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CoreLogic’s dwelling price results have been released for August, which reveals a strong 1.0% increase in values recorded over the month at the five-city level,…
NEWS & INSIGHT
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Lending to property investors shrank in July while credit to businesses edged up slightly, statistics from the central bank suggest.
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The Government wants to get a "better deal" from controversial pay-for-residency visas. But the head of the firm driving uptake of the significant investor visa…
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What could you buy for $250,000, and how far does that stretch around the country?
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The same laws govern all Real Estate businesses, and we all have access to the same technology, so how can we stand out from the crowd? It’s pretty simple reall…
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One of the most common mistakes made by property investors when completing their annual tax return is confusing repairs, maintenance and improvements.
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When your investment property sits vacant for a long period, it can be stressful and frustrating. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to prote…
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Melbourne presents unrivaled investment opportunities backed by the essential property fundamentals – demand, population growth, employment and infrastructure.
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When developing an investment strategy, a critical element investors often fail to consider is how they will ultimately exit the investment.
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Early retirement is a pipe dream for a lot of people. But retiring early to live off property profiles can be a manageable solution.
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What are Special Levies?Special Levies are charged over and above normal Strata Levies and are raised when a major unexpected repair needs urgent action of or …
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Mortgage debt for older Australians has blown out to more than $185,000 from $27,000.
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