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Tax & Legal • 05 FEB 2026
Who let the dogs in? Tasmania to remove pet restrictions
Tasmanian landlords will not be able to deny pets in rental properties without valid reasons, with the government set to remove the ability to impose blanket no-pets...
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Tax & Legal • 05 FEB 2026
$20k gone: WA tradie in hot water
Consumer Protection WA has issued a third warning to a tradie who allegedly took more than $20,000 in deposits and failed to complete the jobs he was paid for.
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Investor Strategy • 04 FEB 2026
Low stock, high prices: How can investors still reap benefits from the Perth market?
As Perth's listings rapidly decline, investors can still maximise their profits by targeting specific suburbs, securing high-yield rentals, or selling their assets.
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Tax & Legal • 04 FEB 2026
Deposit disaster: First home buyer loses $50k in email scam
A British expat, learning the hard way that scammers can quite convincingly intercept property transactions, loses his deposit and dream of home ownership.
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Investor Strategy • 04 FEB 2026
CGT discount cut: Labor reportedly leaves door open to changes
Investors could potentially see their CGT discount halved as the federal government reportedly considers cutting the current rate from 50 to 25 per cent, amid mounting...
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Investor Strategy • 04 FEB 2026
The apple of my isle: Why investors should eye the Tassie market
Tasmania has emerged as a prime market for savvy investors seeking bang for their buck, where affordability meets strong yields, according to McGrath Estate Agents CEO...
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Investor Strategy • 04 FEB 2026
RBA hike: What does it mean for investors?
Buyer demand, housing stock, refinancing, rental increase, selling frenzy, and dwelling price: how will the RBA cash hike impact investors’ portfolios?
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Investor Strategy • 03 FEB 2026
What Gen Z should look for in an agent
With a new generation of buyers come fresh expectations, and Gen Z should ensure they find an agent who communicates effectively, remains patient, and educates...
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Tax & Legal • 03 FEB 2026
Open inspection: Real estate leasing platforms at major data leak risk, investigation reveals
New findings have revealed that popular platforms used by real estate agents may be putting millions of files containing personal data at risk of being leaked.
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Investor Strategy • 03 FEB 2026
Rate shock: What does the February rate hike mean for your portfolio?
The RBA’s first cash rate hike in over two years is set to shake property investors: slashing borrowing power, driving up repayments, and putting once-reliable...
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