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Hotspots 30 APR 2020

How will the 6-month moratorium on residential tenancy evictions work?

With the economic fallout from COVID-19, many tenants are worried about how they will be able to afford their rent....

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Finance 29 APR 2020

Big 4 cashed in on mortgage rate ‘lag period’: ACCC

The major banks clawed in millions from a delay between mortgage rate cut announcements and effective dates, the ACCC...

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Tax & Legal 29 APR 2020

Victorian rent relief protections may exclude SMSFs

Landlords owning property through an SMSF in Victoria may not be covered by the COVID-19 tenant protections that...

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Finance 29 APR 2020

Landlords getting the short end of the stick

The CEO of the REINSW has slammed state government efforts in protecting tenants amid the pandemic, saying banks are...

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Hotspots 28 APR 2020

Strata communities asked to compromise amid pandemic

As the whole world comes to a standstill amid a health crisis, strata communities face different challenges, including...

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Hotspots 28 APR 2020

ANZAC Day commemoration see auctions volumes fall

The number of auctions held across the combined capital cities fell to 431 in the week ending 26 April, down from the...

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Hotspots 28 APR 2020

Real estate industry deemed vital amid health crisis

As the world comes to a halt, proptechs have become a lifeline in supporting agents to maximise their time, grow...

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Finance 27 APR 2020

‘Stamp duty affects a whole industry’

Real estate sales trainer Tom Panos has responded to pleas for the government to cut stamp duty in a bid to stimulate...

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Tax & Legal 27 APR 2020

NSW Fair Trading clarifies short-term rental changes

NSW Fair Trading has issued a statement highlighting the new changes to strata laws that serve to help manage...

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Finance 27 APR 2020

Reason for rate cut lag revealed

The consumer watchdog has revealed the reason central to the decisions of Australia's big four banks to not always pass...

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Hotspots 24 APR 2020

Anzac Day weekend to see auction numbers fall

Auction activity is set to take another hit, with a lower number of homes expected to go under the hammer for the week...

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Finance 24 APR 2020

Regional housing boost ‘critical’

The Housing Industry Association has backed government plans that seek to provide greater support for first home buyers...

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Hotspots 24 APR 2020

Expert insights: Real estate agents can upskill through online learning

One leading Australian review, ratings and rankings website launches a learning series to help real estate agents...

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Tax & Legal 23 APR 2020

Emergency state parliamentary sittings prioritise housing

A number of state and territory governments are still working through their respective housing support and rental...

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Hotspots 23 APR 2020

Capital markets: Before and after COVID-19

Markets across Australia lifted in the first three months of 2020 but could struggle to maintain momentum throughout...

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Hotspots 23 APR 2020

Housing market ‘relatively resilient’ amid COVID-19

National housing values are yet to take a hit, despite the economic fallout of COVID-19 and restrictions placed on the...

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Finance 22 APR 2020

‘Inefficient, unreasonable, unfair’: REINSW slams stamp duty

The Real Estate Institute of NSW has called on the government to press ahead with a reduction to stamp duty, calling it...

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Tax & Legal 21 APR 2020

New bill seeks to protect tenants

The Victorian government is set to implement a range of temporary emergency measures, some of which will aim to protect...

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Hotspots 21 APR 2020

Changes to rental reform package ensure fair outcome: expert

Owners in Queensland strata communities are relieved by the state government’s backdown on its proposed rental relief...

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Hotspots 21 APR 2020

The state of commercial in FNQ

The impact of COVID-19 on the Far North Queensland commercial market has become clearer, with a new report providing...

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Hotspots 21 APR 2020

Update on Sydney rental vacancy rates

New research has provided an update on Sydney and surrounding areas’ rental vacancies for the month of March.

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Hotspots 20 APR 2020

Auction activity picks up in week-by-week comparison

The week ended 19 April 2020 saw a rise in capital city auctions; however, challenges remain set to impact clearance...

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Investor Strategy 20 APR 2020

Aussie passion for property remains

Australia’s passion for property remains, with new data released by realestate.com.au showing an influx in traffic...

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Tax & Legal 17 APR 2020

Tenants without JobKeeper can still seek rent relief

Commercial tenants that don’t qualify for JobKeeper but still want rent relief from their landlords can do so...

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Finance 16 APR 2020

Banks still required at rent relief table

While no reasonable landlord wants to evict a tenant, one industry professional has flagged that more needs to be done...