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Tax & Legal • 17 MAY 2024
WA brings in build-to-rent incentives
Aiming to smooth the path to deliver more rental supply, the Western Australian government has passed legislation to incentivise build-to-rent.
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Finance • 17 MAY 2024
The simple finance hack to remember when purchasing a property
Those in the market for a home loan are encouraged to be meticulous in reviewing their applications as proper pre-approval can make all the difference down the track.
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Hotspots • 16 MAY 2024
Thornlie: Blending suburban comfort and affordability
This Western Australian hotspot is proving popular with families for its spacious homes and excellent facilities in the Gosnells area.
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Finance • 16 MAY 2024
Warning bell sounds over worsening underinsurance crisis
Experts warn that the effects of “crisis level” underinsurance across the country will continue to ruin Australians unless decisive action is taken.
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Hotspots • 16 MAY 2024
Where can young Aussies reach their ‘elusive’ home ownership dreams?
Aspiring home owners are heading to the outskirts of major cities where government assistance is easiest to get.
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Finance • 14 MAY 2024
Federal budget 2024: What’s in it for property?
With property and housing front and centre of political, social and economic debate so far in 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his hotly anticipated federal...
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Tax & Legal • 14 MAY 2024
What’s in the government’s $11.3bn ‘Homes for Australia’ plan?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his big budget line items to tackle Australia’s housing crisis.
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Finance • 14 MAY 2024
Interest rate idealists ‘setting themselves up for disappointment’
Bendigo Bank has thrown cold water on Australia’s hopes for a cash rate cut this year.
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Investor Strategy • 14 MAY 2024
4 ‘golden’ Sydney areas where buyers can get 50% bigger new apartments
With apartment costs growing ever higher, astute home buyers can maximise their investment in these essential locations.
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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2024
15 markets primed for first home buyers
A new report has highlighted the areas in which changing market conditions render affordability within reach.
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