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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
Improved investor sentiment has sparked a recovery in the retail sector, leading to nearly $10 billion in investment volumes for 2024, with 2025 expected to match or exceed the momentum.
Knight Frank’s latest Australian Retail Review for April 2025 showed that retail sales grew by 3.6 per cent in the last 12 months to February, boosting investors’ confidence and engagement in the sector.
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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
With Easter approaching, Bali remains a top choice for Australians seeking affordable luxury getaways, while investors can enjoy 10–20 per cent returns on their property investment.
With over 1.3 million Australians travelling to the “Island of Gods” each year, Bali has long been a popular holiday destination. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Robert Dougherty |Emilie Lauer
Townsville, the new capital of the Australian Army, could see a ‘double-digit’ property price increase over the next 12 months due to Australian Defence Force movements and restricted supply, according to real estate experts.
The North Queensland city is already home to more than 4500 ADF personnel with crucial military installations at Lavarack Barracks and Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville.
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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
14 APR 2025 By Emilie Lauer 6 min read Tax & Legal A former Gold Coast property developer has pleaded guilty to four fraud charges for misappropriating over $1.3 million in investor funds related to a land development in Biggera Waters.
Former Gold Coast property developer, Michael David Steele, pleaded guilty to four consolidated counts of fraud for misappropriating more than $1.3 million in investor funds from companies he managed between May 2016 and February 2017.
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brokerdaily.au | Emilie Lauer |Jack Campbell
With the federal election approaching, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) reminds politicians that property investors are not raking in profits, but instead facing negative cash flow. According to the PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2024, about 65 per cent of Australian investors have been experiencing negative cash flow in their portfolio, an 8 per cent increase from the year before.
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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
The latest Property Council Survey has shown a growing optimism in the property industry over the March quarter, with the Confidence Index rising 9 points to 125.
The Property Council of Australia (PCA) surveyed 1,170 industry workers, including property managers, agents, developers and service providers, between 10 March and 25 March 2025. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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2 weeks ago | 
realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
While confidence in the property market has risen across the March quarter, extensive regulations, low supply, taxes, and affordability issues may hinder the market’s recovery.
The latest Property Council Survey has shown a growing optimism in the property industry over the March quarter, with the Confidence Index rising 9 points to 125. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer |Sebastian Holloman
According to the PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2024, about 65 per cent of Australian investors have been experiencing negative cash flow in their portfolio, an 8 per cent increase from the year before.
Overall, 67 per cent of investors with one property, 72 per cent of those with two properties, and 66 per cent of investors owning three properties reported experiencing negative cash flow.
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smartpropertyinvestment.com.au | Emilie Lauer
As the federal election nears, investors are once again facing negative commentary for “cashing in” while in reality, two-thirds of Australian landlords are experiencing negative cash flow.
With the federal election approaching, the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) reminds politicians that property investors are not raking in profits, but instead facing negative cash flow.
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realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer
From 19 May 2025, landlords can only refuse pets based on specific grounds, including the number of animals being kept on the premises, inadequate fencing, potential damage cost, and specific conditions for open space and animal care.
According to the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), the new rules are a “slap in the face” for investors.
“The reforms require landlords to provide an environment commensurate with the animal’s requirements.
