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Government called on to fix 'significant blockage' in credit supply

APRA's restrictions on the financing market will have a lasting impact on investors and property values if the federal government doesn't intervene, with one buyer's ...

FINANCE • Wed, 14 Nov 2018

New app for property investors in WA hits the market

A new app aimed towards Western Australian property buyers and sellers has been released, and it’s powered by a real estate body.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 14 Nov 2018

Calls for investor tax breaks intensify up after new national poll

New results from a Newspoll survey about the Labor government’s proposed negative gearing plans indicate significant support for more tax breaks in favour of investors, ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 13 Nov 2018

What comes first: An investment property or a home?

Following the news that younger people are considering both buying investment properties and home ownership, we asked a young investor what he thinks is a smart ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Perth property lot sizes shrinking dramatically

Figures released by the Western Australian government show lot sizes for metropolitan Perth are at a record low.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Major bank finds first-home buyers buck history

New research from a major bank shows first home buyers are populating the investment market in bigger numbers than ever before.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Stamp duty reform blasted for using outdated tax brackets

The CEO of a real estate body has continued his criticism of NSW’s stamp duty reforms, which were announced by the government earlier this month. 

TAX & LEGAL • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

Only one capital city saw solid value growth last week

Just one capital city saw home value growth over the last week, new data indicates.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

New property-focused social media platform launches

A new online platform that combines a property listing portal and a social media platform has launched.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 12 Nov 2018