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Hotspots • 06 APR 2020

Perth boasts sustained growth trajectory amid health crisis

Marked by a fifth consecutive month of price growth, Perth has successfully sustained the recovery of its property market during the first quarter of 2020.

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Hotspots • 02 APR 2020

Construction spikes before virus shock

The number of dwellings approved for construction in February jumped by almost 20 per cent when compared with January, highlighting the strength of the market prior to...

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Tax & Legal • 02 APR 2020

Homelessness inquiry suspended

The House of Representatives standing committee on social policy and legal affairs has agreed to suspend its inquiry into homelessness in Australia in response to the...

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Tax & Legal • 01 APR 2020

Time is now to unlock ‘stored-away’ property wealth

A valuation and advisory firm has called on the government and regulators to work with financiers in unlocking existing equity in investment properties, noting it would...

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Tax & Legal • 01 APR 2020

Calls to class real estate as ‘essential’

In the event of further restrictions in response to the coronavirus, an industry group is calling for real estate services to be considered “essential” and allowed...

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Tax & Legal • 01 APR 2020

Wage subsidy to ‘relieve financial pressure’ for tenants and landlords

The federal government’s recent JobKeeper wage subsidy is set to significantly help relieve rental and mortgage stress, according to the Property Investment...

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Hotspots • 31 MAR 2020

Retail drag on REITs not all doom and gloom

In the world of REITs, COVID-19 is a human and economic crisis but not another GFC, according to an investment group.

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Tax & Legal • 31 MAR 2020

Government to screen all foreign investment

The government has introduced new regulations that will see all foreign investments in Australia screened for approval, regardless of the value or nature of the foreign...

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Hotspots • 30 MAR 2020

Auction ban drives up withdrawal rates

The number of owners withdrawing their property from auction soared to 40 per cent last week, following the introduction of a ban on auctions and open homes, according...

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Hotspots • 30 MAR 2020

‘Double trouble’: What the health crisis means for strata communities

As strata communities deal with a double dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impact, how can investors make sure to stay afloat in the coming months?

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