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Record-low interest rates led to a population boom in first home buyer strongholds.
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Melbourne’s house prices rose by about half as much as Sydney’s during the COVID-19 boom, new analysis shows.
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A CoreLogic analyst says historical housing patterns show which segments of the property market could see changes in values as arrival numbers increase.
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Western Australia has recorded strong property sales figures throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with online auctions making it easy for homebuyers to snag their …
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The pandemic will have a number of effects on where we live and help trigger massive change in our lifestyles.
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Australians stashed more money in the bank at the beginning of the Omicron outbreak and the Federal Government hopes it will be used to boost the economy.
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Aussie homeowners who sold their property during the peak of last year's lockdown made a median profit gain of $270,000.
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Property investors jumped back into the housing market at record levels in November ahead of the Omicron outbreak.
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While confidence remains relatively stable, strong November results for the retail sector could trigger false hope, economists warn.
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The decision whether to buy and then rely on a quick sale of the family home, or to sell first and hope the market doesn't take off is one that can have significant financial and logistical ramifications.
A range of award-winning development projects are shaping Perth and contributing to the city's aim of meeting infill targets to house a growing population in a sustainable way.
Fast-tracked developments, rent rise limitations, and 800,000 new homes; the Victorian Government on Wednesday unveiled the most ambitious suite of housing reforms in a generation.
A boom in property sales around an energised property market point to price increases continuing into 2024, while research has revealed three national investor hotspots and where upsizers should be looking to buy.
Mortgage brokers are an intrinsic component in any real estate investment strategy, says award-winning finance expert from Specialist Mortgage, Helen Avis.
The seemingly endless torrent of rent increases may be coming to an end, with economic indicators pointing to an easing of the rental crisis in 2024.
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