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Investor Strategy 26 FEB 2024

Will Australia’s supply target survive the election cycle?

To break the cycle of housing plans ending with a new election, the federal government must “offer the states a...
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Tax & Legal 23 FEB 2024

Prime Minister addresses Greens’ pressure on negative gearing

The future of Labor’s shared equity home buying scheme is in doubt as the legislation could be held up by the...
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Investor Strategy 23 FEB 2024

Unpacking 25 years of tenancy data: ‘More rich are renting’

Even before the most recent price increases, Australian rentals were already squeezing out certain parts of the...
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Tax & Legal 23 FEB 2024

WA government tightens grip on short-term rentals

The Western Australian government has introduced a bill to amp up regulation of short-term rental accommodation...
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Investor Strategy 23 FEB 2024

Where the ACT is planning to build 1.5k new homes

The inner city development would provide some much-needed stock to Australia’s capital, which is also one of the...
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Investor Strategy 23 FEB 2024

Inside the deal that puts the Mascot Towers saga to rest

A payout offered by the state government has reportedly been approved by the majority share of owners.
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Investor Strategy 21 FEB 2024

New build-to-rent project gets green light in WA

A new 29-storey build-to-rent project will deliver social and affordable housing on the fringe of Perth’s central...
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Tax & Legal 21 FEB 2024

SA to restrict rental increases from 1 March

The latest raft of South Australian tenancy reforms kicks in next month.
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Investor Strategy 21 FEB 2024

Why it’s time to throw away the crystal ball

Sydneysiders are split on whether the city will see price growth this year, but are short-term predictions distracting...
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Investor Strategy 21 FEB 2024

How the pandemic created a chasm between house and unit values

The roller-coaster of the past four years has impacted house and unit values in very different ways, according to new...
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Investor Strategy 20 FEB 2024

Victoria’s solar-powered apartment plan is now taking applications

More Victorian apartment dwellers could soon be going solar as Victoria kicks off its Solar for Apartments program.
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Investor Strategy 20 FEB 2024

Who is most interested in WA property?

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has revealed where the state’s biggest property hunters are...
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Investor Strategy 19 FEB 2024

First-time buyers susceptible to defective properties, expert warns

A buyer’s agent has pointed out that the current property climate makes first home buyers more vulnerable to...
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Investor Strategy 19 FEB 2024

Property is not like shares: A CEO’s insider advice for buyers

Chief executive officer John McGrath reveals the dos and don’ts that will see property investors thrive in decades to...
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Investor Strategy 19 FEB 2024

Is Qld’s new housing plan fit for purpose?

The state government has been urged to reveal the “missing details” to the Homes for Queenslanders plan.
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Tax & Legal 19 FEB 2024

Conveyancer caught up in $4.6m client fund misuse saga

Victoria’s consumer affairs watchdog has revealed it is taking disciplinary action against an Avondale Heights...
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Investor Strategy 19 FEB 2024

Spotlight on short-term rentals could shake up NSW housing

A state review could result in a change to NSW’s policies for operating AirBnBs.
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Investor Strategy 19 FEB 2024

Victoria sees growing demand for units

Towards the back end of 2023, there’s been a growing demand in Victoria’s property market for units instead of...
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Finance 15 FEB 2024

Spate of insolvencies spur SA to rethink building insurance scheme

With three major South Australian construction companies going bust in 2023, the state is looking to make sure its...
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Investor Strategy 15 FEB 2024

Are Sydney’s sky-high housing costs making it too hard to have a family?

Residents in their child-raising years are leaving the capital in droves, according to a new report from NSW’s...
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Investor Strategy 15 FEB 2024

AI tools to help NSW homes get off the ground

The NSW government is looking to spend the $5.6 million it has apportioned to developing artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Investor Strategy 15 FEB 2024

How digital ID could raise tenant trust

Pressure to collect ever-growing amounts of sensitive data is putting a strain on tenants and property managers alike,...
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Investor Strategy 15 FEB 2024

How digital ID could raise tenant trust

Pressure to collect ever-growing amounts of sensitive data is putting a strain on tenants and property managers alike,...
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Investor Strategy 15 FEB 2024

What does Australia need to green our cities by 2030?

The Paris Agreement deadline is fast approaching and Australia is still overshooting our national carbon emission...
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Hotspots 14 FEB 2024

The underdog markets worth watching

For those seeking sanctuary from city rents, regional Australia is a goldmine of hidden gems.
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