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Investor Strategy • 26 FEB 2024
Will Australia’s supply target survive the election cycle?
To break the cycle of housing plans ending with a new election, the federal government must “offer the states a carrot no premier from any party can ignore”.
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Tax & Legal • 23 FEB 2024
Prime Minister addresses Greens’ pressure on negative gearing
The future of Labor’s shared equity home buying scheme is in doubt as the legislation could be held up by the Greens.
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Investor Strategy • 23 FEB 2024
Unpacking 25 years of tenancy data: ‘More rich are renting’
Even before the most recent price increases, Australian rentals were already squeezing out certain parts of the population, according to a report.
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Tax & Legal • 23 FEB 2024
WA government tightens grip on short-term rentals
The Western Australian government has introduced a bill to amp up regulation of short-term rental accommodation (STRA).
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Investor Strategy • 23 FEB 2024
Where the ACT is planning to build 1.5k new homes
The inner city development would provide some much-needed stock to Australia’s capital, which is also one of the nation’s fastest growing municipalities.
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Investor Strategy • 23 FEB 2024
Inside the deal that puts the Mascot Towers saga to rest
A payout offered by the state government has reportedly been approved by the majority share of owners.
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Investor Strategy • 21 FEB 2024
New build-to-rent project gets green light in WA
A new 29-storey build-to-rent project will deliver social and affordable housing on the fringe of Perth’s central business district.
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Tax & Legal • 21 FEB 2024
SA to restrict rental increases from 1 March
The latest raft of South Australian tenancy reforms kicks in next month.
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Investor Strategy • 21 FEB 2024
Why it’s time to throw away the crystal ball
Sydneysiders are split on whether the city will see price growth this year, but are short-term predictions distracting property watchers from the real keys to success?
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Investor Strategy • 21 FEB 2024
How the pandemic created a chasm between house and unit values
The roller-coaster of the past four years has impacted house and unit values in very different ways, according to new research.
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