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Rent caps Australia: 80% back them, but what do they do?

A new poll says four in five Australians want rents capped or frozen. The harder question is who pays when supply tightens.

WA pre-sale scheme: a $250m backstop shifts risk, not the bank test

A $250m fund aims to help WA apartment developers reach construction finance. Whether it adds homes depends on who ends up carrying the risk.

Foreign investor property tax Victoria: Labor flags a review

Labor says it will review Victoria's two overseas-buyer taxes if re-elected. The harder question is whether that brings in new homes or just more bidders.

Victorian reserve price laws: who gains when sellers show their hand

Some Melbourne vendors are already publishing reserves under new state laws. In a falling market, that could change who holds the power at auction.

Victoria just changed the rules on mid-rise apartments, and suburbs may never feel the same

Victoria’s latest housing move looks technical on the surface. In practice, it could redraw the balance between growth and local resistance.

Labor’s Budget Split Is Now Out in the Open, and Investors Should Pay Attention

One message from Canberra says restraint. The other says intervention. Buried inside that split is the part property investors should be watching.

CGT shake-up talk is back, and it's messing with investor timing

Budget rumours and tax chatter can paralyse buyers. Here’s what a CGT discount change might do, the sneaky supply side-effect many miss, and why land sell-offs could reshape a few local pockets.

Proposed Super Tax: What It Means for Property Investors

Understanding the implications of taxing unrealised gains in superannuation 

Smart Tax Strategies for Australian Property Investors in 2025

Optimise Your Property Investments with Effective Tax Planning
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The Planning Change Set to Reshape Sydney Property Investment

How NSW's low and mid-rise policy is creating once-in-a-decade opportunities for savvy investors

What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Aussie Property Investors

Rate cuts, borrowing power, and the real estate ripple effect in 2025

How to Find a Good Buyer Agent

If you're looking for a good buyer's agent in Australia, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss what...

Should You Build or Buy Your Australian Home?

When it comes to owning a home, most people are conflicted about buying an already established home or building their dream home from scratch....

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