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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2022

Perth’s rental supply skids to 12-year low

Perth’s rental crisis has hit a new low, as the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) revealed that the number of homes available for rent in the city...

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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2022

Latest cash rate decision to further fuel financial fire

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to implement a sixth consecutive cash rate increase will add further burden to the pockets of everyday Australians,...

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Finance • 04 OCT 2022

RBA reveals October cash rate decision

With just three months left in 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has now handed down its first decision of the final quarter.

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Hotspots • 01 OCT 2022

Sydney maintains highest median price for houses and units

Sydney still holds the title of most expensive capital city, with prices nearly doubling those of Melbourne, which is the second-most expensive city in Australia.

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Tax & Legal • 01 OCT 2022

How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach

The telecommunications giant’s security breach has compromised the data of millions of Australians. Here is what you need to know:

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Tax & Legal • 30 SEP 2022

An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax

The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023.

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Tax & Legal • 30 SEP 2022

Take action on valuations now to avoid delays, says ATO

The ATO is urging SMSFs to get their asset valuations done before their annual audit to help avoid delays and late lodgments.

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Hotspots • 30 SEP 2022

Property market update: Brisbane, August 2022

Both Brisbane’s house and unit sectors fell into negative territory in August as the city’s market conditions continued to weaken. Is this the start of steep...

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Hotspots • 29 SEP 2022

Brisbane, Adelaide best other Aussie capitals on global price growth ranking

While the era of strong price growth has ended for Australia as a whole, Brisbane and Adelaide have emerged as the last strongholds amid the market downturn sweeping...

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Tax & Legal • 29 SEP 2022

Accountants slam Queensland land tax as revenue grab

A major accounting body backs condemnation of the levy by NSW Premier and says it amounts to “double taxation at its worst”.