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Australian Property Investor Magazine
Latest Articles
Investment lending has risen to its highest point in four years as housing finance overall hit another all-time high, sparking concerns over affordability and a possible housing bubble.
Australian house prices rose at their fastest rate in nearly two decades in February, with 2.1 per cent growth for the month the biggest monthly change since August 2003.
Price growth for luxury properties in Perth, Gold Coast and Brisbane outpaced the bigger cities in 2020, with demand for prestige homes continuing to be boosted by the return of expats.
Developers continue to accelerate new projects to capitalise on South East Queensland’s surge, with red-hot buying activity likely to create supply shortages in sought-after locations.
Vendor satisfaction has risen to an all-time high, sparking new expectations that a significant rise in the number of properties available for sale is set to occur.
The looming changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) in Victoria are significant, and it’s critical for landlords to get across them.

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Since the emergence of COVID-19, Australia has become a premier global destination for our enviable lifestyle, stable political system, world class health care and affordable real estate.
Join Steve Douglas as he discusses the opportunities for foreign investors buying property i…
2020 has proven to be full of uncertainty due to the global pandemic, plummeting economic markets, closed boarders and increased political tensions. Many expatriates have been caught in the crosshairs and face uncertain futures.
This seminar is essential for anyone faced with the…
Join Steve Douglas as he examines the federal budget and what it means for the Australian economy moving forward.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg presented his Budget to Parliament on Tuesday the 6th October 2020. In submitting this budget, we gain a full insight into the real financ…
Your Repatriation Tax Questions Answered.
Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Global Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your Australian repatriation tax questions.
Book your 20 minute tax consult today or send us your questions via email to smats@smats…
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