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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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Tax & Legal 24 APR 2024

Brisbane-based construction director cops 5-year corporation ban

The failure of three construction companies over a three-year period has seen a Queensland company director...

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Investor Strategy 24 APR 2024

When is it OK to make ‘bad’ investment decisions?

Property investors are used to thinking with their wallet, but sometimes a bad financial decision is the right one to...

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Hotspots 23 APR 2024

When it comes to affordability, 2 states stand out from the rest

Even with affordability dwindling, these states are home to a collection of regions that offer an entry point onto the...

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Tax & Legal 23 APR 2024

WA revs up for STRA reforms

The State Parliament has given the go-ahead to new legislation to tighten regulation of short-term rental accommodation...

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Tax & Legal 22 APR 2024

Perth ‘builder’ slapped with $5k fine for falsifying work history

A Kwinana man claimed eight years of building experience, despite working as a courier during the specified period.

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Investor Strategy 22 APR 2024

‘Property pals’ are proving popular – and the trend is set to get even bigger

A new survey has found that 3.5 million Australians would consider purchasing a home with a friend.

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Tax & Legal 22 APR 2024

Tax reforms key to boosting Victoria’s rental woes

Amid all-time high rental costs and all-time low rental vacancies, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has...

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Finance 18 APR 2024

New report shows financial woes among younger prospective buyers

Younger Gen Zs and Millennials lack confidence in their financial knowledge and are largely relying on family for...

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Tax & Legal 18 APR 2024

SA reviews building laws to tackle rogue traders and dodgy builders 

The state has commenced a sweeping review of its building regulations to protect consumers from shady operators.

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Hotspots 18 APR 2024

Top 10 NSW suburbs near the beach to downsize for under $1m

A new report has revealed it is possible to fuse affordability with a seaside lifestyle.

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Investor Strategy 17 APR 2024

New home sales sluggish at the start of 2024

Australia is set to make a slow start on its housing accord target, according to the latest figures from the Housing...

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Tax & Legal 17 APR 2024

Landlords could cop up to $57k in fines for unsafe properties in Victoria

The Victorian government is cracking down on minimum rental standards in the wake of a concerning rise in tenant...

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Investor Strategy 17 APR 2024

State institute launches real estate literacy show

Better informed consumers benefit the entire industry, which is why the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is...

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Hotspots 16 APR 2024

The regional towns driving Victoria’s rebound

Prices across the state are down over the past 12 months, but regional houses have recently buoyed the numbers with...

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Investor Strategy 15 APR 2024

Don’t worry – you can still invest in a time of upheaval

The future of property is more uncertain than ever, but there are opportunities amid the disruption for those who know...

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Investor Strategy 15 APR 2024

Keeping your investing simple

As exciting as looking for a great investment property can be, it’s essential to keep emotions out of your buying...

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Investor Strategy 15 APR 2024

Rental stress continues to heat up

As costs continue to climb, data reveals that the rental crisis isn’t just sticking around but is getting worse –...

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Tax & Legal 12 APR 2024

Building a granny flat in WA just got easier

As of Wednesday, home owners in Western Australia no longer need planning approval for code-compliant ancillary...

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Tax & Legal 11 APR 2024

Have sunset clauses been eclipsed by ACT laws?

Canberra has opened consultations to review laws passed in 2021 to protect off-the-plan buyers from dodgy developers.

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