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Oct 23, 2024

How rising building costs boost home values

New business insolvency data is a sharp reminder for owners and buyers that the building industry is still operating on shaky ground across Australia. Those who want to renovate before selling, or

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Aug 7, 2024

RBA Maintains Steady Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainties

In its latest policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) opted to keep the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. This decision was influenced by key inflation data from the Australian Bureau

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Jul 31, 2024

City Beach's New High-Rise: Progress or Overreach?

Last Friday's announcement of the City Beach high-rise development, led by developer Paul Blackburne, will take many locals by surprise. The twin towers, planned at 22 and 10 storeys, will be the

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Jul 24, 2024

Exciting News! Contessi Properties Expands to Kalbarri

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Our company has grown and taken a significant step forward by acquiring Ray White Kalbarri, the town’s only real estate agency, which has been se

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Jul 17, 2024

New tax incentives set for build-to-rent properties

The Australian Government's recent move to incentivise Build-to-Rent (BTR) projects will help open up new options for property investors. A financial instrument called a Managed Investment Trust (M

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Jun 26, 2024

Overseas interest in local market at five-year high, research finds

The question of how much foreign buyers influence the Australian property market can be controversial with claims their participation bolsters prices and worsens housing affordability for ordinary Aus

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Jun 19, 2024

Everything you need to know about stamp duty

Amid all the fees and charges of a home loan comes stamp duty. Also called transfer duty, this one-off state and territory government tax levy applies to several everyday situations, such as vehicl

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May 15, 2024

Addressing Housing Affordability: A Review of the 2024-25 Western Australia State Budget

The 2024-25 State Budget, recently unveiled by the Cook Government, garnered positive reception, particularly within the real estate sector, for its measures aimed at bolstering housing supply. Notabl