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If you own a holiday home or short-stay investment property, you might want to pour yourself a coffee before reading on, because the ATO just dropped a draft ruling that could seriously reshape how deductions work for short-term rentals. With around 250,000 Australian dwellings, about 2% of our housing stock, now operating as holiday or…
We’ve all become comfortable clicking, tapping, and swiping our way through purchases. From household items to birthday gifts, most of us now jump online without a second thought. But behind the glossy ads and tempting discounts lurks a growing threat that far too many Australians are still underestimating. According to the NAB, Australians lost $9.8…
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Sydney dwelling values increased by 0.7% in October, bucking the broader national trend where most capital cities saw an acceleration in value growth. For the Sydney market, this milder rate of gain—easing from 0.8% over the preceding two months—may signal that affordability challenges are finally beginning to curb demand. The key insights reveal a shift…
Since the start of 2020, property prices in relatively affordable regional markets have risen strongly compared to capital cities, partly driven by Covid lockdowns and higher interest rates. I have come across numerous posts from buyer’s agents on social media showcasing the strong short-term gains their clients have made. For example, “Bought this property four…
Let me start with a blunt truth: most property investors think they’re rational — but they’re not. They believe they’re making strategic decisions based on research, market fundamentals, and cold, hard data. But the reality? Their decisions are often driven by fear, greed, overconfidence, and a cocktail of subconscious biases they don’t even realise are…
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Brisbane continues to record one of the country’s highest rates of capital gain, cementing its status as a top-performing market in October. The latest data confirms that the momentum driving housing values in the Queensland capital remains strong, reflecting persistent undersupply. Nationally, Australian home values accelerated with a 1.1% gain. Brisbane contributed significantly to this…
Albert Einstein’s theory about how fast the universe is expanding has been proved correct by British scientists who praised his “incredible accuracy”. He was always known for his insightful words, so here are 10 of his best quotes. 1. A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. 3. Science is a wonderful…
It’s a question that echoes through conversations among frustrated Australians, especially younger generations who find themselves priced out of the housing market: Is this all a Ponzi scheme? The surge in property prices over the last few years has not only locked out many potential first-time home buyers but has also sparked a fiery debate…
Auction numbers have continued to rise over the past week with clearance rates easing as the late spring market provides buyers with more choices and sellers with more competition. This weekend’s auction results around Australia: Capital City This Week Last Week Same Week Last Year Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Auctions Rate Sydney 1572 72.6% 1534…
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Another month has flown by, and once again, our sunny western capital, Perth, is making headlines. Based on the latest data from Cotality, the Perth property market didn’t just participate in the national housing acceleration in October; it led the charge, continuing its impressive run as the nation’s value growth powerhouse. While the broader Australian…
