Kaleen surges: Canberra's affordable inner-north outperformer
Growth rivals suburbs $100k pricier as Gungahlin dominates. Kaleen delivers value, amenity and returns in tighter market.
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Shared Equity Scheme Canberra: First Home Buyer Guide
Canberra first home buyers can now access the ACT Government's shared equity scheme. Learn how to buy with just 5% deposit in suburbs like Gungahlin and Belconnen.
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Canberra approves 18-storey mixed-use tower to revitalize CBD
A major 18-storey development approval for the corner of Northbourne Avenue and Alinga Street signals renewed momentum in Canberra's inner-city renewal push.
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Canberra renters flee to regions as city rents outpace wage growth
As vacancy rates tighten across Gungahlin and Belconnen, increasingly trapped tenants are discovering cheaper living an hour's drive away—and fewer reasons to return.
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Dunlop Delivers Canberra's Highest Rental Returns, Beating Broader Market
While established suburbs command premium prices, this inner-north pocket is delivering returns that outpace the broader market—and attracting serious portfolio builders.
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Canberra Buyers Win With Strategic Bidding in 65% Clearance Market
With auction clearance rates holding steady and median prices hovering near $835k, savvy buyers need a tactical approach to stand out in a competitive field.
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Canberra Inner North Property Market: Resilient Suburbs
Discover why Canberra's best suburbs to buy—Dickson, Lyneham, O'Connor—are outperforming the market as interest rates reshape buyer strategy in established neighbourhoods.
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Canberra Suburbs Where Mortgages Now Cost Less Than Rent
As interest rates stabilise and landlords raise rents, Canberra's outer growth corridors reveal an unexpected truth—mortgage payments are beating rental bills.
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Canberra Auction Clearance Rates Drop: What It Means
Canberra's auction clearance rates have fallen below 65% in 2026. Learn what declining clearance rates mean for Gungahlin, Belconnen, and first-home buyers.
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New Apartments Braddon: 12-Storey Tower Approved
A 187-apartment mixed-use tower has won planning approval in Braddon. Find out how this new development is reshaping Canberra's inner north and what it means for housing.
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Canberra First-Home Buyers Navigate $835,000 Median With Mortgage Insurance Strategy
With the median house price hovering near $835,000, paying LMI might be the smartest move to get into the market faster—if you know the maths.
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New Apartments Canberra Civic: 340-Unit Tower Approved
340 new apartments approved for Canberra's Civic CBD on Mort Street. Mixed-use tower development includes 15% affordable housing allocation.
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Canberra Auctions Hit 65% Clearance: Master Your Bidding Strategy Now
With clearance rates hovering near 65 per cent across the territory, buyers need to do their homework before stepping into the saleyard.
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First Home Buyers Master $835K Canberra Market With Strategic ACT Grants
With the median house price hovering near $835,000 and competition fierce, strategic saving and smart use of ACT grants can shave years off your path to ownership.
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Canberra Renters Beat Home Buyers on Weekly Cashflow at $835k Median
With median house prices hovering near $835k and interest rates biting hard, some renters are coming out ahead—at least on weekly cashflow.
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Forrest Canberra Property Prices: Value in a $835k Market
Forrest offers affordable Canberra homes below median. Explore why this heritage suburb near Black Mountain attracts buyers seeking value without compromise.
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First Home Buyer Canberra: Entry Prices Hit $720k
First home buyer activity plummets as Canberra entry prices surge beyond $720,000. What suburbs remain affordable for first-timers in 2024?
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Canberra property investment yields under pressure
Rental demand remains strong in Canberra, but rising interest rates are squeezing property investment returns. Investors reassess yields in Braddon, Kingston and growth suburbs.
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