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Tax & Legal 13 FEB 2024

Queenslanders warned against ‘shady tradies’ advertising online

Social media marketplaces have proven to be a place for dodgy contractors to proliferate, according to Queensland’s...
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Tax & Legal 13 FEB 2024

Is the federal government reconsidering its negative gearing stance?

Questions about whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will reopen the debate on negative gearing have emerged since...
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Investor Strategy 13 FEB 2024

Flood watch on favourite hotspots across NSW

A number of tourist hotspots have been listed as suburbs that will be affected by flooding now and in the future,...
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Investor Strategy 13 FEB 2024

Chinese buyers retain lead for foreign residential purchases

Almost half of the $1.5 billion approved residential real estate investment proposals come from the buyer cohort.
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Tax & Legal 12 FEB 2024

Stamp duty slogs buyers up to 6x what it did in the ’80s

New data has shown some home buyers are spending six months of the average worker’s full-time income on tax.
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Investor Strategy 12 FEB 2024

Brisbane property market update January 2024

Brisbane home prices have hit another new record high during the first month of 2024, with both unit values and house...
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Tax & Legal 12 FEB 2024

Investing in property for your SMSF

Investing in property though a self-managed super fund has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly since it...
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Investor Strategy 12 FEB 2024

The Western Sydney Aerotropolis master plan is now here

The new Bradfield City Centre master plan has been revealed by the NSW government.
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Investor Strategy 09 FEB 2024

Housing crisis hits new arrivals hard

New immigrants are struggling with skyrocketing rental and housing costs, with four in five Australians naming this the...
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Investor Strategy 09 FEB 2024

What the RBA’s new meeting schedule could mean for borrowers

Could less frequent meetings cause the board to err on the side of making a move instead of holding steady?
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Investor Strategy 08 FEB 2024

3 tips for first home buyers

With more first home buyers (FHBs) entering the property market, an expert buyer’s agent hands down her top tips for...
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Tax & Legal 08 FEB 2024

Foreign investment fee hike hits Parliament

The federal government has officially introduced legislation to increase foreign investor fees in an effort to stop...
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Investor Strategy 08 FEB 2024

2023 lays the foundation for success in 2024

Australia’s total property sale settlements in the December quarter ended the year on a high, according to the latest...
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Tax & Legal 08 FEB 2024

Landscaper fined for payment failures

A landscaper’s tangle with the Fair Work Ombudsman is serving as a warning to contractors that even as they’re...
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Investor Strategy 08 FEB 2024

WA to offer loans for off-the-plan deposits

Home hunters looking to buy off-the-plan could see their upfront costs significantly reduced under the new program.
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Finance 06 FEB 2024

RBA delivers first rate call of 2024

After two months of anticipation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revealed whether February will see a cash...
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Tax & Legal 06 FEB 2024

Reminder on rent bidding issued in Victoria

Real estate agencies that represent landlords are being urged to review their rental processes and practices in...
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Investor Strategy 06 FEB 2024

10 Australian suburbs where rental listings are increasing

PropTrack has recently scrutinised rental figures available through realestate.com.au to pinpoint where in the nation...
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Investor Strategy 06 FEB 2024

Rental bidding out in Qld housing shake-up

Queensland’s housing plan is here, with the government unveiling new laws to govern renting across the state and...
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Investor Strategy 06 FEB 2024

Dwindling building approvals ‘threaten to worsen Australia’s housing crisis’

Commentators are now worried that the federal government’s ambitious housing target is in trouble.
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Investor Strategy 05 FEB 2024

Is there a solution to Australia’s ‘severe lack of tradespeople’?

Ongoing skills shortages are impeding the federal government’s bold housing vision, but a few key changes could open...
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Tax & Legal 05 FEB 2024

Tradie under fire for accepting deposit for work never done

Home owners have been warned about the risks of paying large deposits upfront for work to be undertaken, after a...
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Tax & Legal 05 FEB 2024

NSW ushers in ‘turbocharged’ housing system

Australia’s largest public housing provider will undergo a major transformation with the launch of Homes NSW.
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Investor Strategy 02 FEB 2024

What’s tipping first-time buyers to buyer’s agents?

Acknowledging the complexity of property investment, InvestorKit, in partnership with Smart Property Investment and...
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Investor Strategy 02 FEB 2024

What are commercial investors waiting for?

Commercial investors are reportedly ready to spend as soon as certain factors fall into place.
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