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‘Huge mistake’: how Howard spurred Boomer investors

A CONTROVERSIAL tax reform package will correct a “huge mistake” that locked a generation of people out of home ownership, Labor says. Reserve Bank research has found the proportion of Baby Boomer property investors has surged since the capital gains discount was introduced. As changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax were introduced to parliament on Thursday, Housing Minister Clare O’Neil told the National Press Club the Howard government created a “perfect storm” in Australia’s housing market. By introducing the 50 per cent

Treasury chief defends Labor’s beleaguered budget

Sympli buyout seen as a vote of confidence for sector

Resilient forgotten generation is coping, not thriving

New tax settings must be offset by greater supply measures

Less words and more action to boost housing supply

Millions set aside to help promote more housing in NSW regions

Conveyancers slam ‘ridiculous’ tax changes

Conveyancers have slammed controversial tax changes announced in last week’s Federal Budget, saying the industry has already taken a hit as investors retreat from property. Treasurer Jim

Australia is banking on a Scandinavian-style solution to its housing problems. The government has promised $39.3 million for a trial of modular, pre-made building components &#

RBA finds investors are older, wealthier

A NEW Reserve Bank research paper has determined Australia has a large number of housing investors and many of them are over the age of 60. The report has found that there is a large coh

QUEENSLAND, South Australia and Western Australia have starred at the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s 2026 National Awards for Excellence. The awards were announced at a gala dinner