New NSW tool sparks stamp duty v land tax decision-making
A new online calculator from the NSW government aims to assist first home buyers enter home ownership.
TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 11 Oct 2022
Rent increases stall despite vacancy rates at record lows
CoreLogic’s Quarterly Rental Review for Q3 2022 indicates that vacancy rates continue to plummet, this time reaching record lows.
FINANCE • Tue, 11 Oct 2022
Construction costs hit 20-year high with no reprieve in sight
New data from CoreLogic for the third quarter of 2022 has indicated the severity of the construction cost crisis plaguing Australia.
FINANCE • Mon, 10 Oct 2022
Mortgage prison looms with Sydney prices set to drop nearly 200k
Since peaking in January 2022, Sydney’s house prices have declined significantly, and new data from RateCity predict this trend to continue through to next year’s ...
FINANCE • Fri, 07 Oct 2022
The ‘Great Australian Dream’ still alive among Gen Z
Bankwest’s latest Home Truths research has indicated that Generation Z buyers are set to grow in prominence, particularly in Western Australia.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 06 Oct 2022
Improper plumbing lands WA landlord in hot water
A landlord from Lesmurdie, Western Australia, has copped a fine for connecting a new water supply at a rental property without adequate qualifications.
TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 06 Oct 2022
RBA rate hikes set to continue record-high levels of refinancing
According to RateCity, Australia’s “refinancing boom” is set to remain in place for at least a few more months.
FINANCE • Wed, 05 Oct 2022
Value declines slowed down during September
The first month of spring saw the rate of reduction in national home prices ease, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value Index (HVI).
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 05 Oct 2022
Latest cash rate decision to further fuel financial fire
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to implement a sixth consecutive cash rate increase will add further burden to the pockets of everyday Australians, ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 04 Oct 2022
