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Gordon Ramsay read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 16 Apr 2020
ACT government reiterates commitment to tenants and landlords
The ACT government has issued a statement expressing its commitment to Canberrans and local businesses who are struggling amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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agent landlord read icon 2 min read
Tax & Legal • 15 Apr 2020
‘Everyone matters in real estate, including landlords’
An Australian real estate body has called on the government to reconsider aspects of recently proposed measures set to impact renters and owners.
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investment scam read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 14 Apr 2020
Alarm bells raised on latest investment scam
Australians are urged to be vigilant against a new investment scam circulating in the Western Australian community.
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Airbnb declared illegal in NSW read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 06 Apr 2020
Airbnb declared illegal in NSW
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, market-leading service Airbnb has been declared illegal in NSW.
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Andrew Wallace MP read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 02 Apr 2020
Homelessness inquiry suspended
The House of Representatives standing committee on social policy and legal affairs has agreed to suspend its inquiry into homelessness in Australia in response to the...
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Gary Brickworth read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2020
Time is now to unlock ‘stored-away’ property wealth
A valuation and advisory firm has called on the government and regulators to work with financiers in unlocking existing equity in investment properties, noting it would...
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Real estate advertisments read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2020
Calls to class real estate as ‘essential’
In the event of further restrictions in response to the coronavirus, an industry group is calling for real estate services to be considered “essential” and allowed...
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Peter Koulizos read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 01 Apr 2020
Wage subsidy to ‘relieve financial pressure’ for tenants and landlords
The federal government’s recent JobKeeper wage subsidy is set to significantly help relieve rental and mortgage stress, according to the Property Investment...
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Government to screen all foreign investment read icon 1 min read
Tax & Legal • 31 Mar 2020
Government to screen all foreign investment
The government has introduced new regulations that will see all foreign investments in Australia screened for approval, regardless of the value or nature of the foreign...
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Top three tips on property tax read icon 4 min read
Tax & Legal • 25 Mar 2020
Expert advice: Top three tips on property tax
While property is widely considered as one of the most lucrative wealth-creation vehicles, experts remind investors of the financial responsibility that ultimately comes...
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