1 min read Tax & Legal 19 MAY 2020 WA government rolls out new service to combat tenancy issues The Western Australian government has launched a new service that aims to help tenants and landlords resolve COVID-19... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 19 MAY 2020 Signs point positive for auction clearance rates Auction clearance rates have strengthened in the past week, despite activity remaining below average year-on-year. READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 18 MAY 2020 Is negative gearing still a winning strategy? Property investors who have used negative gearing as a way to lower their tax burden are being found out in a depressed... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 18 MAY 2020 How COVID-19 has impacted tourism hotspots New research has revealed the impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on Queensland’s tourism property markets. READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 18 MAY 2020 What property investors should know before tax time There are important considerations to be made for property investors pre-tax time, an expert has highlighted. READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 15 MAY 2020 What makes Douglas Shire the ‘most resilient’ region? Last week, Douglas Shire was highlighted as the most resilient region on Australia’s east coast. Learn why. READ NOW
2 min read Tax & Legal 15 MAY 2020 CCI failings to cost lenders $160m ASIC has facilitated over $160 million in remediation payments to over 430,000 customers who have been sold “junk... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 MAY 2020 Queensland reports ‘solid’ rental stats Fresh research coming out of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has shown a relatively stable start for... READ NOW
2 min read Finance 15 MAY 2020 New lender to enter the mortgage space Two ex-Westpac group executives have teamed up to create a new digital home loan provider, successfully closing a $33... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 MAY 2020 Top 12 ‘resilient’ regions revealed New research has pinpointed the 12 most resilient regions across Australia’s east coast. READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 15 MAY 2020 Auction activity to remain subdued before uptick The number of homes set to go under the hammer this week remains low, with the lifting of bans on on-site auctions and... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 14 MAY 2020 Hot Property: Biggest headlines from the week that was 1 Isolation restrictions begin to lift, sentiment improves as experts look to life post-pandemic, and the pushing back of... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 14 MAY 2020 New home building to contract The number of new homes being sold has fallen 22.8 per cent since the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions, creating... READ NOW
3 min read Tax & Legal 14 MAY 2020 Tax tips for property investors affected by COVID-19 While tax isn’t necessarily on people’s minds at the moment, Adam O’Grady, assistant commissioner from the ATO,... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 13 MAY 2020 WA stops land tax for aged care residents Western Australian home owners who are required to move into full-time care will soon be exempt from land tax on their... READ NOW
1 min read Tax & Legal 12 MAY 2020 Real estate body applauds return of on-site auctions and open inspections The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has backed the state government’s decision to allow on-site property... READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 12 MAY 2020 Foreign investors headstrong on Aussie real estate New research has provided an update on the amount of foreign investment going into Australia’s real estate market. READ NOW
2 min read Hotspots 11 MAY 2020 Expert insight: Tips for business success amid health crisis As people navigate a world with new restrictions, business leaders are going “corona-loco” – constantly feeling... READ NOW
1 min read Hotspots 08 MAY 2020 Record low rates encouraging refinancers: mortgage experts Mortgage holders are encouraged to refinance and take advantage of some of the best home loan rates in decades as the... READ NOW
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