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Clearance rates high but sellers still playing the waiting game: Domain

The expected monthly lift in auction volumes and clearance rates, after a lull in January, occurred in all capitals.

Investors migrate to breathtaking Busselton Margaret River region WA

The new Margaret River-Busselton Airport linking the Southwest to the East Coast of Australia has cemented the region’s global tourism status.

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.
Oxford Street Paddington IMAGE Sydney.com

$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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Sydney still offers strong investment opportunities for property investors

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