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Eligible Australians can now apply for the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme, a shared equity initiative designed to make home ownership more achievable.…
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As new minimum standards start to gain traction, so too are expectations that landlords — at least in part — cover the cost of meeting them.
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The shared equity scheme means from tomorrow, the Australian government will join the purchasing process for eligible first home buyers.
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It’s home to business moguls, near exclusive private schools and has harbour views, and has now taken the crown as Australia’s most expensive street.
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When flipping a home becomes a business: how to evade the ATO's radar (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
Many renovators don’t realise their property flip can be taxed as business income, as opposed to a capital gain.
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Home buyer hopefuls who can borrow more money than a year ago due to three interest rate cuts may find the extra cash will not help them get ahead.
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The big four bank has ditched its forecast for rate cuts in early 2026, warning mortgage holders face an extended period of high interest rates.
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Property values have climbed to record levels with strong annual growth, but the pace is slowing as stretched affordability forces buyers to rethink their optio…
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Cotality's national Home Value Index rose 1 per cent in November as property prices continued to climb, particularly in mid-sized capital cities.
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Regulator announces 20 per cent cap on share of new lending banks can do on mortgages worth more than six times borrower’s income.
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Inflation hike extinguishes hope of another interest rate cut this year (Australian Property Investor Magazine)
The inflation beast that the RBA thought it had tamed has reawakened and it spells bad news for homeowners and renters alike.
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Dwelling prices are tipped to surge as much as 16 per cent in Perth and by almost as much in Brisbane and Adelaide next year.
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