Month: January 2025
Unit Undersupply Continues
Unit Undersupply Continues A severe undersupply of apartments is expected to push up rents in 2024, particularly in inner city areas, according to a new report. The CBRE report says 570,000 apartments are needed over the next three years across...
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Victoria is Australia’s Top State Economy
Strong population growth and healthy housing construction activity has helped Victoria climb to the top of Commsec’s quarterly economic performance rankings. Victoria claims top spot for the first time since CommSec began rating the relative performance of the states a...
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Victorian Coalition Pledges $19 Billion for ‘European-Style’ Fast Rail
Another boost for regional areas! As the road to the 2018 state election heats up, Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has announced a radical $19 billion plan to introduce high-speed rail between Melbourne and Geelong. The opposition leader pledged to...
Read moreWhat is negative gearing and how does it actually work?
How negative gearing works, the risks and benefits for investors, and whether or not the strategy is right for you. Negative gearing occurs when the costs of taking out and maintaining an investment are greater than the income you receive...
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What is Positive Gearing and how does it work?
What is Positive Gearing and how does it work? As you get started with property investing, you may have heard of the term positive gearing. It is considered a more conservative approach to investing compared to negative gearing. What is...
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