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Tax & Legal 04 APR 2024

The incentives needed to boost investor activity in Australia

With Australia’s annual rent bill blowing out by $44 billion per annum over the last decade, there is a need for the...

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Tax & Legal 03 APR 2024

Victoria to strengthen residential building regulations 

The state government is delivering a wide suite of changes to the governance of the Victorian Building Authority...

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Investor Strategy 03 APR 2024

Victorian builder allegedly pocketed $100k before skipping out on jobs

Victoria’s Department of Consumer Affairs is taking action against an unregistered builder that it says failed to...

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Investor Strategy 03 APR 2024

Home values rise 1.6% in March quarter

CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6 per cent over the month, on par with February’s increase and marking...

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Investor Strategy 02 APR 2024

How sellers can take advantage of 2024’s best-selling season

As summer gives way to the chilly autumn breeze, the property market heats up. For those looking to sell a property, we...

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Hotspots 30 MAR 2024

Erskineville’s storied past yields future investment potential

In Sydney’s inner west, the Victorian terrace-lined streets of Erskineville are proving a growing draw with their...

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Investor Strategy 28 MAR 2024

Should government crack down on STRA if the impact is unclear?

In the absence of clear data showing that fewer short-term rentals will help lift vacancy rates, the industry is urging...

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Finance 27 MAR 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 consumers expect house prices to keep rising

New consumer sentiment data has shown a slight improvement in housing-related sentiment over the past month.

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Finance 27 MAR 2024

‘Shrinkflation’ hits kitchen and bathrooms renovation market

The cost-of-living crisis and higher construction costs are leading to smaller kitchens and less bathrooms in new...

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Tax & Legal 27 MAR 2024

ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as they allegedly reported certain...

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Investor Strategy 27 MAR 2024

It’s time to rethink the Australian Dream

Is Australia’s obsession with home ownership stuck in the past?

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Investor Strategy 26 MAR 2024

4-year forecast projects 28% rise in apartment rents

Australia’s major cities are tipped to see huge rental growth in high-density dwellings.

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Finance 26 MAR 2024

FHB grants obsolete amid construction crunch

Western Australia’s First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is irrelevant when there are no homes to be had, a buyer’s agent...

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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Nearly 90% of Aussie markets have seen prices leap

The national median home price has jumped a whopping 8.9 per cent since last February to hit an all-time high.

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Tax & Legal 25 MAR 2024

NSW review into land acquisition is underway

The state government has begun public consultations into the compulsory acquisition of private land.

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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Will ‘build-to-rent’ schemes fix Australia’s housing crisis? 

As build-to-rent schemes become further established in Australia, it’s necessary to question who ultimately benefits...

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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Strategies to maximise your commercial property value

As the national economic outlook continues to ebb and flow, it’s important to know the ways you can get the most out...

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Investor Strategy 22 MAR 2024

Rule-breaking rental providers the target of Victoria’s new taskforce

Landlords who break the law will have to answer to the state’s new team dedicated to eliminating “dodgy”...

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Tax & Legal 22 MAR 2024

Qld moves forward on rental bidding ban

The Miles government has introduced a bill to ban rental bidding, establish a portable bond scheme, and protect tenant...

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Hotspots 22 MAR 2024

Vines and valleys: The perks of Caversham, WA

This picturesque Swan Valley suburb is a hotspot for families after a slice of the good life.

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Investor Strategy 22 MAR 2024

Sydney ranks 4th for global sales above $15m

The NSW capital is among the top cities worldwide for residential sales described as “super prime”.

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Finance 21 MAR 2024

WA continues reign as cheapest state 

The state has remained Australia’s most affordable state despite a measurable increase in the portion of income...

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Investor Strategy 21 MAR 2024

Beware ‘unethical’ buyers’ agents

Australia’s leading industry body for buyer’s agents has revealed the red flags to watch out for when separating...

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Tax & Legal 21 MAR 2024

Victoria takes next step in abolishing stamp duty for businesses

From 1 July 2024, commercial and industrial properties in Victoria will no longer pay stamp duty.

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Investor Strategy 20 MAR 2024

Are Darwin’s strong yields set to grow stronger?

Long known as a honeypot for investors after high rental returns, Darwin is set to benefit from a $16 billion...

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