Sasha Karen

‘Stupid’ ruling hurts landlords with interstate tenancy disputes in NSW

It’s just gotten a lot harder for landlords and tenants to solve tenancy disputes in New South Wales, according to the president of the REINSW.

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 19 Apr 2018

New app launched to assist DIY renovators

Renovators of all skill levels have a new tool in their belt to see their renovations all the way through.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 19 Apr 2018

GST changes targeting ‘dishonest developers’ in effect

A measure to prevent unscrupulous developers from exploiting GST, which was first mentioned during Budget 2017–18, has been enacted.

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 18 Apr 2018

Vacancy rates inch down while asking rates creep up over March

Australia's vacancy rate saw a very slight slip during March, with half of Australia’s capital cities recording no movement, according to new research.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 18 Apr 2018

Ignore a recession and miss out on up to 40% growth, says expert

By passing up on a region suffering an economic crisis, you could miss out on a goldmine. One buyer’s agent shares why he kept a watchful eye on one area with a failing ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 18 Apr 2018

Perth property market popularity predicted to rise next financial year

Financial year 2018–19 is expected to see a rise of investor activity in the Perth property market due to rising rents.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 Apr 2018

Black is the new black for bathroom renovations

The use of black is making a comeback in bathroom renovations. Here’s how you can make the most of this monochrome movement.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 17 Apr 2018

Sluggish rents on the rise, yields holding strong

CoreLogic’s Quarterly Rental Review report for the March 2018 quarter shows that rents are on the up and up in every capital city bar one.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 17 Apr 2018

Budgeting for a property: Where people go wrong and succeed

A new report has revealed how and why property buyers are likely to blow their budget as well as how those that don’t go over keep their finances in check.

FINANCE • Mon, 16 Apr 2018