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Finance 27 MAR 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 consumers expect house prices to keep rising

New consumer sentiment data has shown a slight improvement in housing-related sentiment over the past month.
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Finance 27 MAR 2024

‘Shrinkflation’ hits kitchen and bathrooms renovation market

The cost-of-living crisis and higher construction costs are leading to smaller kitchens and less bathrooms in new...
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Tax & Legal 27 MAR 2024

ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance

More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as they allegedly reported certain...
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Investor Strategy 27 MAR 2024

It’s time to rethink the Australian Dream

Is Australia’s obsession with home ownership stuck in the past?
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Investor Strategy 26 MAR 2024

4-year forecast projects 28% rise in apartment rents

Australia’s major cities are tipped to see huge rental growth in high-density dwellings.
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Finance 26 MAR 2024

FHB grants obsolete amid construction crunch

Western Australia’s First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is irrelevant when there are no homes to be had, a buyer’s agent...
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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Nearly 90% of Aussie markets have seen prices leap

The national median home price has jumped a whopping 8.9 per cent since last February to hit an all-time high.
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Tax & Legal 25 MAR 2024

NSW review into land acquisition is underway

The state government has begun public consultations into the compulsory acquisition of private land.
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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Will ‘build-to-rent’ schemes fix Australia’s housing crisis? 

As build-to-rent schemes become further established in Australia, it’s necessary to question who ultimately benefits...
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Investor Strategy 25 MAR 2024

Strategies to maximise your commercial property value

As the national economic outlook continues to ebb and flow, it’s important to know the ways you can get the most out...
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Investor Strategy 22 MAR 2024

Rule-breaking rental providers the target of Victoria’s new taskforce

Landlords who break the law will have to answer to the state’s new team dedicated to eliminating “dodgy”...
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Tax & Legal 22 MAR 2024

Qld moves forward on rental bidding ban

The Miles government has introduced a bill to ban rental bidding, establish a portable bond scheme, and protect tenant...
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Hotspots 22 MAR 2024

Vines and valleys: The perks of Caversham, WA

This picturesque Swan Valley suburb is a hotspot for families after a slice of the good life.
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Investor Strategy 22 MAR 2024

Sydney ranks 4th for global sales above $15m

The NSW capital is among the top cities worldwide for residential sales described as “super prime”.
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Finance 21 MAR 2024

WA continues reign as cheapest state 

The state has remained Australia’s most affordable state despite a measurable increase in the portion of income...
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Investor Strategy 21 MAR 2024

Beware ‘unethical’ buyers’ agents

Australia’s leading industry body for buyer’s agents has revealed the red flags to watch out for when separating...
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Tax & Legal 21 MAR 2024

Victoria takes next step in abolishing stamp duty for businesses

From 1 July 2024, commercial and industrial properties in Victoria will no longer pay stamp duty.
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Investor Strategy 20 MAR 2024

Are Darwin’s strong yields set to grow stronger?

Long known as a honeypot for investors after high rental returns, Darwin is set to benefit from a $16 billion...
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Investor Strategy 20 MAR 2024

How to protect tenants from ‘unliveable’ indoor heat

Last summer was one of the hottest on record, and things are only expected to get worse. But a few simple changes can...
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Investor Strategy 18 MAR 2024

How much money could energy-efficient retrofits save in WA?

The cost breakdown of a recent energy efficiency upgrade proposal shows that thousands could be saved on individual...
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Investor Strategy 18 MAR 2024

February rental figures bring fresh concern

Australia’s rental landscape grew even more challenging for the country’s prospective tenants in February.
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Tax & Legal 18 MAR 2024

WA builder’s rego renewal axed

A Perth construction company’s registration has been cancelled on financial grounds, leaving 13 projects unfinished.
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Investor Strategy 15 MAR 2024

Asbestos safety course now free for anyone in Australia

A free asbestos awareness course is currently being offered by the NSW government to educate Australians about the...
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Investor Strategy 14 MAR 2024

The surprising reason Perth unit prices are on the rise

The price between houses and units is shrinking across the country. In Perth, new data reveals why homes in...
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Investor Strategy 14 MAR 2024

How to pet-proof your property

Five states and territories have launched reforms making it harder for landlords to say no to pets. Here’s how to get...
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