Fergus Halliday

Queensland tops HIA scoreboard

It’s a good time to be a property investor in the Sunshine State.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 09 Aug 2021

COVID-19 has Australians asking big questions about mortgages, and finding new answers

Digital mortgages are faster and leaner than the alternatives, so why do 80 per cent of Australians still opt for the big banks?

FINANCE • Fri, 06 Aug 2021

Dwelling construction suffers setback but remains high

The ‘HomeBuilder effect’ is fading for the parts of the market where it had the greatest effect.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 06 Aug 2021

Lockdown-envy cited as Sydney property investors turn towards Darwin

Sydney might be locked down, but the NSW property investors are always on the lookout for the next hotspot. 

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 05 Aug 2021

Metropolitan exodus continues as construction loan boom dwindles

The number of new loans being issued for construction doubled over the last 12 months, but the conditions driving this trend have expired. 

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 04 Aug 2021

The tax trick that property investors need to get their renovation deductions in order

Knowing the difference between renovations and repairs can mean the difference between a timely tax return and an audit by the ATO. 

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 04 Aug 2021

Property investors locking-in their gains while rental yields are ‘historically’ high

Data suggests that investors are moving to consolidate their profits while they can. 

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 03 Aug 2021

Despite a July dip in listings, Perth’s property market continues to sizzle

While July did a number on local listings, Perth buyers weren’t deterred by the rainy weather.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 03 Aug 2021

Income, interest and capital works deductions: What property investors need to know to steer clear of the ATO

Australia’s tax collector says it is ready and willing to apply extra scrutiny to the tax returns of those with an investment property if need be.

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 02 Aug 2021