Insight
As the rental landscape evolves, so, too, do the duties of property owners. Starting on 19 May this year, landlords in NSW will see a shift in their responsibilities, due to a suite of reforms that were recently legislated. In October last year, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (NSW) was also passed, which included other vitalRead More
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Imagine this: You’re ready to step into the housing market, but the door feels firmly shut because strict home loan rules are holding you back. Now, picture that door opening just a crack, giving you – and tens of thousands of others – a shot at getting a mortgage. Sounds promising, right? That’s the visionRead More
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Australia’s construction industry saw fluctuations in project activities throughout February 2025, according to CoreLogic’s Construction Monthly Report. In February, 1,416 new projects were identified, a slight dip from January’s 1,450. The 12-month comparison shows a 3.7 per cent decrease in new projects, with the estimated value totalling $21.1 billion. Civil engineering projects claimed the lion’sRead More
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Australian property values have staged a remarkable comeback, hitting record highs in March, according to the latest CoreLogic’s Hedonic Home Value Index. National values rose by 0.4 per cent for the month, marking a second consecutive month of recovery after a brief decline. The growth was widespread, spanning almost all capital cities and regional areas,Read More
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One of the key initiatives of the 2024/2025 Federal Budget is the expansion of the Help to Buy program, which has been allocated approximately $800 million to make the scheme more accessible. By raising property price and income caps, the program aims to assist around 40,000 Australian households in achieving homeownership. Under the initiative, eligibleRead More
