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