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Capital Gains Tax Changes Risk a Bigger Housing Backfire

A narrow start-up carve-out is alarming investors as housing tax reforms redirect demand. The real test is whether capital leaves, shifts or builds.
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Negative Gearing New Builds Could Crowd Out First-Home Buyers

Investor demand is shifting towards new homes, but the tax incentive designed to lift supply could squeeze first-home buyers first.
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Foreign Property Tax Deductions Hide a Bigger Issue

Offshore owners are claiming substantial Australian rental deductions, but the headline numbers leave a critical policy question unanswered.
Market Signals

Melbourne Property Investors Are Quitting Rentals Fast

More landlords are selling into first-home buyer demand. The question is whether Melbourne’s rental market can absorb the shift.
Market Signals

First-home buyers retreat as Labor’s tax gamble bites

Loan demand is falling when policy was meant to clear the path. The bigger question is whether confidence returns before prices reset.
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What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Aussie Property Investors

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