home is often branded as a youth issue, but a recent poll suggests that...

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Finance 31 OCT 2023

A cash rate hike is well and truly on the cards for November

If the banks’ predictions are correct, the RBA’s November meeting will be the 13th rate hike in this cycle.

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Investor Strategy 30 OCT 2023

Is Airbnb about to tackle ‘the big frontier’ of long-term rentals?

Newly introduced strict short-term rental accommodation (STRA) regulations in New York City could send Airbnb into the...

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Finance 30 OCT 2023

Looking to co-invest? Try crowdfunding

For investors looking to take the plunge with others, online real estate crowdfunding might be the next big thing

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Hotspots 30 OCT 2023

Best of the rest: The best cheap and central capital city prospects

Australia’s raging rental crisis has pushed affordable inner-city rentals out of reach of many tenants, leading them...

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Finance 27 OCT 2023

A new 5% deposit loan is now on offer for investors

Three of Australia’s big four banks now offer property loans to investors with small deposits – but there is a...

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Hotspots 26 OCT 2023

Property prices to fully recover by year’s end: Domain

House prices are on track to have completely recovered from the 2022 downturn by the year’s end, according to new...

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Hotspots 26 OCT 2023

How interest rate relief will unlock a new market cycle

At first glance, the Australian property market looks dire, but one small change could flick major indicators back to...

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Finance 26 OCT 2023

Movers beware: Consumer Affairs warns of dodgy removalists

Consumer Affairs Victoria has raised the alarm that a Melbourne-based, nationwide servicing removalist damages...

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Hotspots 26 OCT 2023

The best cheap and central east coast city suburbs

In a climate of soaring rents and rapidly declining vacancy rates, an affordable Australian rental within touching...

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Hotspots 25 OCT 2023

Nearly 1 in 10 Aussies plan to sell next year – are you one of them?

The number of property owners planning to sell next year has doubled since 2022, recent research suggests.

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Investor Strategy 24 OCT 2023

Is Australia’s housing target a pipe dream?

The federal government’s hunt for 1.2 million new Australian homes built might be a futile expedition, according to...

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2023

The property price driver outweighing all others in 2023

Among all the market drivers that influence Australian property prices, one reigns supreme.

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Hotspots 24 OCT 2023

Where are Australia’s most in-demand rental suburbs?

Perhaps surprising to some, Western Australian capital Perth dominated PropTrack’s recent ranking of the most...

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