Property price boom masks risks for investors as yields plummet
Property investors speculating on capital gains need to be careful as rental yields in Sydney and Melbourne hit record lows.
Writes about personal finance for Fairfax Media, Sydney, Australia.
Property investors speculating on capital gains need to be careful as rental yields in Sydney and Melbourne hit record lows.
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