Well I’m confused…
Do we need more or less housing? In the heavy weight title fight for “housing needs” we have in the red corner “Affordable Housing” wanting...
30 November, 2017
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Property Tax
Apartment market shake up
If you are thinking about buying an apartment “off the plan” you better hurry as one of the key financial incentives is about to disappear....
23 June, 2017
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Twist to stamp duty for “off the plan” sales
The changes to Victorian stamp duty laws coming into effect on 1st July will shake up the investment metrics of buying a new apartment “off...
10 April, 2017
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Who do you think is right?
There are two very conflicting stories running on the housing market. A. Homes are unaffordable B. There is a large supply of apartments So which one is...
24 January, 2017
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At last!!! The country killer might go.
You know that feeling like screaming into the wind. Experts for years have been advising any government that will listen that stamp duty is a major...
05 April, 2016
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Is there a smart property tax solution?
Lately we have seen the negative gearing debate rage. Current sentiment is “no change”, but it is interesting to see the arguments run, all of...
22 March, 2016
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Why stamp duty is a country killer!
In the current debate on tax reform we need to put stamp duty on the table. It's commonly regarded as a draconian and inequitable tax....
31 August, 2015
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Negative Gearing change would hit tenants
There has been lots of discussion lately about potential changes to negative gearing. It would need to be a very brave (read, secure) government to...
20 July, 2015
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