1 min read Finance 08 MAY 2020 Why it’s time to get rid of stamp duty Older Australians are living in their home years longer than is suitable for them, or their stage of life, because they... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 07 MAY 2020 FHB lending strong pre-COVID-19 New data has shown that finance for new homes rose over the March quarter, with first home buyers accounting for 37... READ NOW
1 min read Finance 06 MAY 2020 Landlords missing out by failing to claim deduction A number of landlords could be missing out on thousands of dollars by not claiming a deduction, according to a tax... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 06 MAY 2020 Sydney clearance rates ‘have fallen off a cliff’ Australia’s largest city has seen auction clearance rates dive from above 80 per cent into the 30 per cent in a mere... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 05 MAY 2020 ‘Amazing resilience’: REISA applauds state’s real estate efforts The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has commended the state’s real estate market, noting that new figures... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 05 MAY 2020 Victorian vacancy rates improve A slight easing has hit the Victorian rental market as vacancy rates see some improvement. READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 05 MAY 2020 Amid pandemic: Property market experiences surge in off-market listings In light of the ongoing health crisis, experts found that housing stock in the market is substantially higher than... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 MAY 2020 Auction withdrawal rates to ‘normalise’ While auction volumes remain low, withdrawal rates are beginning to normalise and are likely to continue to do so over... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 04 MAY 2020 Building approvals see steady activity Building approvals have recorded a steady increase in the March 2020 quarter, new research has found. READ NOW
3 min read Hotspots 01 MAY 2020 Expert insights: Building a professional team for property investment At a time of uncertainty, the professional sector of the property market will be the lifeline of home owners and the... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 01 MAY 2020 Top 5 rental markets hit hardest by COVID-19 New research has offered insight into the rental markets that are being most and least impacted by the COVID-19... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 30 APR 2020 Slight increase tipped for auction activity The number of homes set to go under the hammer this week is set to increase on the week prior, according to new... READ NOW
4 min read 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.... READ NOW
2 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
2 min read 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... READ NOW
2 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
1 min read 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... READ NOW
4 min read 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... READ NOW