1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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,... READ NOW
1 min read 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. READ NOW
1 min read 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. READ NOW
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1 min read 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. READ NOW
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1 min read 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. READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
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1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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. READ NOW
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