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Finance • 28 AUG 2020

FHBs ‘pushed out’ to the fringe

The Property Club has slammed APRA over what it describes as a “crazy loan buffer test” forcing first home buyers to the fringe city areas in growing numbers.

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Hotspots • 27 AUG 2020

Sydney auctions up 32% year-on-year

While auction volumes are expected to remain low in Melbourne, Sydney is set to see an increased number of homes go under the hammer this week.

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Finance • 27 AUG 2020

HomeBuilder scheme seriously under-utilised

The HomeBuilder scheme was sold as a $688 million stimulus initiative designed to support Australia’s struggling construction sector. But to date, only 247...

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Hotspots • 27 AUG 2020

Hot Property: Biggest headlines this week 2

As September looms large, previous fears for an economic cliff look unlikely to materialise: here are the biggest property stories from this week.

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Hotspots • 27 AUG 2020

How does the stock market affect the housing market in 2020?

Once upon a time, the real estate market was widely considered to be a reliable, slow-paced, and non-volatile investment. However, all of that changed in 2008 with the...

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Hotspots • 26 AUG 2020

Perth property market shows promise

Perth saw a 19 per cent increase in sales activity over the last week, proof that the local property market is gearing up for its spring selling season.

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Finance • 26 AUG 2020

Harness the downsizer contribution without selling your home

There’s a new way for retirees to top up their super through the downsizer contribution without having to move out of their home – and it’s got the approval of the...

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Tax & Legal • 26 AUG 2020

Why is tax depreciation important for property investors?

If I said to you that we may be able to reduce your tax by thousands, would you say, “No, thank you”? Or would you say, “Yes, please!”, writes Mark Wilkins.

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Finance • 25 AUG 2020

Victorian commercial leasing relief welcomed

The Franchise Council of Australia has backed the Victorian government’s extension of the state’s commercial leasing code of conduct.

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Hotspots • 25 AUG 2020

Property market update: Perth, July 2020

While Perth follows the downward trend seen by other capital cities following the COVID-19 outbreak, experts believe that it remains relatively stable, ultimately poised...