Sasha Karen

Big opportunities for property investors in 2019, expert tips

Labor’s negative gearing plans and softening house prices are creating a prime market for savvy investors, according to one expert.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 19 Nov 2018

Vacancy rate creeps back up in Sydney, down in regional NSW

Vacancy rates are starting to rise back after last month’s decline, new data shows.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 19 Nov 2018

New housing supply tipped to take hit

New housing supply will likely be impacted by a changing financing market for property investors, an industry boss predicts.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 19 Nov 2018

Australian home sizes at 22-year low

New data from the ABS has highlighted the decline of the average new-home size, which is at its smallest level since 1996.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 18 Nov 2018

Queensland pet reform proposals cop criticism

The Queensland government is considering making it easier for tenants to own pets in a rental property, but some think the changes could be pointless in strata properties

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 16 Nov 2018

New laws pass for signing residential property agreements

New legislation has passed in NSW parliament that allows for residential agreements to be signed and witnessed electronically, but there’s still a larger underlying ...

TAX & LEGAL • Fri, 16 Nov 2018

Property spruiker hit with record $18 million fine

The Federal Court has imposed a record penalty against a property spruiker and his firm for false or misleading representations about how people could buy a house for $1, ...

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 15 Nov 2018

Laws are changing – How do you pet-proof your property?

Laws and regulations are making it easier for tenants to keep pets in your investment property. Here are five ways you can pet-proof and protect your property.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 15 Nov 2018

Changes in apartment markets continue throughout September

Fresh data shows the apartment market is continuing to evolve and subdue, based on a series of factors including supply, sentiment and financing. 

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 14 Nov 2018