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Jun 9, 2022

The Economy

Markets

Construction

Sales of new homes fell in May by 5.5 per cent - HIA

“New home sales fell by 5.5 per cent in May compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

Jun 8, 2022

The Economy

Housing and rental affordability continue to fall - REIA

Housing and rental affordability have declined across Australia as limited stock levels, inflation and interest rates rises continue to create trepidation in the market, the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Housing Affordability Report has found.

Jun 7, 2022

The Economy

Higher costs for essentials & debt a ‘double whammy’ for households - CoreLogic

Tim Lawless, CoreLogic Research Director give his commentary on the housing market and RBA's decision to raise the cash rate.

Jun 7, 2022

The Economy

No need for auctions to go into winter hibernation

REIQ's Auctioneer of the Year David Holmes gives his opinion on the traditional downturn in auction activity over winter, and why it's unnecessary.

Jun 7, 2022

The Economy

Tax

Order your tax depreciation schedule before it’s too late - BMT Depreciation

With the end of the financial year here, it’s time to organise your tax depreciation schedule.

Jun 6, 2022

The Economy

Markets

Knight Frank launches Global Cities Index research

Knight Frank has launched its Global Residential Cities and House Price research for Q1 2022.

Jun 6, 2022

The Economy

Downsizer.com welcomes lower age for superannuation downsizing incentives

Downsizer, an Australian proptech venture developing innovative solutions for the property downsizing market, has welcomed the proposed changes to the superannuation rules for the downsizer contribution

Jun 6, 2022

How a medical doctor became a property entrepreneur and built three businesses

Walton Chu began his working life as a medical doctor in China, today he is the CEO of three businesses - TeamLink, Home789 and UFN.

Jun 6, 2022

Factoring climate risk into property development

Mickael Roger of PropHero talks about why investors should also be thinking about climate risk.

Jun 6, 2022

The Economy

Markets

John McGrath – Renovated homes in demand as new builds and renovations delayed

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, with a shortage of raw materials and tradie labour along with rising costs, renovating or building a new home has become challenging.