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Tax & Legal • 23 JUN 2016

Foreign taxes to ‘damage’ housing supply

Increased surcharges and taxes to foreign borrowers are counter-productive and put housing supply in Australia’s major capital cities at significant risk, the Property...

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Hotspots • 22 JUN 2016

Government sets sights on property hotspot

Despite concerns of apartment oversupply in Australia’s biggest cities, the federal government has announced that it is focusing on infrastructure, land release and...

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Hotspots • 20 JUN 2016

House prices to peak in one capital

One capital city’s housing market is “nearing a peak and could be entering a slump”, according to a new report.

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Tax & Legal • 20 JUN 2016

Investors facing ‘unfair outcomes’ from land tax

In light of the ongoing housing affordability debate and recent calls to abolish stamp duty, REINSW president John Cunningham has called for a review of land tax.

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Hotspots • 15 JUN 2016

Foreign investor surcharge ‘potentially disastrous’

The Queensland government’s decision to introduce an additional surcharge for foreign investors has been slammed by an industry leader, with concerns it could have a...

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Tax & Legal • 15 JUN 2016

Changes to negative gearing ‘will exacerbate the problem’

Questions surrounding the impact that negative gearing might have on housing affordability are back in the spotlight in the lead-up to the federal election.

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Hotspots • 15 JUN 2016

Property investors given the upper hand following court case

Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief after a court ruling concerning Airbnb was handed down late last week in favour of property owners.

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Tax & Legal • 15 JUN 2016

‘Outrageous’ laws landing buyers with dud properties

“Fundamentally unjust” property laws, with numerous loopholes, are responsible for too many investors and home buyers purchasing “lemon” properties, according to...

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Hotspots • 09 JUN 2016

‘Poor neighbours’ can offer big opportunities for investors

Investors have been urged to look at the neighbouring areas of suburbs that have already begun to experience growth, to maximise their potential profits.

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Finance • 08 JUN 2016

Investors to face rate hikes

Despite predictions of further RBA rate cuts after the federal election next month, home owners could be stung with a rise in mortgage costs.

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