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Gap Between House and Apartment Prices at an All-Time High
House prices across Australia boomed in 2020 and 2021, pushing the gap between house and apartment prices to an all-time high. However, the most recent
Latest Census Stats for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland
The 2021 Census figures have been released, and they provide an interesting snapshot of the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland areas. Read on to find
Record Regional Rent Rises for Investment Property Owners
According to the latest figures from Domain, tenant rent in some regional areas of New South Wales has increased by up to 30% over the
Will You Be Better Off with the Annual Property Tax?
Should you pay your stamp (transfer) duty upfront if you’re a first home buyer, or opt for a smaller annual property tax instead? That’s the
Rising Interest Rates: Is It Time to Refinance?
The Reserve Bank has just raised interest rates for the third consecutive month. That makes it a good time to explore your refinance options. You
Migration from Cities to Regional Areas Doubles in Two Years
The latest data from the Regional Australia Institute shows that more and more Australians are making sea and tree changes to regional areas. The majority
New First Home Buyer Shared Equity Scheme
New South Wales Treasurer Matt Kean announced a new first home buyer shared equity scheme in the State Budget this week. This scheme is in
Transfer Duty May Be Phased Out in New South Wales for First Home Buyers
New South Wales Treasurer Matt Kean has announced a major proposed change to transfer duty for first home buyers in the State Budget. Read on
Help on the Way for New South Wales First Home Buyers
New South Wales Premier Dom Perrottet has flagged a new scheme that will help New South Wales first home buyers. The new scheme will be
Early 2022 Regional Property Trends
We’re only a month into the new year, but it’s been a strong start in regional property markets. This continues its strong performance in 2021,
The Tax Benefits of Investment Properties
If you’re thinking of buying an investment property, it’s important to understand the tax benefits. There are different tax rules for investment properties compared to
2021 Australian Investment Property Stats
Buying an investment property can be a great way to secure your financial future, which is why so many Australians become landlords. 2021 was a
