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Victoria's Stamp Duty Slashed!
A Limited-Time Opportunity for Unit & Apartment Investors
Victoria is undergoing a significant shift in its stamp duty policies, offering valuable opportunities for property investors. The Victorian Government has recently announced a reduction in stamp duty on units and apartments, providing potential savings of up to
$28,000 for homebuyers. This initiative aims to stimulate the real estate market, particularly in Melbourne, and encourage investment in apartments and units. However, the offer is limited, creating a window of opportunity for savvy investors who act quickly.
In the long term, this is part of a broader reform that will see stamp duty replaced by an annual property tax for commercial and industrial properties, which begins in 2024. For residential buyers, this temporary reduction in stamp duty can make apartments
more attractive, especially in high-demand areas where affordability is an issue.
For investors, this reform could reduce upfront costs and make properties more accessible, especially for those looking to purchase in Melbourne's urban centres. With the potential for increased rental yields, this is an excellent time for
investors to explore opportunities in the apartment sector.
This change represents a substantial opportunity for those looking to enter the property market or expand their portfolio. At Aus Investment Properties, we can help you navigate
these reforms and find high-yield investment opportunities.
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National Vacancy Rates - September 2024
Welcome to the March 2025 edition of the Aus Investment Properties Quarterly Report. This quarterly analysis continues our mission of delivering valuable insights into the costs associated with turn-key investment properties across Australia. In this edition, we focus on construction costs per square metre for various property types, and how they have evolved in the past 12 months.
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Understanding the Shift in Australia’s Rental Market The Australian property market has witnessed a slight shift in 2025, with national vacancy rates increasing to 1.3% in February, up from 1.0% in January. According to SQM Research, this means 38,427 rental properties are currently vacant—an indication of easing rental market pressures. While this may seem like a cause for concern, savvy investors can leverage these trends to secure high-yield investment properties and cash-positive investment properties.
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Australia’s property market is evolving, and shared living is emerging as a game-changing investment opportunity. This innovative housing model provides a solution to the nation’s housing affordability crisis while offering investors a lucrative avenue for high rental yields and low vacancy rates.
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The Australian mortgage market has long been dominated by the big banks, but non-bank lenders are making a strong case for investors looking for more flexibility, better rates, and faster loan approvals. In recent years, non-bank lenders have gained significant market share, creating a more competitive lending environment that benefits borrowers.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a 25-basis point interest rate cut in February, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. For property investors, this reduction could be a catalyst for housing market growth, impacting affordability, demand, and investment potential.
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A Major Shift in Australian Property Investment Landscape The Australian Government has announced tougher restrictions on foreign property buyers, banning them from purchasing existing homes as part of a broader housing affordability strategy. This move aligns Labor with the Coalition’s stance on foreign property ownership and aims to ease housing pressure on Australians struggling to enter the market.
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Aus investment Properties has partnered with SQM Research to provide data across our site to assist investors in making an informed decision.
Capital Growth 12 months, measures the increase in a property’s value over the previous 12 months, indicating how much the investment has appreciated in that timeframe.
Capital Growth 10-year annualised, reflects the average annual increase in a property’s value over the last decade, smoothing out short-term fluctuations to show long-term appreciation trends.
Vacancy Rate, indicates the percentage of properties that are currently unoccupied in that postcode, It’s a key indicator for investors to assess the rental demand.
SMSF Property Investing, when investing inside your SMSF there are some restrictions on how you can purchase investment properties. We use the following information to help navigate the SMSF investment property options.
This property is a single-contract property suitable for an SMSF.
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