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Finance • 28 AUG 2020
5 tips to make the most out of the spring selling season
An award-winning agent has shared his top tips to ensure buyers get the most out of this year’s spring selling season.
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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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