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Major bank tips growth suburbs for 2019 in new report

One of Australia’s major banks has released a report on residential property, identifying suburbs with above average growth prospects in the year ahead.

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 25 Jan 2019

Insight: Is it worth buying before a federal election?

The upcoming federal election could have major implications for property investors, but is it worth jumping into the market now before negative gearing is changed? Smart ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 25 Jan 2019

Top complaints, issues in rental properties on Australia Day

Strata professionals report a series of recurring issues over the Australia Day long weekend, which is critical knowledge for investors who want to keep their properties ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 24 Jan 2019

New record set in weekly rentals data

New data has found the weekly rental rate nationwide saw the lowest ever movement ever since national rental data was collected.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 24 Jan 2019

‘Starting to bite’: New home supply hits hurdles

The chief economist for a construction advocacy group has warned that new home supply is up against its hardest year in nearly a decade.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 24 Jan 2019

Fresh tax crackdown captures short-term rental platforms

The Treasury has announced a consultation period on how tax is collected for various sharing economy services, which includes Airbnb, over concerns that users may not be ...

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 23 Jan 2019

Negative gearing proposal cops more backlash following Shorten’s comments

The head of a property industry body has responded to comments made by Opposition leader Bill Shorten that Labor’s negative gearing policy will not be changed until after ...

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 23 Jan 2019

‘Sexy’ reno options for cashed-up tenants

Renters's expectations evolve over time, and renovations for an investment property should work to create a higher asking price from potential tenants. Smart Property ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 22 Jan 2019

5,000-plus rise in homes up for auction last quarter

While Australia’s capital cities saw a continuation of softening in auction clearance rates over the December quarter, there was a considerable rise in overall auction ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 22 Jan 2019