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western-australiaFlat WA property market could cost state government $836 million in lost stamp duty: Treasurer
WA is keeping its first-home buyer stamp duty concessions despite the fall in revenue.
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victoriaGovernment changes helping more Victorian first-home buyers
The Victorian government has changed the way in which it will be assisting first-home buyers so that more people benefit.
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taxThe 1515 application and why property investors need to consider end-of-year tax planning
Meeting with a financial advisor can help a property investor determine whether the investment property is maximising its deductible entitlements.
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queenslandSunshine Coast land values down 5% last year, with Dicky Beach beating out Battery Hill as worst performer
Over the last year 47 localities on the Sunshine Coast lost value, 77 remained static and none increased in value.
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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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negative-gearingNegative gearing should apply to new properties only
The best way to balance the concerns over inflates prices with the need to support investors is to make negative gearing applicable only to new property investments.
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taxFederal budget 2012: Tax break of $1 billion for green building over before it began
The government announced will not be proceeding with a tax break for energy-efficiency upgrades of commercial buildings – a loss of $1 billion over the life of the program.
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queenslandDespite the building boost, 10% fewer houses built across Queensland, and how Premier Newman can start the uptick
I could create a list as long as your arm when it comes to irrelevant Queensland property-related legislation, and the new government needs to start ripping it up.
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taxStamp duty debate has been running for almost a decade
With such a sort fall in housing supply upon us and with housing now less affordable than ever, the stamp duty debate is much discussed but never resolved.
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