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Finance • 26 MAR 2019
Mortgage broker benefits for property investors post-royal commission revealed
Property investors are increasingly being drawn to mortgage products away from those offered by the big four banks post-royal commission. Here’s how you can get things...
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Tax & Legal • 25 MAR 2019
What the NSW election result means for property investors
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is set to remain in power for another term, so what does that mean for property investment in NSW? 
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Hotspots • 25 MAR 2019
How the nation's capitals performed last week
Home values continued to ease across the majority of Australian capital cities last week, except for one which managed to hold steady.
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Hotspots • 25 MAR 2019
$100bn of investment set for seaside region
Updated figures from the WA state government has revealed that there are over $100 billion-worth of upcoming projects for the state, and one coastal WA suburb is...
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Tax & Legal • 25 MAR 2019
Crucial cladding compliance deadline approaching
Property owners in Queensland have up until the end of the working week to make sure they comply with combustible cladding regulations.
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Tax & Legal • 25 MAR 2019
What Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax means for investors
Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains tax policy changes could have significant impacts for property investors, according to a tax expert. Here’s why. 
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Hotspots • 25 MAR 2019
Expert insight: When is the right time to invest in Sydney again?
Following the softening of the Sydney property market, experts believe that the capital city has started to show signs of recovery, ultimately offering unique...
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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2019
Property tax changes tipped to impact rental costs
Research from one of Australia’s largest housing building associations has modelled the impact of capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing changes on various...
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Finance • 22 MAR 2019
Quick tips for increasing borrowing power
Investors have no doubt found it difficult to navigate the lending landscape at the moment, so one broker shares a tip on how investors can expand their financing by a...
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Hotspots • 22 MAR 2019
‘Cosmetically challenged properties’ offer opportunities to Sydney investors
Despite the softening of the Sydney property market, experts believe that the capital city continues to hold wealth-creation opportunities for investors. How can...
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