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Housing finance difficulties to continue to June 2019
Many property investors were impacted by a tighter lending environment during 2018 and one top economist expects that the situation will not ease until after June 2019.
FINANCE • Thu, 13 Dec 2018
Don’t let your tenant’s Christmas lights shine too brightly
With Christmas less than two weeks away, a reminder has been issued to landlords to ensure their tenants’ Christmas cheer doesn’t shine too brightly.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 13 Dec 2018
House prices see largest price drop for last 7 years
A property institute has claimed house prices have seen their largest drop since December 2011, giving buyers the opportunity to add to their portfolio.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Population growth challenge needs to combat skill shortages, says property expert
Following the NSW Premier’s plans to continue to address population growth, a property expert has stressed the importance for any proposals to be skill-based, rather than ...
TAX & LEGAL • Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Sydney in top 6 cities for ultra-prime property sales
A new ranking has placed Sydney in sixth place for the highest number of property sales worth more than US$25 million.
$850 yearly savings won with small mortgage changes, ACCC finds
A report by the ACCC has found that the pricing of residential mortgages by the major banks is too opaque, making it too time consuming for customers to compare mortgage ...
HOTSPOTS • Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Discounts of 7.3 per cent from vendors in Sydney market
This year’s holiday period is offering buyers prime conditions to find great deals, according to recent analysis.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 11 Dec 2018
‘Suck it up’ on tax changes investors told as 40% of rentals avoid negative gearing
A property expert has asked for investors to put any fears about the potential loss of negative gearing into context, and those that are still concerned to “suck it up”
TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 11 Dec 2018
The future of apartments: Talking exit signs
A new technology is being implemented in Sydney’s north-west that could tip off just what the future of apartment buildings will look like: exit signs and emergency ...