The unethical practice of charging “fees for no service” will come to an end, mortgage brokers may lose the incentives that make many of them work for the banks rather than their clients, people making dodgy car loans and selling worthless funeral insurance will be pushed towards the exit, and a last-resort compensation scheme […]

If a rental property becomes unliveable after a natural disaster After a natural disaster (e.g. cyclone, severe storms, flooding, bushfires) property managers/owners and tenants should talk to each other as soon as possible to discuss the state of the property. If the property is unliveable or damaged, they will need to work out if any […]

Across Australia, there are many legislation and reform changes taking place to ensure that tenants renting properties are living in homes that meets minimum housing standards, as well as having fair renting rights. Most investors who are maintaining their properties and acting in accordance with the fair renting rights, will not be affected by these […]

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There has been a lot of focus and talk in the media of widespread national tenancy reforms in many states. If you own investment property/s in New South Wales, Victoria or Queensland, there are changes happening on how tenants live out their tenancy, which will potentially expand to other states. There has been feedback from […]

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Labor has dismissed federal government analysis showing the highest concentrations of negatively geared properties are in opposition-held electorates, accusing Treasurer Josh Frydenberg of lying about its policy. Tax Office data showed about 1.3 million Australians negatively gear investment properties, including about 640,000 who live in Coalition-held electorates and 570,000 in Labor-held seats.

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As the Wentworth by-election looms this Saturday, its former member Malcolm Turnbull will likely be watching intently. Our former Prime Minister could comfortably stay tuned from any number of his slick residences around the world, which span from Australia to New York. Turnbull was once Co-Chairman at Goldman and Sachs and his healthy income no […]

IT IS certain to be a key argument in next year’s federal election. This morning the government reignited the constantly simmering debate over negative gearing, accusing Labor of launching a “reckless attack” on the property market. The opposition has vowed to limit negative gearing to newly built homes and halve the 50 per cent capital […]

If you’ve owned your home for a number of years, it’s time for a quick refresher course to know how you’re placed in the current market. Recent years have seen plenty of changes in both the property market and the mortgage market. So if you’re thinking of upgrading to your next home, it’s worth taking […]

There is a lot riding on the policy recommendations from the banking royal commission, not least of which is the stability of the Australian property market, according to some respected analysts. Independent economist Saul Eslake said there was potential for the royal commission’s recommendations to have what economists refer to as “unintended consequences”. The unintended […]

Australian households are stuck in a rut, and young people are confronting the double-whammy of stagnating incomes and surging home prices. Those are the key financial concerns that arise out of Australia’s most comprehensive household survey. Known as HILDA — the survey of Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia — it has been tracking […]

  An alarming 80 per cent of property owners are underinsured according to data from the Insurance Council of Australia. There are many home owners and investors that are unaware that they may be underinsured. It is important to regularly review your insurance policies to ensure that you are adequately covered, and the policy terms […]

What is the Australian Dream? It’s a dream that has been passed down through the generations – one day, we will grow up and own a house with a backyard. We have been almost conditioned to believe in The Australian Dream, but in recent years, it has done more harm than good. With the desire […]

BILLIONAIRE Clive Palmer has splashed $12 million on a luxurious Mermaid Beach property, marking the Gold Coast’s highest sale this year. It was by chance the businessman came across the four-level Hamptons-style home on Millionaire’s Row, which belonged to developer John Potter. Tony Velissariou, of Tony V Real Estate, was the one who suggested Mr Palmer take […]

I’m commonly told: ‘I know I need to declutter, but I just don’t know where to start’. This is a totally understandable feeling if everywhere you look is cluttered. Wondering where to begin? Look no further. These are my top five tips on how to get any space decluttered – keep these in mind anytime […]

A major infrastructure project which will enable future development in Mareeba is now complete. Mayor Tom Gilmore said the upgrade of the town’s wastewater reticulation network at Kenneally Road was critical for future growth and development. “Faster than expected population growth means sewerage systems in Mareeba have reached capacity in certain areas and Council is […]