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  • Auction activity low this weekend

    IT was a quiet weekend of auctions, in the wake of exTropical Cyclone Alfred plus the Labour Day long weekend in some states, which resulted in low volumes and smaller crowds, according to Ray White.

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  • Changes to rental laws

    What is changing? On 24 October 2024 the NSW Parliament passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024. The legislation is now the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (the Act). The Act delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to improve rental laws to support renters, landlords and the community. It sets up better renting … Read more

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  • Resilience in the rain

    The rain came down, day after day, week after week. It wasn’t just a summer storm or the usual wet season downpour; it was relentless.

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  • Inflation now within target but no cut

    We are getting close but unfortunately November was not the month for a rate cut. Although inflation is now within the target range, hitting 2.8 per cent last week, the RBA decided to keep rates on hold. Why the hesitation? There are a few reasons. The main one being that … Read more

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  • What drives price growth?

    With a rate cut on the horizon, we are again at a turning point for Australia’s property market, making it timely to take another look at what drives price growth. Right now, Melbourne and Sydney are slowing down rapidly, while south east Queensland and Perth continue their strong run. We … Read more

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  • CASH RATE UPDATE: No cut but pressure is building

    Australia hasn’t yet joined much of the rest of the world in cutting rates but pressure is building. Monthly inflation came in at 3.5 per cent in August, now just above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upper limit of three per cent. It is now looking increasingly likely that we will … Read more

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  • Rents keep increasing – but at a decreasing rate

    Property investors continue to enjoy increases in their rental income, but the rate of growth appears to be slowing, judging by the latest Domain data. The median house rent in the combined capital cities rose 11.1% in the year to June 2024, compared to 11.5% in the year to June … Read more

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  • Family friendly suburbs

    The notion of a family friendly suburb is inherently subjective, encompassing a wide array of factors that can vary in importance from one family to another. Traditionally, these factors have included safety, the prevalence of parks and schools, access to family-oriented amenities, community events, proximity to healthcare facilities, low crime … Read more

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  • Buying a house

    Advantages Houses have greater potential to grow in value Can accommodate any type of buyer such as families or singles. Often located in suburban areas Larger internal and external living spaces Can have lots of scope to improve the value and appeal of the property through renovations, additions and landscaping … Read more

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  • The benefits of staging

    Why staging your home could pay off. A great marketing campaign covers off on reach (how far the product is going) and frequency (how often a customer is reminded about that product). This coupled with presentation equates to a comprehensive approach to securing the most customers and creating a competitive … Read more

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  • WILL AUSTRALIA FOLLOW THE US RENTAL PROPERTY TREND?

    In the US, large companies currently own five per cent of rental properties. This asset class is referred to as “multi-family” in the US and is the largest property investment type in that country. A study released last week by MetLife Investment Management has forecast that by 2030, the proportion … Read more

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