I believe it is a fair proposition for foreign buyers of real estate, who enjoy the benefits of capital growth from the property they purchase, to help contribute to the infrastructure and liveability of the communities they are investing in via this tax proposal.
It’s like watching a bad soap opera (are there any good ones?) or episode of Jerry Springer: One group of fairly thick people holds one point of view. Another group holds the polar opposite.
I have found that many landlords have not been educated on how to effectively manage their property and a lot of them are not keeping up with current legislation.
There is currently exceptional value for business property which is drawing interest away from residential investors and into the commercial and industrial real estate market.
REIWA’s policy position is to retain negative gearing provisions in its current form, as well as promote the need for broader tax reform, nationally and locally. Changing one part of the tax system without considering it as a whole will only lead to inefficiencies, administrative burden and distortions.
When presented with a large site that is to be designed, built and marketed by a single architect and developer, the opportunity to practice a holistic mix of architecture, town planning and place making bestows a great opportunity for all involved.
Sir Keith Campbell, Robert Hamilton and Carol Schwartz were chosen by the board for providing sustained and visionary leadership, making pioneering contributions to the property industry and leaving outstanding legacies to the Australian community.
First home buyers who will enjoy the benefits of less stamp duty, at a time where we’ve had easing house prices in Darwin and historic low interest rates.
The early word on the street, is that everyone might be chasing shadows, as 2015 winner Harry Li from Melbourne has apparently raised the bar to a new level.
A long-term hold strategy for inner Brisbane apartment developments yields high returns.
We have the technology, the skills and the knowledge to halve emissions from buildings, while also boosting the productivity, health and wellbeing of the people who live, learn, work and play in them. It’s time to take action.
Banks will look to increase their rates at the next opportunity, most likely in the second half of the year once the election is out of the way.
The decision made by the Valuer General to step in and respond to a change of market conditions was the right move.
If there is a change of Government, it is possible investors will become virtually non-existent until a clear policy framework and timeline for changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax is confirmed.