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Apr 24, 2017

Melbourne – a city of variable markets

"My investment picks for this year in Melbourne would include older dwellings within one hour of the CBD that give good cash flow. If you're seeking capital growth over yields, then detached dwellings could also be a wise investment selection," says Steve Waters of Property Investment...

Apr 19, 2017

BLOG

It's getting harder to find a rental property in Sydney

The Sydney rental market continues to tighten.

Apr 12, 2017

People

Agents

Buyers' agent Cohen Handler opens LA office

Rowan Isaacs will head up buyers’ agency Cohen Handler's first US office.

Mar 29, 2017

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Why investors need to understand the current lending landscape

How to prepare for higher interest rates.

Mar 27, 2017

Survey shows investors still bullish despite bubble concern

A new survey shows that half of Australia's property investors aim to grow their portfolio this year, although some markets are more in favour than others.

Mar 23, 2017

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How to be a good landlord

Many investors forget that you can't have a successful property portfolio without good tenants.

Mar 17, 2017

The Economy

Mortgages

Owner-occupier rates on the rise

National Australia Bank is the first of the big four banks to raise owner-occupier home-loan rates, lifting the rate by 7 basis points to 5.32 per cent.

Mar 17, 2017

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Spread between investors and first-home buyers at historic high

Investors have historically outweighed first-home buyers, but the spread in market participation has never been this wide.

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Mar 8, 2017

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Australia set for another year of low rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia left the official cash rate at 1.50 per cent but credit conditions have tightened for investors over recent months, and owner occupiers are wary about rates as the banks move unilaterally, says Shane Garrett of the HIA.