1 min read Hotspots 29 DEC 2023 Sydney Chinatown to get once-in-a-generation facelift The City of Sydney council has given the go-ahead for a $44 million revitalisation of Haymarket and Chinatown. READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 29 DEC 2023 SPI’s most-read stories of 2023 Central bank speculation, investing insights promising strong growth, and government spending in the spotlight – here... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 29 DEC 2023 Home ownership hopes surge for Gen Z Western Australia’s youngest adults are readying themselves to enter the property market, according to a new poll. READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 27 DEC 2023 NSW property forecast for 2024 Laing+Simmons chief executive officer (CEO) and the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president Leanne... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 27 DEC 2023 Loss-making sales may indicate more mortgage stress: CoreLogic CoreLogic’s recent report for the September quarter has revealed an uptick in loss-making resales. READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 27 DEC 2023 City of Sydney council pushes for more BTR Build-to-rent (BTR) housing could see a boost in the Sydney central business district thanks to a proposed planning... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 27 DEC 2023 To granny flat, or not to granny flat? With incentives for ancillary dwelling construction on the rise, it’s important for property investors not to let... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 22 DEC 2023 Just how stressful is buying a property in Australia? As Australia’s property investment landscape grows more complex, it becomes worthwhile to gauge how stressful it can... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 21 DEC 2023 WA set for building laws overhaul The Western Australian government has revealed its most significant reforms to building and construction laws in more... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 21 DEC 2023 Booming population puts stress on Perth’s affordability status A leading executive has revealed that strong population growth is keeping the pressure on Western Australia’s... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 20 DEC 2023 SEQ must be ready to house 2.2m more people by 2046 South-East Queensland (SEQ) will need 900,000 new homes and 1 million extra jobs within the next 20 years, reveals... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 20 DEC 2023 Defective driveway costs a warning to the construction sector A concrete business has been held to account after it did not comply with a building remedy order whereby workmanship... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 19 DEC 2023 The 4 big worries for investors heading into 2024 A top economist has identified major concerns for the year ahead, but believes that investors still have reasons to be... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 19 DEC 2023 Developers can now access height, density bonuses in NSW NSW’s new planning policy allowing developers to build higher, bigger buildings in return for more affordable housing... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 18 DEC 2023 Court fines Perth plumber for failure to fix leaks A recent order against a Perth plumber has served as a cautionary tale for consumers to solicit reviews before engaging... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 18 DEC 2023 Australians are increasingly using property to secure new mortgages New insight into Australian home loan borrowers reveals that market activity is increasingly dominated by purchasers... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 18 DEC 2023 Australians will ‘continue to feel the pressure’ of property in 2024 Affordability will drive price growth, regional migration and rental demand over the next 12 months. READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 18 DEC 2023 Rate rises don’t put a dent in WA new home sales Western Australia is bucking construction trends when it comes to residential construction. READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 15 DEC 2023 Australia ranks 18th for home price growth Despite some of the the fastest increases to global interest rates in history, residential prices only dipped slightly... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 15 DEC 2023 Engineered stone to be outlawed across Australia from 1 July 2024 Engineered stone will no longer be a commonplace feature in Australian homes, following a nationwide ban on the... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 14 DEC 2023 On working smart: The top 5 reasons why Aussie investors use buyer’s agents As property investors grow their portfolios, arming themselves with the right tools trumps learning every nook and... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 14 DEC 2023 Building our way out of the housing crisis One issue that’s dominated column inches this year is the housing crisis. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 13 DEC 2023 Up-and-coming areas experts will be watching in 2024 These three locations could offer smart investors both short-term yields and long-term growth. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 12 DEC 2023 Why investors will flock to Brisbane in 2024 The Sunshine State’s capital is quickly becoming a honeypot for investors thanks to its strong rental conditions and... READ NOW
1 min read Investor Strategy 12 DEC 2023 Mortgage holders stagger under sky-high loan repayments The average Australian home loan repayment now requires 45 per cent of household income. READ NOW