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Tax & Legal • 26 APR 2021

The common mistakes property investors make when filing tax returns

Many property owners miss out on potential tax deductions. Here are the common mistakes investors make when filing their tax return, writes Mark Chapman.

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Hotspots • 26 APR 2021

NT’s property market heats up following 5-year slump

Following a five-year reign of the “most depressed” property market the Northern Territory has seen in decades, which saw almost a decade of capital gains wiped...

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Hotspots • 26 APR 2021

Capital city auctions start to cool

The latest auction data has revealed a decline in auction volumes and clearance rates following weeks of rebound.

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Tax & Legal • 23 APR 2021

Investment sweeteners safe in pre-election budget

With a pre-election budget just around the corner, property investors are confident certain tax breaks won’t be touched for fear of political repercussions.

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Hotspots • 23 APR 2021

Western Sydney on the verge of further expansion as prices soar

Significant growth is tipped for Western Sydney, driven by low interest rates, new infrastructure and confident consumers, a real estate expert has said.

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Tax & Legal • 23 APR 2021

Governments must step in on stamp duty: CEO

It’s the low interest rate environment that has ensured the property market has continued its boom-time run, according to a chief executive.

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Hotspots • 23 APR 2021

Has the property market reached its peak?

Australian property has shown exceptional strength as it rebounds post-pandemic, with the national growth rate in March beating a 33-year record. However, some experts...

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Hotspots • 23 APR 2021

House-building growth to continue post-HomeBuilder

Now at record levels, house building is expected to continue its acceleration despite the end of the federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme, a new report has...

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Hotspots • 23 APR 2021

Property market update: Brisbane, March 2021

Brisbane’s property market continued its steady upward trajectory in March, building on its resilient performance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Is 2021 the year...

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Hotspots • 22 APR 2021

How green areas can influence the worth of your property

Greenspace has been known to boost mental and physical health and wellbeing and, in turn, encourage premium prices for residential property in its close proximity.