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Risks for property investors as yields plummet

Risks for property investors as yields plummet

Property investors speculating on capital gains need to be careful as rental yields in Sydney and Melbourne hit record lows. Low rental yields make property investment less affordable and investors more exposed to increases in interest rates, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. CoreLogic figures show the “gross” yield – before costs – on both houses and units reached record lows […]

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Property investor surge could see regulator step in, economists say

Property investor surge could see regulator step in, economists say

A continuing surge in property investment is threatening future action from the banking regulator, economists have warned. The total value of investment housing commitments increased 3.2 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis over June, Australian Bureau of Statistics Housing Finance data shows, according to a Domain article. This followed a 5.3 per cent increase in investor housing […]

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