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Market insights & general interest Property investor

April 29, 2022

Property market research: knowing what is important

Australian’s have a fascination and even love affair with tracking house prices. The media understands this love affair and consistently bombards us with information and…

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April 8, 2022

Where is the housing market going in 2022?

The values of homes and the state of the housing market are (along with the footy) one of the most common topics of discussion around…

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Market insights & general interest Property investor

February 11, 2022

Should I sell my house now?

Even a global pandemic-induced recession won't stop Australia's property market from flourishing, with house values rising at their quickest rate in 17 years. In this…

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Market insights & general interest

February 8, 2021

Fixed interest rates at their cheapest ever

There has never been a better time to lock in your home loan with fixed interest rates now the cheapest ever. The Reserve Bank says…

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Market insights & general interest

February 4, 2021

Record-breaking: 5 big property trends in 2021

After a bumpy 2020, 2021 is already rewriting the record books. From property prices, to interest rates, to refinancing – no matter which way you…

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November 30, 2020

Freedom to move: stamp duty reforms gain momentum

Stamp duty: two of the most dreaded words in the world of property and finance. Fortunately, NSW and Victoria have unveiled some big changes to…

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