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Tax & Legal • 02 MAY 2019

Property taxes hit record highs, government pushed to wind back

New data showed that stamp duty has hit record high levels in some states, despite the fact property values are falling.

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Hotspots • 02 MAY 2019

Agent reveals: How to save ‘tens of thousands’ when selling

Choosing a real estate agent could dictate how an investment property is sold, but according to this former agent and author, choosing the wrong agent can cost you...

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Hotspots • 02 MAY 2019

Government pushed on ‘huge’ investment in property markets’ future

A leading industry advocacy group has called for the City Deals policy to be focused on for the upcoming federal election.

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Hotspots • 02 MAY 2019

Spike in international students creates investor opportunity

With data indicating that Australia’s biggest cities are attracting large numbers of international students, the opportunity for investors and developers is making...

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Tax & Legal • 01 MAY 2019

Key policies propping up the property market

What property policy is propping up the property market in difficult times? One seasoned property veteran shares his views on what the government’s been doing right...

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Hotspots • 01 MAY 2019

The capital city which rose in value over April

Data revealing the state of the Australian property market over April has been released, showing that every capital city bar one saw a decline, but the rate of decline...

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Hotspots • 01 MAY 2019

Predictions for this month’s cash rate call

The latest round of inflation data indicates there’s grounds to cut the official cash rate, but will it go ahead? The head of a national brokerage gives their...

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Hotspots • 01 MAY 2019

Why agents with long names can get you a better deal

When it comes time to selling, picking an agent with a longer name could sell your property for more, according to a new report.

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Hotspots • 01 MAY 2019

A buyer’s agent perspective on the ups and downs of Sydney’s property market

There’s a buzz happening in Sydney’s property market at present with the election looming, despite significant downturns, particularly in suburbs surrounding the...

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Hotspots • 01 MAY 2019

Investment tip: How to pick the right ‘off-market’ properties

As property markets move towards recovery after a period of decline, experts urge investors to take advantage of wealth-creation opportunities instead of sitting on the...