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Apr 22, 2015

The Economy

Markets

Offshore buyers surge

Weak dollar spurs foreign property surge in the first quarter of 2015.

Apr 22, 2015

No stamp duty - and no land tax

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia and the Real Estate Institute of Australia argue for an adjusted GST to replace stamp duty revenues.

Apr 21, 2015

Tax

Politics

Scrap stamp duty, says Property Council

In submission to the South Australian government, Property Council calls for stamp duty to be abolished.

Apr 21, 2015

Markets

People

Tips from a buyer's agent

"Your dream home might not have the postcode you imagine, but it might have an extra bedroom, larger garden or newer kitchen and a higher value or rental yield further down the track."

Apr 17, 2015

The Economy

Markets

Melbourne's inner suburbs hit new median

The median house price of a house in Melbourne's inner suburbs tops $1.1 million.

Apr 17, 2015

PM won't change negative gearing

Negative gearing will not be changed as part of the government's tax reforms.

Apr 14, 2015

Bank cuts home loan rates

In a competitive mortgage market, Adelaide Bank cuts its variable rates.

Apr 13, 2015

The Economy

Mortgages

More parents guaranteeing home loans

Would you guarantee a home loan for your children or grandchildren?

Apr 10, 2015

BLOG

The long awaited tax review

If stamp duties are abolished the forgone revenue will need to be replaced by a higher GST, as advocated by REIA, or by a land tax which was advocated by the Henry Review.