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Finance • 02 OCT 2023
5 strategies for borrowers gearing up to renegotiate their home loan
By the end of this year, hundreds of thousands of fixed-rate loans will have expired, with mortgagees left to decide how to proceed.
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Hotspots • 02 OCT 2023
Brisbane is the (real estate) grand final winner
The two biggest sporting events in the Australian calendar kick off this weekend, but what would the outcome be if it were property, not points, deciding the winner in...
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Hotspots • 28 SEP 2023
Cash rate calm urged as inflation rises again
Inflation is on the rise again, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI), but is the lift enough to inspire...
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Hotspots • 28 SEP 2023
Where Australian homes are more likely to sell at a discount
Each capital tells a different story when it comes to advertised price versus sale price.
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Hotspots • 28 SEP 2023
Selling this spring? Property professionals weigh in
Despite continuing pressure on owners and investors, real estate players urge cautious optimism.
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Hotspots • 26 SEP 2023
60-day STRA cap placed on Byron Shire Council
Following a planning proposal submitted by the council, the NSW government has endorsed a plan to decrease the number of days short-term rentals can be leased per year.
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Tax & Legal • 26 SEP 2023
‘Think again’ before fudging property reporting, ATO warns investors
Sellers are incorrectly claiming capital gains exemptions on properties that have served other purposes than primary homes, according to the Australian Taxation Office...
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Hotspots • 25 SEP 2023
What can you do if your builder goes into voluntary administration?
The Victorian government has released some advice for home owners who may have been impacted by their builder going into administration.
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Hotspots • 25 SEP 2023
New IoT-enabled smoke alarms could save lives, and money
They’re lifesaving. And can be a pain to manage. But now, smoke alarm management has gone virtual thanks to an Australian proptech start-up.
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Hotspots • 25 SEP 2023
WA holds onto most affordable state crown
The state remained Australia's most affordable, even though the portion of income required to meet loan repayments rose slightly in the June quarter, the state's peak...
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