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Tax & Legal • 22 MAR 2024
Qld moves forward on rental bidding ban
The Miles government has introduced a bill to ban rental bidding, establish a portable bond scheme, and protect tenant privacy, among other reforms.
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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2024
Vines and valleys: The perks of Caversham, WA
This picturesque Swan Valley suburb is a hotspot for families after a slice of the good life.
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Investor Strategy • 22 MAR 2024
Sydney ranks 4th for global sales above $15m
The NSW capital is among the top cities worldwide for residential sales described as “super prime”.
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Finance • 21 MAR 2024
WA continues reign as cheapest state 
The state has remained Australia’s most affordable state despite a measurable increase in the portion of income required to meet loan repayments and rental payments...
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Investor Strategy • 21 MAR 2024
Beware ‘unethical’ buyers’ agents
Australia’s leading industry body for buyer’s agents has revealed the red flags to watch out for when separating “the wheat from the chaff”.
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Tax & Legal • 21 MAR 2024
Victoria takes next step in abolishing stamp duty for businesses
From 1 July 2024, commercial and industrial properties in Victoria will no longer pay stamp duty.
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Investor Strategy • 20 MAR 2024
Are Darwin’s strong yields set to grow stronger?
Long known as a honeypot for investors after high rental returns, Darwin is set to benefit from a $16 billion infrastructure pipeline.
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Investor Strategy • 20 MAR 2024
How to protect tenants from ‘unliveable’ indoor heat
Last summer was one of the hottest on record, and things are only expected to get worse. But a few simple changes can improve living conditions for renters.
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Investor Strategy • 18 MAR 2024
How much money could energy-efficient retrofits save in WA?
The cost breakdown of a recent energy efficiency upgrade proposal shows that thousands could be saved on individual power bills through simple upgrades.
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Investor Strategy • 18 MAR 2024
February rental figures bring fresh concern
Australia’s rental landscape grew even more challenging for the country’s prospective tenants in February.
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