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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 of COVID-19 have impacted the west coast city,...
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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 coronavirus pandemic.
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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 of the biggest stories from this week.
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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 tax concessions.
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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 to help governments at all levels make better...
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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 of investors having great relationships with...
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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 property market faring in terms of growth and overall...
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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 passed by State Parliament.
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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 negotiating a rental agreement with their tenant.
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