author Juliet Helmke

Juliet Helmke

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Based in Sydney, Juliet Helmke has a broad range of reporting and editorial experience across the areas of business, technology, entertainment and the arts. She was formerly Senior Editor at The New York Observer.

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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.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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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 of housing bodies.

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Rental bidding out, pets in as WA’s new tenancy laws pass Parliament

The sweeping overhaul will see new regulations roll out over three phases, with the first set to take effect in May.

TAX & LEGAL • Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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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.

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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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 Industry Association (HIA).

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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6 additional NSW suburbs targeted for rezoning

Local councils working with the state government on its Transport Oriented Development Program have helped identify six further sites for residential construction.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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The asset class fast becoming Australia’s most competitive investment

In this retail subsector, demand is high and expected to continue based on population growth and the increased activity of private investors.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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Where the gap between income and rent is widest – and growing

In some Australian suburbs, the difference between average rent and the income a resident needs to afford it is thousands of dollars removed from reality.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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Home prices are at odds with Aussies’ hopes for rate cuts

An economic update from Bendigo Bank’s chief economist, David Robertson, forecasts housing to be a major factor forcing the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to push rate ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 09 Apr 2024

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