Major parties unveil election housing policies

Major parties unveil election housing policies

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Australia’s housing market has always been a hot topic, but during elections, it becomes even more of a focal point. With the major parties recently unveiling policies aimed at first home buyers, it’s clear that housing affordability is once again front and centre. But what do these plans actually mean for prospective property owners? Let’sRead More

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Brisbane’s red-hot real estate scene unpacked

Brisbane’s red-hot real estate scene unpacked

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The Brisbane property market has been serving up some seriously impressive stats over recent years, so, if you’re curious about what’s driving the growth or where the hottest opportunities lie, let’s take a look at the latest updates and highlights. To start with, Brisbane’s median dwelling value in March hit $899,824, just shy of aRead More

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Rental market reforms – balancing the scales in Victoria

Rental market reforms – balancing the scales in Victoria

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There are some rental changes in Victoria coming our way, thanks to the Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024. If you’ve got rental properties or simply dream of buying one, it’s important to understand what these latest reforms mean for investors. So, what’s happening? The Victorian Government has introduced a slewRead More

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Property investor numbers on the rise

Property investor numbers on the rise

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Whether you’re a seasoned property investor or someone looking to start your property investment journey, the latest official stats highlight the growing confidence of investors around the nation. Let’s start with the headlines: the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that the number of new investment loans saw a 13% rise in the December 2024Read More

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Construction costs drop to 15-year low

Construction costs drop to 15-year low

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the construction market – or simply thinking about building or renovating – there’s some news worth paying attention to. According to CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI), construction costs grew at their slowest pace in 15 years over the March quarter, which is great news after aRead More

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