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Finance • 03 JUL 2023
Reminder: NSW’s new stamp duty scheme kicks off on 1 July
They were promised during Chris Minns’ election campaign and now the state’s updated stamp duty provisions have come into effect.
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Tax & Legal • 03 JUL 2023
What property owners should know about WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
Western Australia’s laws to protect Indigenous sites of cultural importance come into effect on 1 July 2023, and they might change what some property owners can do...
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Tax & Legal • 30 JUN 2023
Rental bidding outlawed in South Australia
In a proactive response to the ongoing housing crisis, the South Australian government has taken a decisive step by implementing a ban on rent bidding.
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Hotspots • 30 JUN 2023
1 in 10 Melbourne and Sydney property sellers suffer losses: CoreLogic
Over one in 10 property sellers in the country’s two biggest capital cities incurred a loss on their property sale during the first quarter, and a growing number are...
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Hotspots • 30 JUN 2023
What does FY2024 have in store for Australia’s commercial property sector?
Will the Australian market fare somewhat better than other jurisdictions despite ongoing uncertainty?
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Finance • 28 JUN 2023
Government finalises HomeBuilder extension
The Albanese government has announced the deadline for existing HomeBuilder applicants has been officially extended.
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Tax & Legal • 27 JUN 2023
8 of the best EOFY tax tips for landlords
It’s never been more important for investors to be prepped for tax time, according to a real estate expert.
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Hotspots • 26 JUN 2023
2 Aussie cities make worlds most liveable list
The friendly rivalry between Australia’s two largest cities continues on the global stage, as one capital city outshone the other to claim the title of the most...
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Hotspots • 26 JUN 2023
Which capital city are Aussies flocking to?
Despite its pandemic-induced woes, Melbourne remains the most popular city for internal migration, according to data from removalist booking platform Muval.
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Finance • 26 JUN 2023
Which postcodes are most at risk from higher interest rates?
A new report showed the weight of higher interest rates may potentially fall disproportionately on regions already saddled with significant debt.
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