3 min read Hotspots 16 JAN 2020 Predicting each state’s biggest price improver for 2020 A property expert has taken his pick in a premiership of sorts, highlighting the town or city in each state where he... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 16 JAN 2020 New home starts drop to 7-year low The number of new home building starts has decreased to its lowest point since early 2013, according to ABS research. READ NOW
2 min read Investor Strategy 15 JAN 2020 Accessibility a hurdle for first home loan deposit scheme The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) commenced on 1 January. It is a leg-up over the deposit hurdle for first... READ NOW
4 min read Hotspots 14 JAN 2020 Property market update: Melbourne, December 2019 Melbourne, along with Sydney, emerged as 2019’s big winner in terms of property market performance after it has... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 14 JAN 2020 Victoria grants tax and stamp duty relief post-bushfire crisis The Victorian government’s provision of tax relief for people directly impacted by bushfires has been welcomed by the... READ NOW
13 min read Hotspots 14 JAN 2020 Year in summary: Trends and predictions for the Melbourne property market in 2020 After months of decline, the Melbourne property market has recovered and stabilised for the most part of 2019. Will the... READ NOW
3 min read Finance 13 JAN 2020 CBA offers $50k grants for bushfire-damaged property The major bank has begun accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 from organisations whose property or... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 13 JAN 2020 Government looks into compulsory land acquisition laws A new government review has been launched with the aim to soften and streamline the impact of compulsory land... READ NOW
3 min read Finance 10 JAN 2020 Lenders pledge support to bushfire recovery Following major donation packages being announced by the major banks, several lenders, including Resimac and La Trobe... READ NOW
9 min read Hotspots 09 JAN 2020 Property market update: Sydney, December 2019 After a year that saw consistent decline and slow recovery, how will the Sydney property market fare in 2020? READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 JAN 2020 Top 10 regions posting strong growth in dwelling values New research has identified the top 10 subregions for annual change in dwelling values. READ NOW
12 min read Hotspots 09 JAN 2020 Year in summary: Trends and predictions for the Sydney property market in 2020 Experts dubbed 2019 as “the year that new property market records were set” following the fall and subsequent... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 09 JAN 2020 Ground made on new building approvals The number of new dwellings approved across the nation jumped in November, largely driven by a 52.8 per cent increase... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 08 JAN 2020 Proposed rental reform detrimental to landlords, tenants The Queensland government has pitched its rental reform proposals as a way to ensure safe and secure housing for... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 08 JAN 2020 Lenders participating in the first home buyer scheme: Full list With eligible first home buyers now able to apply for a guaranteed home loan with just a 5 per cent deposit, we’ve... READ NOW
4 min read Finance 07 JAN 2020 Major banks release major bushfire donation packages The major banks have announced million-dollar donation packages to support individuals and communities affected by the... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 06 JAN 2020 Young Aussies still aspire for home ownership A vast majority of Millennials still see owning their own home as an important goal. However, many are still reliant on... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 01 JAN 2020 How has the Queensland housing market performed over 5 years? New research has revealed the annual median house price growth for Queensland – and the areas faring the best. READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 01 JAN 2020 Are you on track to meet your new obligations? New smoke alarm obligations have been set, with landlords required to act before 23 March 2020. READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 30 DEC 2019 How to ensure properties are asbestos-free The NSW government has issued a statement reminding the community about a register that enables one to know whether... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 27 DEC 2019 Key changes to impact tenancy laws come March NSW Fair Trading has highlighted a number of tenancy law changes set to kick off on 23 March 2020. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 27 DEC 2019 Houses continue to outperform units in Queensland The sunshine state is continuing to see the housing market outperform the unit market, according to new research by... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 27 DEC 2019 How to achieve your financial goals For many property investors, the concept of setting achievable financial goals is often met with frustration. Here... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 23 DEC 2019 Queensland rental market tightens The Queensland rental market tightened at a quicker pace in the September quarter, new research has found. READ NOW
1 min read Finance 19 DEC 2019 ‘Rushed’ FHB policy problematic First home buyers are being “left in the dark” about what’s being dubbed by a financial director and principal... READ NOW
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