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Finance • 01 FEB 2024

How reservicing your loan could be key in this climate

Mortgage prison doesn’t have to be a financial sentence, according to one mortgage broker.

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Finance • 31 JAN 2024

Latest on inflation – is a rate cut in the works?

The latest inflationary figures are painting a promising picture for the likelihood of a lower cash rate coming sooner rather than later in 2024.

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Investor Strategy • 31 JAN 2024

Using history to make tomorrow’s investment decisions

History is an asset to property investors; the trick is using it to your advantage.

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Investor Strategy • 30 JAN 2024

Which state has Australia’s best performing economy?

It’s the first time this particular state has come out on top, according to the latest CommSec State of the States report.

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Investor Strategy • 19 JAN 2024

‘No threat to residents’ in Macquarie Park apartment building

The building commissioner has released a statement to reiterate that a defect in a Sydney apartment block poses no danger to residents.

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Tax & Legal • 16 JAN 2024

Are you taxed on income or capital account for your property transactions, and what difference does it make?

There are three ways in which profits from land transactions may be taxed:

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Finance • 11 JAN 2024

Cash rate reduction could be on the cards in 2024

Home buyers and mortgage holders may be able to expect a drop in the cash rate over the coming year, if the latest inflationary indicators are anything to go by.

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Tax & Legal • 11 JAN 2024

Call to lift stamp duty concession thresholds by $250k in Qld

The 'lazy tax' needs an update in the Sunshine State, according to a prominent real estate CEO.

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Tax & Legal • 11 JAN 2024

Council rate increases to be capped in Victoria

The state government is looking to reduce pressures on household budgets over the coming two years.

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Investor Strategy • 09 JAN 2024

Crucial deadline looms for foreign owners of Victorian property

Foreign purchasers of real estate in Victoria may need to make important notifications by mid-January where their property is vacant, cautions HLB Mann Judd.

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Investor Strategy • 08 JAN 2024

The 8 ways a buyer’s agent can assist in property transactions

From scouting for your first property to growing your portfolio, buyer’s agents can help you navigate the complexities of real estate investing.

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Investor Strategy • 03 JAN 2024

SPI’s top 10 podcasts for 2023

What did our listeners enjoy the most across the year? We unpack the 10 biggest podcasts of 2023.

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Investor Strategy • 03 JAN 2024

What is stopping Australians from property investing?

In spite of economic downturns, real estate remains a robust investment vehicle, endowing the investor with protection against inflation.

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Investor Strategy • 22 DEC 2023

Just how stressful is buying a property in Australia?

As Australia’s property investment landscape grows more complex, it becomes worthwhile to gauge how stressful it can get in the business and assess if you are up for...

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Investor Strategy • 21 DEC 2023

Drop in vacancy rates ‘no cause for Christmas cheer’

The latest data reveals a decade-low rental vacancy situation is stirring in Sydney.

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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 than 10 years.

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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 established home market.

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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 complaints were lodged by the home owners.

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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 optimistic.

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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 products.

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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 cranny of the real estate business all by themselves.

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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 opt for a buyer’s agent.

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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 damage due to bushfire events over the coming...

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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 2016 and 2022.

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