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Tax & Legal • 15 DEC 2022
ATO targets dodgy deductions for holiday homes
Thousands of dollars in claims “that would fail the pub test” contribute to $1.6bn tax shortfall, assistant commissioner says.
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Tax & Legal • 14 DEC 2022
Rent bidding to be outlawed in NSW
“An advertised rental fee should be just that,” claimed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet as he announced the regulatory changes.
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Finance • 13 DEC 2022
When should you let an investment property go?
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of investing in property and forget that each investment is a business decision. That means you need to consider your...
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Tax & Legal • 13 DEC 2022
State body renews call for removal of ‘archaic’ stamp duty in Victoria
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) called for “renewed focus” on the state’s property sector in the wake of the re-elected Labor government’s cabinet...
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Hotspots • 10 DEC 2022
Which cities saw capital growth of almost 50% through the pandemic?
A new report has revealed just how much capital growth was achieved by investors across Australia’s capital cities and regions in the latest property cycle.  
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Hotspots • 10 DEC 2022
Property price declines are no longer accelerating in Brisbane
As we reflect back on this time last year, it is definitely apparent that we are heading into the festive season this year with very different property market conditions...
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Hotspots • 10 DEC 2022
Residential listings rose nationwide during November
SQM Research’s latest data found residential listings rose slightly in the penultimate month of the year; however, does it spell positive signs for 2023?
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Hotspots • 09 DEC 2022
10 commercial real estate opportunities for investors in 2023
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) identified the 10 key commercial real estate opportunities in 2023, with regional commercial properties named as the top...
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Tax & Legal • 07 DEC 2022
NSW government pulls rezoning lever to unlock land supply
State Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed the $73.5 million Rezoning Pathways Program will unlock tens of thousands of new homes, particularly in Sydney’s west. 
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Hotspots • 07 DEC 2022
Rental growth slowed through October quarter: CoreLogic
In its monthly unit update, research body CoreLogic revealed the trajectory that Australian rents are currently undertaking.
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