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A crackdown by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner could see businesses fined up to $66,000 if their privacy policies fail to meet legal stand…
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Home prices across Australia rose by an average $71,400 in 2025, marking the strongest year of growth since 2021.
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As investor demand builds and supply remains tight, 2026 presents a narrowing but still achievable pathway into the property market for new investors.
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A Hollywood star has chosen Dutch-Australian designer Joost Bakker to build his dream eco-home in northern NSW.
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If you want a grand trophy home for Christmas, there’s never been a better time to buy, according to one expert.
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From Perth’s breakout surge to Melbourne’s sluggish year, Australia’s capital city property markets diverged sharply in 2025, setting the stage for a more selec…
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A new report from Domain reveals exactly which neighbourhoods Australians were most interested in over the past year
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Liquidators allege millions were moved to director-linked entities before Lion Property Group collapsed owing investors $122.5m, as ASIC and police assess poten…
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Home sellers are more likely to make a profit now than at any time in the past two decades.
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Property prices moved higher by about 8 per cent this year and forecasts suggest we could see the market gain another 10 per cent in 2026.
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Investors wanting to do well in commercial property next year will need to take a targeted approach to asset class and location when making acquisitions.
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Build-to-rent demand and capital are strong, but rising costs, labour shortages and weak construction productivity mean feasibility, not funding, will determine…
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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