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Tax & Legal • 07 OCT 2022
Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water
A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property without adequate qualifications. 
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Finance • 06 OCT 2022
RBA rate hikes set to continue record-high levels of refinancing
According to RateCity, Australia’s “refinancing boom” is set to remain in place for at least a few more months.
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Hotspots • 06 OCT 2022
Value declines slowed down during September
The first month of spring saw the rate of reduction in national home prices ease, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI).
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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2022
Property market update: Perth, August 2022
Perth’s dwelling prices fell in August, as the West Australian capital finally joined the other capital city markets around the country with softening prices. But data...
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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2022
Perth’s rental supply skids to 12-year low
Perth’s rental crisis has hit a new low, as the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) revealed that the number of homes available for rent in the city...
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Hotspots • 05 OCT 2022
Latest cash rate decision to further fuel financial fire
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to implement a sixth consecutive cash rate increase will add further burden to the pockets of everyday Australians,...
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Finance • 04 OCT 2022
RBA reveals October cash rate decision
With just three months left in 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has now handed down its first decision of the final quarter.
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Hotspots • 01 OCT 2022
Sydney maintains highest median price for houses and units
Sydney still holds the title of most expensive capital city, with prices nearly doubling those of Melbourne, which is the second-most expensive city in Australia.
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Tax & Legal • 01 OCT 2022
How to mitigate the risk of the Optus data breach
The telecommunications giant’s security breach has compromised the data of millions of Australians. Here is what you need to know:
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Tax & Legal • 30 SEP 2022
An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax
The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023.
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