Federal tax reforms have overtaken interest rates as the most widely cited downward pressure on Australian house prices, according to the Australian Property Institute’s first survey of property professionals since May’s Federal Budget. The API’s Q3 2026 Australian Property Market Outlook, drawn from 265 property professionals surveyed between 12 June and 6 July 2026, found the negative gearing...
By Mathew Williams The NSW government has begun testing a new system that will enable tenants to transfer bonds between properties, saving them thousands of dollars while maintaining landlord protections. The NSW government has begun testing its new Smart Rental Bonds (SRB) system, allowing tenants to transfer their existing bond to a new property, saving them thousands of dollars.Under the...
By Emilie Lauer While buyers and sellers consider obvious factors like roads, schools, or flight paths, what happens when the concern is invisible – only revealed after you move in and realise you are not alone? In Australia, a recent analysis revealed that 296 haunted locations were recorded across the country; however, parapsychologist Robb Tilley noted that there are many more, which...
By Emilie Lauer New state rental reforms have taken effect, with real estate agencies now facing fines of up to $71,500 per offence for non-compliance as investors continue to exit the market.NSW’s new rental laws have come into effect across the state, further pressuring the market as industry peak bodies brace for tighter rental vacancy, investor withdrawals, and increased rent bidding. READ...
Have you considered leasing out your investment property furnished? When you furnish a rental property, the furnishings become part of the Division 40 plant and equipment assets allowing you to claim depreciation deductions for the wear and tear of the furniture over their effective lives, reducing your taxable income. READ...
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