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Housing takes back seat as Federal Budget targets cost of living (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
There were only modest housing policy adjustments in the 2025-26 Federal Budget.
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New figures show an increasing number of west coast property owners are selling their homes for a profit.
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A major Australian bank has slashed fixed mortgage rates for the second time this year in a sign lenders can expect some much-needed relief.
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One of Donald Trump’s most shocking policies is about to hit Australia in a big way – and none of us will be immune from the aftermath.
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Regional population growth points to increased house price pressure (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
The move to the regions is still unfolding but that exodus from the cities is slowing, with major implications for property prices in regional Australia.
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A young Aussie couple have been living in what is supposed to be a luxury apartment, but they claim all is not what it seems.
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Australian renters now need an annual income of $130,000 to comfortably rent an average unit.
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Homeowners are making a record average profit of $306,000 when selling their properties, although there are some locations where it's a trickier task than other…
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A decent portion of young people are turning their attention to travel instead or property.
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The Illawarra housing market underperformed in February relative to the nation.
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Victoria Police has expanded an operation investigating allegations of continuing bikie and underworld infiltration of the CFMEU.
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