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Tax & Legal • 11 MAR 2019

ATO sounds alarm on ‘concerning’ property strategy

The Tax Office has raised the alarm about a strategy some Australians are using for property which could put their retirement savings at risk. 

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Finance • 08 MAR 2019

Predictions: borrowers tipped to shake-up big four banks in 2019

Fresh data suggests the big four are in for a challenging year when it comes to attracting borrowers, and experts have weighed in on what this means for the mortgages...

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Hotspots • 08 MAR 2019

Investment tip: How to succeed in Brisbane market this 2019

Brisbane has long been predicted to experience the property boom previously seen in Sydney and Melbourne, but is 2019 the right time for investors to flock into the...

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Hotspots • 08 MAR 2019

Property market update: Brisbane, February 2019

As the housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne continue to decline, the Brisbane property market shows signs of stability for the year ahead. How can investors...

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2019

Is property investment different for women?

With the theme of International Women’s Day 2019 being #BalanceforBetter, Smart Property Investment spoke to some female property experts to find out what property...

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Hotspots • 07 MAR 2019

Revealed: best-selling price ranges in the last 12 months

The number of property sales in affordable price ranges has remained dominant, but very affordable property sales are on the decline, while expensive property sales are...

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Finance • 07 MAR 2019

New housing supply decline impacting economy at large

New analysis of Australia’s gross domestic product figures show that the softening being seen in residential building activity is harshly affecting the overall...

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Tax & Legal • 07 MAR 2019

Industry body calls for improvement to agent training

The CEO of a real estate body has called on the NSW government to improve the standards for selling agents, who currently only need four days of training to sell...

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Tax & Legal • 06 MAR 2019

New modelling reveals cost of proposed property tax changes

Modelling by an investor lobby group has found Labor’s proposed policies to change negative gearing and capital gains tax will cost the country $32 billion.

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Finance • 06 MAR 2019

Central bank speaks on property, mortgage trends in 2019

The governor of the Reserve Bank has revealed the central bank's thoughts on the current property price cycle and access to finance in 2019. 

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