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Tax & Legal • 03 APR 2024

Victoria to strengthen residential building regulations 

The state government is delivering a wide suite of changes to the governance of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).

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Investor Strategy • 03 APR 2024

Victorian builder allegedly pocketed $100k before skipping out on jobs

Victoria’s Department of Consumer Affairs is taking action against an unregistered builder that it says failed to complete work for seven separate consumers after...

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Investor Strategy • 03 APR 2024

Home values rise 1.6% in March quarter

CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6 per cent over the month, on par with February’s increase and marking the 14th straight month of growth in housing...

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Investor Strategy • 02 APR 2024

How sellers can take advantage of 2024’s best-selling season

As summer gives way to the chilly autumn breeze, the property market heats up. For those looking to sell a property, we take a look at how to best leverage the busy...

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Hotspots • 30 MAR 2024

Erskineville’s storied past yields future investment potential

In Sydney’s inner west, the Victorian terrace-lined streets of Erskineville are proving a growing draw with their proximity to the CBD coupled with a laid-back...

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Investor Strategy • 28 MAR 2024

Should government crack down on STRA if the impact is unclear?

In the absence of clear data showing that fewer short-term rentals will help lift vacancy rates, the industry is urging a cautious approach.

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Finance • 27 MAR 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 consumers expect house prices to keep rising

New consumer sentiment data has shown a slight improvement in housing-related sentiment over the past month.

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Finance • 27 MAR 2024

‘Shrinkflation’ hits kitchen and bathrooms renovation market

The cost-of-living crisis and higher construction costs are leading to smaller kitchens and less bathrooms in new builds and renovations.

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Tax & Legal • 27 MAR 2024

ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as they allegedly reported certain classes of assets at the same value for at least...

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Investor Strategy • 27 MAR 2024

It’s time to rethink the Australian Dream

Is Australia’s obsession with home ownership stuck in the past?

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