Cameron Micallef                
                
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                    Cameron is a journalist for Momentum Media's nestegg and Smart Property Investment. He enjoys giving Aussies practical financial tips and tricks to help grow their wealth and achieve financial independence. As a self-confessed finance nerd, Cameron enjoys chatting with industry experts and commentators to leverage their insights to grow your portfolio.
                 
                                    
                             
             
            
    
    
    
    
            
                                            
                    
                    
                        Surging property listings fail to house low-income earners
                        Despite a surge in listings, low-income earners are continuing to be left behind, as governments begin to unwind their protections on evictions.
                        
                            
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                                Fri, 26 Mar 2021                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        House prices tipped to surge 17 per cent in 2021: ANZ
                        A combination of strong demand and cheap credit will continue to drive the housing market in 2021, with economists now predicting the major cities will grow by as much as ...
                        
                            
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                        How inconsistent tenancy laws make life difficult for domestic violence victims
                        Inconsistent tenancy laws across Australia are making it difficult for women and children to leave an abusive partner, a new study has revealed.
                        
                            
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                        Property group slapped with $700k fine for taking advantage of investors
                        The Full Federal Court has fined a property investment group for making false or misleading representations in order to pressure investors to terminate agreements with ...
                        
                            
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                        Why it’s time for NSW to abolish stamp duty
                        A property interest group has argued for the end of stamp duty, urging the government to replace it with a more efficient and equitable tax system. 
                        
                            
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                        Buyers urged to treat auctions like a typical negotiation 
                        Property investors are being urged to treat an auction like any other negotiation, with buyers encouraged to do their due diligence prior to its beginning.
                        
                            
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                        Will changing lending laws see a debt disaster?
                        A soaring property market combined with a federal government looking to wind back safe lending laws is set to spell a “recipe for disaster”, according to industry experts
                        
                            
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                        Turnbull brands super for housing ‘craziest idea I’ve heard’
                        Using compulsory superannuation to help Australians get onto the property ladder will see property prices soar, creating more inequality, a former prime minister has ...
                        
                            
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                        Tensions emerge as house prices continue to rise
                        A strong economic backdrop has led to a near 10-year high in consumer confidence, but evidence of tensions in the housing market have emerged as a result of rising ...
                        
                            
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                                Thu, 11 Mar 2021