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Hotspots • 30 MAR 2024
Erskineville’s storied past yields future investment potential
In Sydney’s inner west, the Victorian terrace-lined streets of Erskineville are proving a growing draw with their proximity to the CBD coupled with a laid-back...
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Investor Strategy • 28 MAR 2024
Should government crack down on STRA if the impact is unclear?
In the absence of clear data showing that fewer short-term rentals will help lift vacancy rates, the industry is urging a cautious approach.
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Finance • 27 MAR 2024
Nearly 7 in 10 consumers expect house prices to keep rising
New consumer sentiment data has shown a slight improvement in housing-related sentiment over the past month.
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Finance • 27 MAR 2024
‘Shrinkflation’ hits kitchen and bathrooms renovation market
The cost-of-living crisis and higher construction costs are leading to smaller kitchens and less bathrooms in new builds and renovations.
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Tax & Legal • 27 MAR 2024
ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance
More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as they allegedly reported certain classes of assets at the same value for at least...
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Investor Strategy • 27 MAR 2024
It’s time to rethink the Australian Dream
Is Australia’s obsession with home ownership stuck in the past?
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Investor Strategy • 26 MAR 2024
4-year forecast projects 28% rise in apartment rents
Australia’s major cities are tipped to see huge rental growth in high-density dwellings.
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Finance • 26 MAR 2024
FHB grants obsolete amid construction crunch
Western Australia’s First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is irrelevant when there are no homes to be had, a buyer’s agent has warned.
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Investor Strategy • 25 MAR 2024
Nearly 90% of Aussie markets have seen prices leap
The national median home price has jumped a whopping 8.9 per cent since last February to hit an all-time high.
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Tax & Legal • 25 MAR 2024
NSW review into land acquisition is underway
The state government has begun public consultations into the compulsory acquisition of private land.
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