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Investor Strategy • 24 OCT 2024
Straining under demand: The challenges facing Perth’s construction sector
With the city’s construction sector struggling to keep up with increased demand, an industry expert has called on the Western Australian government to urgently address...
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Tax & Legal • 23 OCT 2024
‘A bad tax’: Housing Minister says stamp duty should be axed
Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has made it clear she’s no fan of states and territories’ current property tax settings.
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Investor Strategy • 22 OCT 2024
Coalition commits $5bn to infrastructure under election housing plan
Peter Dutton has promised that a Coalition government will dedicate $5 billion for works like sewerage, water and power to get new homes off the ground.
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Tax & Legal • 22 OCT 2024
Victoria shakes up stamp duty concessions
The state is looking to rev up activity in the off-the-plan apartment market.
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Tax & Legal • 22 OCT 2024
Why retail tenancies could be in for big changes in WA
Scheduled for review every five years, the laws that govern Western Australia’s retail tenancies are once again under the microscope, and this time they could be in...
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Investor Strategy • 18 OCT 2024
What’s happening with vacancy rates?
CoreLogic has reported a turnaround in the rental trend witnessed at the beginning of 2024.
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Investor Strategy • 18 OCT 2024
A reprieve for Perth as dwelling completions hit 6-year high 
The strain on Perth’s rental and property market could be beginning to ease as the number of new homes being built hits a six-year high, giving renters and buyers some...
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Finance • 18 OCT 2024
Should Parliament have more power in setting mortgage rules?
The shadow assistant minister for home ownership has argued for MPs to play a greater role in mortgage regulation.
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Investor Strategy • 16 OCT 2024
Buyers warned to avoid ‘free’ buyer’s agents
Industry experts have warned about the emergence of “free” buyer’s agent services.
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Hotspots • 15 OCT 2024
Why these capital city markets are leading in price growth and sales
Three of Australia’s capital cities have reported significant price growth and increased sales activity recently, while the country’s underperforming markets...
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