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COVID-19 did not dampen our love of apartment living, report reveals

Contrary to popular belief, new research has suggested that COVID-19 did not dampen our love of apartment living.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 30 Jun 2021

Property investors may cop a hit this tax time, accountants warn

The past year has raised new tax issues for mum and dad property investors, with many expected to cop a hit this tax time.

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

The suburbs where home owners are gearing to sell

Following months of drought, which has starved buyers for choice, Aussies are finally thinking about selling their homes as confidence in the market rises.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 28 Jun 2021

CBA seconds Westpac’s sooner than anticipated rate rise forecast

Commonwealth Bank has seconded Westpac’s predictions, forecasting that interest rates will rise well ahead of the RBA’s 2024 timeline.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 23 Jun 2021

SA spends big on infrastructure and land tax reform

South Australia has rolled out its own state budget, promising “the most comprehensive land tax reform” in the state’s history and a massive $17.9 billion infrastructure ...

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 23 Jun 2021

Government ups price caps for home purchases under several schemes

Thirty thousand more Aussies will be eligible for the government’s various first home buyer schemes, with the government also announcing expanded property price caps for ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 21 Jun 2021

Australia’s million-dollar club grows by 218 suburbs

Australia now boasts a further 218 suburbs where the median price of residential dwellings has exceeded the million-dollar mark.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 18 Jun 2021

APRA reaches out to major banks as housing credit picks up

The prudential regulator has asked the boards of major banks to confirm they’re maintaining a strong focus on lending standards as housing credit growth picks up, as the ...

FINANCE • Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Home market now worth $8.3 trillion as NSW cracks $1m mean price mark

It’s official, Australia’s 10.6 million residential dwellings are now worth $8,293.2 billion, with NSW emerging as a record setter after its average house price cracked ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 16 Jun 2021