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Prediction: more ‘downsizers’ across more age groups will emerge in 2023

Finance expert predicts older Australians will downsize sooner and a younger demographic of ‘downsizers’ will emerge in 2023.
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How Much Does A Conveyancer Cost in Australia?

Engaging a conveyancer is one of the most important aspects of buying or selling, and can range in cost between $500 and $1500.
Auction clearance rates indicate the market is in a purple patch. IMAGE Belle Property

False dawn: auction clearance rates rebound, buyers urged to remain cautious

This weekend’s clearance rate was based on 2,393 capital city auctions, a 27% decrease from the 3,386 auctions in the same week last year.

Australia’s top affordable lifestyle locations

Queensland’s Toowoomba, Yeppoon, Townsville, and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands took out four of the top 10 lifestyle locations.
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$25,755 per sqm: Paddington has Australia’s most expensive land

Dr Nicola Powell recommends neighbouring suburbs: “As reputations change, areas gentrify and as cities grow, location becomes king.”
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Rising rates mean borrowers could turn back to fixed rate loans for peace of mind

Canstar showed a $500,000 loan over 30yrs on an av. variable rate of 5.83% could include $60,343 in interest.
Low income families are facing housing stress and homelessness IMAGE Freepik

More than 42% of low-income earners are in rental stress, Savvy report shows

The issue is particularly acute for single-parent families, low-wage workers, and older Australians on fixed incomes.
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Current rental crisis solutions “disconnected from reality” expert says

Mike Mortlock said the crisis is a result of landlords exiting the market. ABS data shows investor housing loans have fallen 23.2% in a year.
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How to read Australian property cycles like a pro

Being able to assess where a location or property is in the cycle lets you know what’s likely to happen next.
Albury Wodonga is Victoria’s fastest growing regional city IMAGE Albury Visitor Information Centre

The suburbs that are still growing despite interest rate rises

Wodonga continued to enjoy growth in 2022. 18.2% reported on the median house price, following 26.3% in 2021. Add it to your list!

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