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Scam tradies on the rise in NSW

Con artists posing as tradespeople are “active in NSW right now”, the state’s Fair Trading has warned.

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No ‘silver bullet’ for housing found in Victorian parliamentary inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s rental and housing affordability crisis delivered mixed opinions on stamp...

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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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ACT launches a new planning system

Canberra has introduced a new Planning Act for the first time in 15 years, in what the government has described as “a...

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Planning reforms put 100k-plus new homes in the radar in NSW

The amended planning laws could deliver 112,000 new homes across Greater Sydney, the Hunter, the Central Coast and the...

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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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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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‘Bitumen bandits’ spotted in South Australia

South Australians have been warned to stay on the alert after reports of scam tradies have surfaced.

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Qld government doubles grant for first home buyers

The Palaszczuk government has raised the First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 in a bid to ease cost-of-living pressures.

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Qld reforms make it easier for body corporates to sell up

New laws in the Sunshine State look to protect unit owners and body corporates dealing with deteriorating properties,...

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Granny flats get the green light in Victoria

By December 2023, it will be much easier for Victorians to build a “small second home” on their property.

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Canberra expands stamp duty exemption

The ACT government’s stamp duty concession will now apply to off-the-plan properties valued up to $800,000.

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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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Greens threaten 650% rate increase on Brisbane landlords

As part of the party’s push to win the city’s 2024 mayoral election, it has promised increased rate hikes for...

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ACT developer under fire for multiple business failures

A property developer party to the failure of five companies has received a two-year suspension from managing...

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WA extends stamp duty relief

Eligible property buyers in Western Australia can now claim a stamp duty reduction on apartments that are under...

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Energy-efficient rental updates to attract tax write-off under new proposal

In an effort to lower energy costs for renters and contribute to reducing the use of fossil fuels, a federal MP has...

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Explained: Victoria’s expanded tax on vacant properties

Describing it as a “financial incentive” for investors who rent out homes or develop land, the Victorian government...

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Investor concerns mount over Victorian land tax

With the Victorian government introducing new levies, an investor has sounded the alarms on how this could impact...

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‘Think again’ before fudging property reporting, ATO warns investors

Sellers are incorrectly claiming capital gains exemptions on properties that have served other purposes than primary...

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