Observers
Christopher Joye
| Michael Yardney
| Catherine Cashmore
| Jo Chivers
| Mark Bouris
| Enzo Raimondo
| Michael Matusik
| Ed Chan
| Robert Simeon
| Cameron McEvoy
| Mark Wist
| Mal James
| Tim Mansfield
| Peter Chittenden
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financeRethinking Australian bank business models: Christopher Joye
By compelling banks to rely on short-term retail deposits rather than wholesale funding, regulators are shifting risk onto taxpayers.
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developmentsBe wary of DA-approved sites on the market
Most DA-approved sites I come across are on the market for one reason. They don’t work.
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leisureWolgan Valley Resort highlights Aussie luxury resorts have a place, despite our egalitarianism: Christopher Joye
Gaia health retreat in NSW has world-class facilities, is serious about health, and yet not draconian in imposing its vision unilaterally on guests.
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queenslandMarketing costs don’t reflect a property’s value, and Queensland’s form 27c is a joke
Form 27c's application does not reflect the current market conditions or how real estate business is really done.
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economySigns of life in Australia's housing market could provide fresh stimulus to the economy: Gottliebsen
There is no doubt that building dwellings is an important part of non-mining Australia.
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residentialRate cut and currency changes could have mixed results for top-end property
The Reserve Bank gave us all a bit of a surprise with its recent rate cut of 50 basis points. But the impact of the rate cuts at the top end could be mixed.
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residentialThe gap narrows as east almost meets west (and Queensland) in housing prices and costs: Christopher Joye
Just as housing costs across the south east started to slow down, a striking boom was gathering momentum in the mining states.
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economyAustralian consumers are as nervous as Greeks about their economic future: Gottliebsen
Here in Australia we have a version of the ‘Greek game’ being played under the surface.
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taxIt's time for a major change to stamp duty
Stamp duty remains a barrier to everyone in the housing market, young and old, as its result is that people are reluctant to move.
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overseasBudget CGT change could be extremely expensive for expat and offshore investors: Michael Matusik
The government intends to withdraw the 50% capital gains discount for non-residents, a change that will hurt our property markets
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