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Hotspots • 21 DEC 2022
Government gets going on National Housing Supply and Affordability Council plans
The chief executive of Mirvac will be taking on an integral role as chair of the government’s interim National Housing Supply and Affordability Council.  
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Finance • 21 DEC 2022
5 key downsizer risks for younger SMSF clients
With the reduced age for downsizer contributions now passed, investors have been reminded of its potential ramifications on the Age Pension and future contributions.
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Hotspots • 20 DEC 2022
Investors tapping out as NSW rental crisis tightens
The latest vacancy rate survey from the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has revealed vacancy rates “continue to spiral downward”.
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Hotspots • 17 DEC 2022
What should investors expect from a 2023 property market recovery?
After a tumultuous and turbulent 2022, categorised by market downturns and rising interest rates, one buyer’s agent has forecast a gradual recovery of the property...
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Hotspots • 15 DEC 2022
House prices fell around $37k on average: ABS
The total value of Australia’s residential dwelling has continued to fall from its $10 trillion peak, down to $9.6 trillion in the September quarter, the latest data...
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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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