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Hotspots • 27 APR 2021
17-month stays now the norm in Sydney
Recent data has revealed that most NSW tenants are vacating rental properties within just 500 days.
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Hotspots • 27 APR 2021
Top yields revealed: Rents grow at fastest pace since 2007
Housing rents are rising at the fastest pace since 2007, but experts are warning that rental conditions around the country are extremely diverse.
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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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