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Finance 02 JUN 2020

RBA reveals June cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for June amid speculation the...

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Finance 02 JUN 2020

How to improve your serviceability

Serviceability is arguably the most important factor when building your investment portfolio because it can limit your...

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Hotspots 01 JUN 2020

Auction activity continues upswing

The week concluding 31 May has shown auction clearance rates continue to strengthen as restrictions ease across many...

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Hotspots 30 MAY 2020

Government urged to provide stimulus for building sector

As the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, property professionals urge the federal government to provide a...

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Hotspots 29 MAY 2020

‘Earlier than expected’ recovery pinpointed for property

A real estate group says some positive signs are beginning to emerge within Australia’s property market.

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Hotspots 29 MAY 2020

Property market update: Brisbane, April 2020

How is the Brisbane property market faring amid the “new normal” that resulted from the COVID-19 outbreak?

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Hotspots 29 MAY 2020

Perth recovery takes COVID-19 hit

While signs were pointing to the start of a housing market recovery for Perth earlier this year, the knock-on effects...

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Tax & Legal 28 MAY 2020

Pool and spa owners given 5-month rego reprieve

The deadline for the mandatory registration of private pools and spas in Victoria has been extended due to the...

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Hotspots 28 MAY 2020

Hot Property: Biggest headlines from the week that was2

Why Australians could be given $50,000, how to terminate a tenancy, and the need for a stamp duty plan: Here are some...

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Tax & Legal 27 MAY 2020

Land tax reprieve now available in NSW

Landlords who are providing their tenants with rent relief during the COVID-19 crisis are now able to apply for land...

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Hotspots 27 MAY 2020

New projects to enable better housing policy decisions

The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is undertaking several priority research projects which aim...

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Tax & Legal 27 MAY 2020

Why having a good accountant is crucial as a property investor

With the end of financial year approaching, coupled with the current climate, two experts have shed light on the value...

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Tax & Legal 27 MAY 2020

How to terminate a tenancy agreement

A new guide offers insight into how landlords can terminate a tenancy agreement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hotspots 26 MAY 2020

Property market update: Melbourne, April 2020

Several weeks after lockdown measures have been passed due to the ongoing COVD-19 pandemic, how is the Melbourne...

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Hotspots 26 MAY 2020

Queensland passes laws to ease financial hardship amid pandemic

New laws to help ease the financial burden on Queensland strata communities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been...

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Tax & Legal 26 MAY 2020

How to navigate rent negotiations

NSW Fair Trading has clarified what landlords in the state can do should they find themselves in a position of...

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Hotspots 26 MAY 2020

How is the residential real estate market tracking?

New research has shed light on the current state of the residential real estate market, noting the worst is likely...

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Hotspots 26 MAY 2020

‘No signs of distress yet visible in housing market’

While the current crisis could exacerbate high mortgage debt, there are currently no signs of distress visible in the...

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Finance 25 MAY 2020

Responsible lending leeway ‘put to the test’ by COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis will bring to light the effectiveness of principles-based responsible lending guidance, according...

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Hotspots 25 MAY 2020

Property market update: Sydney, April 2020

After several weeks of lockdown measures and the beginning of a gradual easing into a “new normal”, how will Sydney...

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Hotspots 25 MAY 2020

Auction preliminary clearance rate back above 70%

The week concluding 24 May has seen the highest preliminary auction clearance for the combined capital cities since...

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Hotspots 22 MAY 2020

Finsure joins forces with CoreLogic for new broker platform

Mortgage aggregator Finsure Group has partnered with CoreLogic, Australasia’s largest provider of property...

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Hotspots 22 MAY 2020

Victorian real estate market ‘holding ground’

The Victorian real estate market is weathering the coronavirus storm, according to new figures.

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Hotspots 22 MAY 2020

Sydney auction activity increases

The NSW capital is experiencing stronger auction activity, with the amount of homes going under the hammer increasing...

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Tax & Legal 21 MAY 2020

Dealing with a divorce property settlement? What you need to know

A growing number of separating couples are turning to private courtrooms to fast-track their divorce property...