Stamp duty vs. land tax: which one would cost you more?
The NSW government's plan to abolish stamp duty in favour of a broad-based land tax is a bid to remove one of the major hurdles people face if they want
The best new developments in southeast Queensland: The up-and-coming development hubs
New developments in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are making the most of planned or newly completed infrastructure, setting up residential centres in exciting new locations. From riverfront inner-city living to
CBA predicts 2021 Aussie house price boom of 8 per cent
Commonwealth Bank reported its profits on Wednesday, and they made a cool $5 billion in the last six months alone. Revenues were around $12 billion, costs were a bit over $6
Banks pressuring customers to make unrealistic loan repayments as deferrals end
Borrowers are being pressured by banks to make "significant, bulk" payments as loan deferrals begin wrapping up. Key points: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority says repayment deferrals must end on March 31The
Australia’s mortgage distress hotspot revealed as end of JobKeeper scheme looms
The financial impact of hard lockdowns on Australian households has been revealed in data provided exclusively to 7.30, with Victoria shown to have more outstanding mortgage deferrals than any other
Gold Coast crisis accommodation in shortage due to ‘absolutely crazy’ rental market
The Gold Coast's surging property market and dwindling vacancy rates have "overwhelmed" crisis accommodation, with one charity struggling to find rental properties for those facing homelessness or escaping domestic violence. Key
NSW government given an ‘F’ for property
In a 2020 report card, the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has awarded the state government a “fail” for its role in promoting the property market. While REINSW
Gold Coasters struggle to find a home as rental vacancies dry up
ANNA Hartmann has been desperately seeking a home to rent with her teenage daughters for more than six months. The single mum-of-two refuses to give up even after repeated knockbacks as
What’s ahead for the Australian Property Markets + 2021 Housing Market Forecasts | Property Insiders
The pieces to the property puzzle are falling into place and our property markets are on the move and will perform strongly in 2021. Last October in our regular Property Insider