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Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked
House prices could surge and mortgage defaults rise when a government scheme to help first home buyers begins ahead of schedule, experts warn.
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New railway station to keep 10,000 home target on track
In a decision that “won’t be met by universal happiness” the first new train station in a decade will sit next to Australia’s most expensive housing market.
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First home buyers score early access to deposit scheme
A federal program allowing just a five per cent deposit for people to get their first home has been brought forward by three months.
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Fed moves to cut red tape welcomed by housing industry
Property Council, Master Builders Australia and the Housing Industry Association all back government moves to address National Accord backlog.
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Classic country houses holding back the regional dream
Australia’s regions are facing a worsening housing shortage, with typical country houses part of the complex problem, a report has found.
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Big homes, small families: the Aussie housing mismatch
Aussie couples without kids and people living alone make up the majority of households but property data reveals housing stock is built for bigger families.
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Prefabs key to solving Housing Accord demand for 1.2 million homes
Industry association PrefAUS has ambitious targets of 30 per cent of all construction by 2033 – and wants to be a big player at the Brisbane Olympics.
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Will policymakers scrap stamp duty to boost productivity?
Economists say scrapping the property purchase tax should be high on the agenda on the back of the government’s Productivity Roundtable.
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‘Project-by-project’ moves toward lofty housing target
Australians have been told the housing crisis can’t be solved in one fell swoop as brand new inner-city homes are opened for people on low incomes.
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Red tape slashed to fast-track building new homes
In a bid to meet its target of building 800,000 homes over the next decade, Victoria has announced new housing laws designed to speed up approvals.
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Strata bodies subsidising private sales under seller disclosure
Strata Community Association says the government’s mandatory Body Corporate Certificate’s $84.10 cost does not cover the work they do – and say they should be allowed to charge $220-plus.
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State housing incentives are only a short-lived fix
If government is equity partner in property purchases, where’s the incentive to make housing more affordable? Cameron Kusher
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Climate ratings could spare buyers from risky homes
Star ratings for resilience and winding back electric car incentives have been flagged by the Productivity Commission in its pursuit of climate cost savings.
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Raising the roof to make billions and help the housing crisis
Building on top of Australian city skylines is an untapped market for strata owners and developers – worth $150 billion in Sydney alone.
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The Trump Effect: how the US is rattling Australia’s cage
It’s been a rough few months for business decision-makers, with the threat from wars, global tensions and the uncertainties posed by Donald Trump’s abrupt announcements on trade, defence, aid, the environment, education and health. But some say uncertainty might not be a bad thing, especially for Australian property.
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Trump: the ripples that reach all sectors
Australia is the world’s 12th largest economy and a key player in global affairs, especially in the Asia-Pacific. So when Donand Trump whips out his black Sharpie, it pays to be looking over his shoulder. Here are some of the areas commanding our attention.
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Petition to ban kickbacks tops 1,260 signatures
The practice of conveyancers handing up to $500 kick-back payments to real estate to land work is wrong and “unethical”, says the Victorian AIC president. And she has 1,260 petition signatures to back up as a case to regulators to ban it.
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Disruption warning for first weekend of Seller Disclosure
REIQ has warned real estate agents of the possibility of delays and disruption to auctions of properties in strata buildings.
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UK breach fines far outweigh penalties for actual laundering
Just a small percentage of the Anti-Money Laundering-related fines handed out to UK conveyancers and lawyers are for handling the proceeds of crime.
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Building rebound not enough to hit national target, industry leaders say
The 47,645 new dwelling commencement figure revealed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is behind the 60,000 that is needed per quarter.
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Wanted: 10,000 households to plug in to energy research
From households fitted with solar panels to electric car drivers and business operators, a new research centre aims to model nationwide trends in energy use.