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Tax & Legal • 08 JUL 2024
Which NSW councils will be using AI to fast-track DAs?
The NSW government’s plan to use AI to speed up development approvals has entered the trial phase.
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Tax & Legal • 05 JUL 2024
Tax planning: Critical things investors can do to maximise returns and minimise liabilities
As a property investor or home buyer, tax planning is crucial. Done correctly, it can significantly enhance your returns and reduce liabilities. In this article, I’ll...
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Finance • 05 JUL 2024
How could property prices perform under a 14th rate rise?
Home prices bounced back over 13 rate rises to reach new highs in 2024 – but would another one trigger a change to the current trend?
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Investor Strategy • 04 JUL 2024
Perth’s rental market enters new 2-speed phase  
Perth’s severe rental shortage is drawing investors from all parts of Australia keen to capitalise on strong rental returns, however there are signs the city is...
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Investor Strategy • 04 JUL 2024
Australia’s top 10 solar powered suburbs
A new report has revealed which suburbs are most embracing of the switch to renewable energy.
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Tax & Legal • 04 JUL 2024
WA planning reforms will cut back red tape
Western Australians looking to undertake small residential projects can now undergo a simpler approval process.
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Tax & Legal • 03 JUL 2024
WA’s STRA register is now open
Owners who register their holiday let properties by September 2024 will get to skip the $250 annual registration fee.
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Tax & Legal • 03 JUL 2024
Engineered stone is now banned: What property owners need to know
A nationwide ban on engineered stone has now come into effect. If you have a contract to have the material installed, or it’s already present in your property, make...
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Investor Strategy • 03 JUL 2024
First 4 new social housing sites named in NSW
A Federation clothing store and metro-adjacent greenfield site are among the first of 44 new housing locations to be named following a statewide audit.
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Tax & Legal • 02 JUL 2024
ACT cracks down on ‘dodgy building’ with new developer laws
The ACT’s Property Developers Bill will hold developers accountable for poor-quality residential work.
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