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Investor Strategy • 09 SEP 2024
Get a glimpse of ‘Australia’s first new city in over 100 years’
The NSW government has formally adopted the master plan for one of the country’s “biggest urban development projects ever undertaken”.
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Investor Strategy • 09 SEP 2024
5 reasons rental growth is flatlining
Is the rental boom over? It’s getting close, according to one economic expert.
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Tax & Legal • 09 SEP 2024
Holding on to the family home until you die? Watch out for CGT
If your next-of-kin sell the family home after your death, there are two rules they need to follow to avoid getting slapped with a hefty capital gains tax (CGT) bill.
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Hotspots • 09 SEP 2024
Brisbane property market update – August 2024
August has been another strong month for the Brisbane property market, which continues to show month-on-month growth amid varying economic conditions at a national...
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Investor Strategy • 06 SEP 2024
Melbourne is now one of Australia’s cheapest capitals – here’s why
From government policies to tax settings, a lot has been blamed for Victoria’s housing slowdown – but the real story is more complex.
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Investor Strategy • 05 SEP 2024
Up 20% in the past year, Perth house prices show no signs of slowing
The median house price is nudging closer to hitting a new milestone with each passing week, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).
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Investor Strategy • 05 SEP 2024
HIA calls out worst states for home approvals owing to planning delays
Planning gridlock is impacting the ability to get homes on the ground, according to the Housing Industry Association, and now the organisation is naming the states it...
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Tax & Legal • 05 SEP 2024
New tax laws change the game for Victorian investors
Commercial property investors are dealing with a whole new ballgame since the state decided to do away with stamp duty.
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Hotspots • 04 SEP 2024
10 fastest and slowest Sydney councils for DA approvals
A recent report has revealed the fastest and slowest Sydney councils for average Development Application (DA) approvals.
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Tax & Legal • 04 SEP 2024
ACT: Sunset clause reforms ‘working as intended’
The ACT’s 2021 off-the-plan sales reforms have improved buyer confidence, according to a recent review.
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