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Hotspots • 16 MAY 2023
Will the end of rate hikes lead to a surge in investment opportunities?
Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the full impact of rate hikes on the property market, an expert lays arguments as to why investors should hold an optimistic outlook...
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Tax & Legal • 16 MAY 2023
ATO crackdown focuses on rental properties, work claims, CGT
A trio of targets will get special scrutiny this year and the Tax Office expects to issue fewer refunds.
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Hotspots • 15 MAY 2023
RBA warned against knocking the Aussie economy into recession
Following the central bank’s shock decision to lift the cash rate at its May meeting, one financial expert has urged the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to throw...
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Hotspots • 15 MAY 2023
Federal budget a boon for increased commercial property interest
While it failed to hit the mark among Australian residential property sector stakeholders, the budget, handed down early last week (9 May), could incite increased...
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Tax & Legal • 13 MAY 2023
ATO rental property focus to keep investors on their toes
An understanding of how CGT works for homes and rentals is vital, says HLB Mann Judd.
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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2023
Good news for Brisbane property owners: Values rise again for 2nd consecutive month
Brisbane has finally shown signs of passing the bottom of the market downturn, following a record-breaking streak of month-on-month median value declines. Since the...
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Hotspots • 13 MAY 2023
Which West Australian region was a star in Q1 2023?
Despite facing rising costs and significant building delays, one West Australian regional centre emerged as the top performer during the latest quarter.
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Hotspots • 12 MAY 2023
Budget schemes may fall short of the property mark, experts warn
Despite being loaded with schemes targeting housing relief, the first full-year budget of the Albanese government delivered by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers failed to...
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Tax & Legal • 11 MAY 2023
Beginner’s Guide to Valuing Commercial Property in Australia
Valuing a commercial property in Australia can be a complex process, requiring careful consideration of various factors that impact the property’s value.
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Tax & Legal • 11 MAY 2023
Minns cracks down on rental bidding
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is set to introduce rental reforms that aim to stamp out the practice of rental bidding in an effort to improve prospects for the...
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