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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.
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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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FOR SALE: New listings surge 50% in January nationwide, with record regional listings

Regionally, listings are up 15.8% – the largest annual increase in at least a decade.
TS Eliot's former home Crawford Mansions IMAGE York Estates

Flat in world-renowned poet TS Eliot’s former UK building for sale in Westminster London

Crawford Mansions has a green plaque to celebrate the American-born poet and playwright.
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The most affordable house and land locations for first home buyers

Low vacancy rates, falling property prices and government assistance for first home buyers means it is a good time for renters to buy.

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Rentvesting in Australia: A deep dive

Rentvesting offers an alternative path into the property market for priced-out first-time buyers.

Housing crisis survival guide: How to buy your first Australian property

Three property experts give the low down on how to nab a home in this tough housing market.