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Rentvesting: Sydney and Melbourne property investors looking over the border

Expensive property prices in Australia’s two major cities are creating an unexpected growing trend for two interstate regions. A growing number of Melbourne and Sydney residents have settled for paying rent and forgoing buying property in their excessively expensive cities. Instead, people are looking outside their states to snag a...
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City Deal a $58bn ‘Game Changer’ for Southeast Queensland

South-east Queensland could be green-lit for the biggest “city deal” in Australia, with a $58 billion proposal to guide its growth, and the prime minister announcing his support for the major plan. With a focus on supporting diverse sectors within the region including housing and planning, tourism, manufacturing and education,...
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Bargain buys in sought-after suburbs

For would-be buyers priced out of their dream suburbs, a housing market slowdown is a second chance to buy back in. Home values in Australia’s two major property markets have fallen since the end of 2017, with the median price of a house in Sydney down 10.9 per cent year-on-year...
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Banking Royal Commission: The Effect on the Housing Market

The royal commission final report, handed down on Monday, will not adversely affect the housing market or force an unnecessary credit squeeze. Despite some alarmist messaging about the royal commission triggering a housing bust, Kenneth Hayne’s final report into the finance sector did not recommend the banks further tighten lending...
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How property investors can succeed in buyer’s markets

As they go onto a softening phase, Sydney and Melbourne have become buyer’s markets—providing several investment options to property buyers, including the greatest deals and bargains. How can investors take advantage of these buyer's markets? Buyer’s markets essentially give the power to the buyer, allowing them to enjoy more choices and...
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Top 10 Most In Demand Suburbs in Australia

Australia’s property market is expected to fall for at least the first half of the new year but the outcome of two major events could determine the direction of the market, according to a new report. While the nation is in the midst of a downturn, realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida...
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Six property investor tips for 2019 success

It’s the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a year of property investment success, says valuation and advisory firm Herron Todd White. Check out their tips for excelling in real estate this year. It’s the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a year of property investment success. That’s...
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Eight good habits first-home buyers need to learn

The flip side of our often excessive new year’s celebrations is the making of new year’s resolutions. And for many people keen to get a foot on the property ladder, making 2019 the year to get serious about saving for a deposit on their first home is a worthy pledge....
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Property market review 2018

Despite the softening of the major property markets across Australia, smart investors continued on their wealth-creation journey, keeping in mind that property investment is a long-term commitment. How did these investors find opportunities in today’s changing market? ...CONTINUE READING Source: smartpropertyinvestment.com.au
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Property experts reveal the Australian suburbs set to soar in 2019

As property prices plummet across the country, some areas are actually going gangbusters when it comes to value. Is yours on the list? While homes across the country have had tens of thousands of dollars wiped off their values in recent months, some suburbs are absolutely skyrocketing. But what are...
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