Brisbane Australia property market news roundup

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Tax & Legal 21 DEC 2023

WA set for building laws overhaul

The Western Australian government has revealed its most significant reforms to building and construction laws in more...
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Hotspots 21 DEC 2023

Booming population puts stress on Perth’s affordability status

A leading executive has revealed that strong population growth is keeping the pressure on Western Australia’s...
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Tax & Legal 20 DEC 2023

Defective driveway costs a warning to the construction sector

A concrete business has been held to account after it did not comply with a building remedy order whereby workmanship...
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Investor Strategy 19 DEC 2023

The 4 big worries for investors heading into 2024

A top economist has identified major concerns for the year ahead, but believes that investors still have reasons to be...
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Investor Strategy 18 DEC 2023

Rate rises don’t put a dent in WA new home sales

Western Australia is bucking construction trends when it comes to residential construction.
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Tax & Legal 15 DEC 2023

Engineered stone to be outlawed across Australia from 1 July 2024

Engineered stone will no longer be a commonplace feature in Australian homes, following a nationwide ban on the...
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Investor Strategy 14 DEC 2023

On working smart: The top 5 reasons why Aussie investors use buyer’s agents

As property investors grow their portfolios, arming themselves with the right tools trumps learning every nook and...
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Investor Strategy 12 DEC 2023

What kind of investor uses a buyer’s agent?

There is no one-size-fits-all to investing. However, certain determinants influence an investor’s tendency to want to...
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Investor Strategy 11 DEC 2023

Bushfire warning: 500k east coast buildings deemed ‘high risk’ this Summer

With a hot and dry summer expected, an alarm has sounded over the huge number of Australian buildings at high risk of...
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Finance 07 DEC 2023

1 in 2 strata buildings have serious defects in NSW

A new report has found more than half (53 per cent) of strata buildings across the state had serious defects between...
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Investor Strategy 05 DEC 2023

‘Double dip’ on the horizon for property prices, says economist

While a dwelling supply shortfall has had the upper hand this year, high interest rates and their lagged impact are now...
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Investor Strategy 04 DEC 2023

There are 3 kinds of investors – what kind of investor are you?

Property investing is a tricky endeavour, but with the right strategy, budding investors can find their way to pulling...
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Tax & Legal 30 NOV 2023

Better building protections for home renos flagged in Victoria

Builders who take deposits for major renovations or building projects will be heavily penalised if they don’t have...
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Finance 28 NOV 2023

1 in 3 Australian homes are cheaper to buy than rent

More than one-third (or 36.3 per cent) of homes across the country are cheaper to buy than they are to rent at current...
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Investor Strategy 28 NOV 2023

Should landlords engage in ‘mutual agreements’ with tenants?

According to a leading real estate executive, mutual agreements can be a win-win for both landlords and tenants.
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Finance 27 NOV 2023

Another rate raise ‘to put a further 75k mortgages at risk’

If the Reserve Bank increases rates next month, almost one-third of mortgage holders will be stressed by repayments,...
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Tax & Legal 27 NOV 2023

Engineered stone ban gets backing from SA government

The state has thrown its weight behind the banning of engineered stone, which has become a commonplace feature in...
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Tax & Legal 24 NOV 2023

Act now for serious building defects, owners corporations urged

Time is “running out” for owners corporations wanting to register for an NSW initiative that looks to address...
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Finance 15 NOV 2023

Borrowing power has dropped $200k for the average Aussie

The average Australian has seen a 30 per cent drop in their borrowing power since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...
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Finance 14 NOV 2023

Why your mortgage matters

Here’s the biggest secret to getting a better return on your investment property.
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Finance 13 NOV 2023

Lenders pass on RBA’s November rate hike

Australia’s banks have begun raising interest rates on home loan and savings after the RBA’s latest rate increase.
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Tax & Legal 09 NOV 2023

New Victorian land tax will impact SMSFs with residential property: expert

SMSF trustees with residential property in Victoria will be impacted by the proposed change to the vacant residential...
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Hotspots 01 NOV 2023

Property prices hit new peaks Australia-wide this October

Australia’s property values are showcasing a strong return to form, according to two research firms.
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Hotspots 12 OCT 2023

Property development won’t be Brisbane’s only Olympic gold

As the Queensland capital prepares to host one of the world’s most coveted sporting events, one property expert...
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Hotspots 05 OCT 2023

Expanded media platform unveiled to support Australia’s cyber sector

Australia’s leading source of market intelligence and news for the cyber security sector, Cyber Security Connect, has...
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