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Investors Face Tax Scrutiny
Investment property owners are being urged to pay close attention to proposed changes in the treatment of capital gains, particularly where valuations will be used to calculate the tax payable
Investment property owners are being urged to pay close attention to proposed changes in the treatment of capital gains, particularly where valuations will be used to calculate the tax payable
Australia’s housing shortage remains difficult to resolve, even when new construction approvals begin to improve. September brought a welcome increase in the number of homes receiving planning approval, but industry
Housing markets across the country are moving through a period of adjustment, but the downturn is not unfolding at the same pace everywhere. While prices have softened across much of
It’s easy to understand the attraction of the Sunshine Coast. Beaches, established communities, schools and an outdoor lifestyle appeal to families, professionals and retirees. But choosing a home involves more
One of the most common questions I hear from prospective buyers is whether now is a good time to buy in Brisbane. It’s understandable. Buying a home is a major
Mortgage holders across Australia are increasingly searching for ways to reduce their borrowing costs, with refinancing activity reaching record levels as higher interest rates continue to place pressure on household
Financial assistance from parents and grandparents is becoming an increasingly important pathway into the Australian property market, with growing numbers of older Australians transferring wealth to younger generations before it
Mortgage repayments are consuming a historically high proportion of household income across Australia, placing increasing financial pressure on homeowners following successive interest rate increases. New analysis reveals that repayment burdens
The traditional Australian dream of owning a detached home on a quarter-acre block is gradually giving way to a growing preference for smaller residential properties, as buyers search for more
The cost of constructing residential property continues to increase across Australia, creating further challenges for homebuyers, builders and developers already managing higher expenses. New figures from property data group Cotality
The residential construction sector continues to face difficult market conditions, with new home sales falling to their lowest quarterly level in 18 months. Although September delivered a modest monthly improvement,
Australia’s rental market has recorded a modest improvement in available housing, although vacancy rates remain exceptionally low across most capital cities. New figures suggest rental conditions may be beginning to