Juliet Helmke

The often overlooked selling point in homes built after 2010

New data from CoreLogic has shown a big benefit to newer builds.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Examining the market impact of SA’s stamp duty shake-up

A change to the state’s first home buyer policy in the June 2024 budget has already had substantial flow-on effects, according to new data.

TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 06 Nov 2024

Are Qld’s record low vacancy rates a ‘new normal’?

The state’s vacancy rates remained at the extremely tight level of 1 per cent over the September quarter.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 05 Nov 2024

Why Sydney values dropped over October

Sydney home values haven’t seen a decrease since January 2023, but new market dynamics have caused a slight change this spring.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Victoria's rental reforms refresh concerns of investor exodus

The Victorian government has said it will pursue a raft of rental policy changes, including banning no-fault evictions and capping the cost of lease terminations.

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 31 Oct 2024

No-fault evictions out as Victoria reveals new rental reforms

The state has announced it will move to outlaw the practice of “no-fault” evictions and cap the amount a tenant can be charged for breaking a lease.

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 31 Oct 2024

‘A bad tax’: Housing Minister says stamp duty should be axed

Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has made it clear she’s no fan of states and territories’ current property tax settings.

TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 22 Oct 2024

What’s happening with vacancy rates?

CoreLogic has reported a turnaround in the rental trend witnessed at the beginning of 2024.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 17 Oct 2024

Should Parliament have more power in setting mortgage rules?

The shadow assistant minister for home ownership has argued for MPs to play a greater role in mortgage regulation.

FINANCE • Thu, 17 Oct 2024