Passage of comprehensive renter rights legislation has significantly altered the landscape of the rental housing market. This new law, aimed at promoting “safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing,” has introduced a range of protections for tenants while placing new responsibilities on landlords and property managers. The legislation, which has been the subject of intense debate,…
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Real estate investment often offers diverse opportunities across different market conditions. Property values can demonstrate resilience during various economic scenarios, while rental markets may show strength throughout different phases of economic cycles. Industry analysts often provide forecasts for property value trends. These predictions can vary widely across different regions, highlighting the importance of considering location-specific…
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With real estate values recalibrating after two years of double-digit growth, now may offer an opportunity to purchase property using your superannuation fund. You’ll need to have a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), which allows you to make your own investment choices. If you’re in an industry-based super fund or similar, this is not viable. If…
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Rental property investment can be a lucrative venture when market conditions are favorable. As vacancy rates fluctuate and rental demand shifts, investors and landlords have opportunities to maximize the value of their investments. Rental markets across different regions can vary significantly, with some areas experiencing low vacancy rates and others facing higher competition. These market…
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The planets have aligned if you’re an ambitious property investor ready to begin your portfolio. Record-high rents in many areas of Australia have coincided with a fall in property prices, giving you a rare opportunity. Interest rates may remain challenging, but the upswing is the decline in values which makes property investment an increasingly attractive…
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Rental property investment can be a lucrative venture when market conditions are favorable. As vacancy rates fluctuate and rental demand shifts, investors and landlords have opportunities to maximize the value of their investments. Rental markets across different regions can vary significantly, with some areas experiencing low vacancy rates and others facing higher competition. These market…
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If you hold a long-term dream of living in the country or owning a holiday home, the latest price trends in regional Australia are working in your favour. Whether you’re looking for a long-term investment or a place to relax, the red-hot prices commanded by regional centres and towns across Australia are coming off the…
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A new housing report has found that rental accommodation is increasingly unaffordable because a dramatic supply shortage continues to push rents higher. While most Australians are aware of the current rental crisis, the annual Rental Affordability Index (released by SGS Economics, National Shelter, Brotherhood of St Laurence and Beyond Bank) clearly spells it out. Every…
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Latest mortgage data from industry researcher PropTrack has revealed investors are returning to the real estate market. After having dropped to just a quarter of all mortgage applications, investors once again account for a third of all loans, PropTrack reported. The prospect of achieving record-high rents in cities and regional centres, coupled with lower property…
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Rent rises may be about to max out, but more investors may enter the market once interest rates have stabilised, says industry researcher Core Logic. That’s because the latest figures for August and September show rents continue to increase annually by 10%. CoreLogic’s latest quarterly review has found that rents rose 0.6% in September –…
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