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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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Managing risk is an essential part of investment strategy to reduce the potential for losses. Risk is not just associated with investing though - life can thro…
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The rising cost of living is grabbing all the attention right now as people struggle to pay the increasing prices. But in the meantime, our collective wealth ha…
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New year, new rules: ATO’s 2025 focus areas for small businesses. The Australian Taxation Office has kicked off 2025 by announcing its major areas of interes…
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More than half of us set a new financial goal at the beginning of 2025, according to ASIC’s Moneysmart website. While most financial goals include saving money …
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Adelaide, nation's strongest property market, to kick more goals in 2025 (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
Adelaide's property market has overtaken Perth and Brisbane and if you think the capital growth might be over, it could be worth a rethink.
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Sydney house values fell in a string of mid-priced suburbs last month, bucking the trend of more expensive neighbourhoods that rebounded after the interest rate…
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Intense competition for rental properties eased in February, new data shows, but experts view this as temporary, tipping tougher conditions for tenants ahead.
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US President Donald Trump and his ambition to cut red tape and government spending could be a boost for the commercial real estate sector, including Australia’s…
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A high school dropout turned property adviser says reports of a housing crisis are 'over the top' and insists it's never been easier to buy a home.
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