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Property News
28 September 2004
House prices, building approval falls!
House prices nationally have suffered a record quarterly fall, according to the latest official data, while house building approvals trended lower for the 10th consecutive month.
Thursday’s releases ...
28 September 2004
Housing splits the nation
A six-year surge in home prices is dividing the nation, with Sydney leaving the rest of Australia behind and a huge gulf opening up between rich and poor, according to a study of wealth data ...
28 September 2004
Economically Speaking
Auction clearance rates are often quoted as the truest market gauge, however, coupled with other performance indicators, such as building approvals and housing finance, a more balanced view of the ...
22 August 2004
No confidence in super, but property rules
We distrust superannuation so much we’re just as likely to put any spare cash on the share market instead, an exclusive poll for The Sun-Herald by Taverner Research Company has shown.
But our trust ...
19 August 2004
ATO Tougher On Capital Gains
The Tax Office has strengthened its resources to improve its capital gains take. Investors who sell shares or property without declaring a capital gain are set for special scrutiny, under a major ...
16 June 2004
TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY – THAT IS THE QUESTION
The real estate market has changed significantly in the last 6 months. A couple of interest rate rises toward the end of the year, recent tax changes courtesy of the NSW State Government taking ...
15 April 2004
Changes to the NSW Property Taxation
The NSW Treasurer announced on Tuesday 6 April 2004, changes to the taxation of property in NSW. These changes included:
No stamp duty for first home buyers up to a property price of ...
14 March 2004
Why buy my own home?
There are numerous benefits to buying your own home:
* Owning your own house or unit ends the drain of 'dead money' paid to your landlord. Home owners not only have an asset but an investment in ...
14 March 2004
Rent Wise
Most investors agree that successful ownership of residential rental property is all about maximising long term net income.
Novice investors and property managers often simplify what is a complex ...
12 February 2004
Buy or Sell First?
Many people find it hard to decide whether to sell their home before buying another one. Each option has its advantages and drawbacks.
Selling first is the financially safe option in most ...
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