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Home truths: Housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem

The major parties can’t hope to win the election without having promises that seem to help would-be home owners. Pity they aren’t more sincere about it.

  • Ross Gittins

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Some property investors own for only a short time.

Why so many landlords are forced to sell their properties

Experts are calling for more education and even a UK-style business registration scheme for property investors renting homes out.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
If you’re looking to put the proceeds of an investment property into super, you can, but you’ll need to act fast.

Spending super on housing could ruin your retirement. Here’s a better idea

While the positives of dipping into super to own a home include shielding people from rent volatility and building equity, the risks are significant.

  • Grace Bacon
The Simandou mountains in Guinea will bring a fresh wave of supply to the market this year.

‘Pilbara killer’: Will this mega African iron ore mine sink Perth house prices?

If our iron ore gravy train becomes a ghost train, what does that mean for Perth’s surging home values? We ask the experts.

  • Sarah Brookes
Unlike banks and casinos, real estate agents don’t have to do due diligence checks on customers or report suspicious transactions.

Organised crime and armoured cars of cash: The dirty money pushing up Australian house prices

They looked like any other couple at the auction. But the Russians had a secret.

  • Sherryn Groch
Property investors buying now would be out of pocket.

Where property investors are losing thousands every month

Despite the prospect of cash-flow losses, investors have been rushing to borrow more money and buy property in the hope of future gains.

  • Elizabeth Redman
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Prices in blue-ribbon suburbs like Bellevue Hill have surged over the past decade.

Where you should have bought a house in Sydney 10 years ago

Sydney property owners have gotten a windfall over the last 10 years, with rises split between elite areas and the booming outer suburbs.

  • Carmen Forward
NAB has upgraded its house price forecast for Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide amid ongoing strong growth.

Perth property frenzy eases as house prices dip below peak

Changing conditions in Perth’s turbulent property market has seen the pace of gains slow, but some suburbs are still recording impressive monthly gains.

  • Sarah Brookes
Guest accommodation offers an income to the owners of this Nimbin property.

Does this house near Byron Bay make more money than you?

A glass studio overlooking a dam plus cabin and homestead make the owner of the hinterland estate some serious money.

  • Emily Power
Photo of (L-R) Adrian Cropley, Jenny Holmes and Ian Henson in front of their apartment at AC Marriott, Normanby Building in Southbank

Adrian bought a glamorous new home. Then there was a $3000-a-year catch

It looked a fabulous prospect: living above a five-star hotel with a rooftop pool and gym. Then things went downhill.

  • Sue Williams

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