Property professionals throughout the country remain bullish on the year ahead, despite market uncertainties, states a new member survey from the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). More than half (54%) of surveyed property professionals are “very optimistic” about business conditions this year, while another 43% are “optimistic”—despite challenges such as the tightening lending of policies, taxation changes, and potential interest rate increases. PIPA’s survey gathered insights from a range of professionals who form the peak association for property investment, including Qualified Property Investment Advisers (QPIAs), buyers agents, and mortgage brokers. “It is encour
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