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Tax & Legal 30 APR 2024

NSW rezoning rules for transit hub suburbs revealed

The first stage of the state’s plan to update the planning rules around key transport hubs has been implemented.

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Investor Strategy 30 APR 2024

Skilled labour a significant barrier to 1.2m new homes

A new report has detailed the adverse effects brought on by a lack of skilled trade workers and the reform necessary...

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Finance 30 APR 2024

Want a home loan? Avoid these 5 red flags

When it comes to getting your first home loan, here are the warning signs that lenders and mortgage brokers are looking...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

Beware of dodgy tradies going ‘door to door’: SA consumer watchdog

The state government is warning South Australians that there’s been an influx of “dodgy” unlicensed tradies who...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

The problem with intergenerational wealth

Many property investors dream of building a better future for their kids – but is inherited wealth the gift they...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

Is interstate investing always a smart move?

For those in expensive east coast cities, looking further afield might be appealing – but investing outside your home...

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Investor Strategy 29 APR 2024

The best state for home builders right now

For buyers looking for a house and land package, one state presents a better opportunity than the rest.

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Investor Strategy 26 APR 2024

Rental growth drops below 10% for the first time in 2 years

Even with demand for properties high, it appears that forecasts of slowing rental growth are proving true.

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Hotspots 26 APR 2024

Kotara couples lushness with convenience

With all the amenities one could wish for, this Newcastle hotspot particularly appeals to families looking to lead...

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Investor Strategy 26 APR 2024

Why Millennials are bidding a mortgage goodbye

Australians in their 30s are choosing travel over housing, as home ownership grows increasingly out of reach.

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Tax & Legal 25 APR 2024

Should the Housing Australia Future Fund be doubled to $20b?

The $10 billion fund should be upped to $20 billion to deliver the new homes Australia needs, according to a coalition...

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Finance 25 APR 2024

Property investing with as little as $5k: New pooled mortgages fund launches

A Queensland-based unlisted managed investment firm is launching a new pooled mortgages fund, offering the chance to...

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Investor Strategy 24 APR 2024

Aspiring NSW planners to get new diploma pathway

Prospective TAFE students in NSW will soon have access to a new diploma in planning.

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Tax & Legal 24 APR 2024

Brisbane-based construction director cops 5-year corporation ban

The failure of three construction companies over a three-year period has seen a Queensland company director...

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Investor Strategy 24 APR 2024

When is it OK to make ‘bad’ investment decisions?

Property investors are used to thinking with their wallet, but sometimes a bad financial decision is the right one to...

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Hotspots 23 APR 2024

When it comes to affordability, 2 states stand out from the rest

Even with affordability dwindling, these states are home to a collection of regions that offer an entry point onto the...

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Tax & Legal 23 APR 2024

WA revs up for STRA reforms

The State Parliament has given the go-ahead to new legislation to tighten regulation of short-term rental accommodation...

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Tax & Legal 22 APR 2024

Perth ‘builder’ slapped with $5k fine for falsifying work history

A Kwinana man claimed eight years of building experience, despite working as a courier during the specified period.

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Investor Strategy 22 APR 2024

‘Property pals’ are proving popular – and the trend is set to get even bigger

A new survey has found that 3.5 million Australians would consider purchasing a home with a friend.

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Tax & Legal 22 APR 2024

Tax reforms key to boosting Victoria’s rental woes

Amid all-time high rental costs and all-time low rental vacancies, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has...

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Finance 18 APR 2024

New report shows financial woes among younger prospective buyers

Younger Gen Zs and Millennials lack confidence in their financial knowledge and are largely relying on family for...

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Tax & Legal 18 APR 2024

SA reviews building laws to tackle rogue traders and dodgy builders 

The state has commenced a sweeping review of its building regulations to protect consumers from shady operators.

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Hotspots 18 APR 2024

Top 10 NSW suburbs near the beach to downsize for under $1m

A new report has revealed it is possible to fuse affordability with a seaside lifestyle.

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Investor Strategy 17 APR 2024

New home sales sluggish at the start of 2024

Australia is set to make a slow start on its housing accord target, according to the latest figures from the Housing...

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Tax & Legal 17 APR 2024

Landlords could cop up to $57k in fines for unsafe properties in Victoria

The Victorian government is cracking down on minimum rental standards in the wake of a concerning rise in tenant...

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