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Property market disrupted by ‘false and misleading predictions’: RE network head

The chairman of a prominent real estate network has spoken out against constant and incorrect claims about negative gearing, suggesting attention should be directed ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 26 Apr 2019

The dollar values of market declines revealed

New research has taken a look at the percentages typically thrown about when talking about declines and has revealed what this means in actual dollar declines.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 26 Apr 2019

Migration policy changes tipped to hit property market

The head of a property association has called out the government’s attempts to make changes to the 457 skilled working visa as moves which could be detrimental to the ...

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 26 Apr 2019

Predictions for the official cash rate as fresh data released

An update to the consumer price index for the March quarter saw it hold steady and not move at all which means a May rate cut could be eminent, according to experts.

FINANCE • Wed, 24 Apr 2019

Push for 'long overdue' property minister ramps up

One industry body has continued its calls to establish a dedicated property services commissioner and take away property powers from the NSW Fair Trading, but this time ...

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 24 Apr 2019

Sydney infrastructure spending ‘mishmash’ cops heat

Fresh research has found that the system for determining infrastructure charges is “poor” and needs to be reworked.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 24 Apr 2019

Top signs this capital city market is on the climb

One Australian capital city market is starting to show all the hallmarks of a recovery, meaning investors could soon be circling. 

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 23 Apr 2019

Home loans market takes a hit as election uncertainty lingers

A mortgage broking firm has claimed that fixed-rate home loans have fallen during March due to the uncertainty in the housing market caused by the upcoming federal ...

FINANCE • Tue, 23 Apr 2019

Major bank finds surprising results in investor knowledge survey

The results of a report from a major bank have found that half of property investors looking to purchase another property are afraid of entering into an auction and that ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 23 Apr 2019