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Economy
Steady as she goes – but maybe not for long
Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation higher than expected and petrol prices continuing to rise.
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Property
When one initiative fights against another in housing market
Leading economist says ‘house prices are already falling but that does not necessarily mean housing is becoming cheaper’.
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Property
Picture looking rosier for auction numbers
But data firm says, despite improvement, clearance rates remain well below the decade average of 68 per cent.
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Property
SMSF change will seriously hamper new home investment
Peak body says ‘SMSF ban to have greater impact on supply of new homes than negative gearing and capital gains tax combined’.
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Property
Under the bonnet of top conveyancing firms
Just what does it take to be successful? What are the behaviours and the values required? We explore the mindsets of leading practitioners to see just what sets them apart.
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Economy
Plenty of appeal for SA property investors
In terms of the property market, things are on the way up, down in the south of the country. Adelaide is the star of the show, new data has revealed.
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Economy
Major bank sees drop off in housing loans after budget
Federal Labor policy changes for capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing appear to have prompted a decline in mortgage applications, a bank says.
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Regulation
Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators
ASIC investigations have led to a surge in bans or licence cancellations for businesses and financial managers in the past financial year.
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Property
House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump
Weak results in major housing markets are putting would-be sellers off listing their properties as prices fall nationally.
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Property
Housing must be number one priority at NSW election
Peak body says ‘priority for all political parties should be reducing constraints in the planning system’.
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Practice
Why I’m driven by human connection in business
The country’s conveyancing sector boasts talented practitioners throughout. In a special series of articles that explores the mindset and behaviours that drive the most successful ones, we sat down with Jared Zak, the founder of Dott & Crossitt, one of the biggest conveyancing firms in NSW.
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Economy
There is an upside to higher property taxes
Australia maintains its high credit rating on the back of bracket creep and increased taxed in the property market.
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Practice
How to get into the right headspace for challenges
The conveyancing and property sectors are navigating their way through the changes of 2026 and brace themselves for the possible flow-on effects in 2027. So, we asked executive coach to show how practitioners can become match-fit for way lay ahead.
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Property
Focus on the future: WA’s need for speed
Faced with a property market under pressure, REIWA president Suzanne Brown understands there isn’t a single solution for supply shortages but believes that time is of the essence.
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Practice
The value of sharing a wealth of knowledge
Denise McKay founded Adelaide-based McKay Business Services in 1997, but last year stepped back to become a consultant and mentor. A former president of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers South Australia, in 2025, she was recognised as one of Australia Conveyancer’s top 10 most influential conveyancers. Here’s she shares the wisdom of a generation in the business … in her own words.
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Regulation
Time’s up: AUSTRAC to get tough on AML/CTF laggards
As the deadline has passed for practitioners to enrol in the AML/CTF reform program, the AUSTRAC boss has warned of a crackdown on those not on board. Now with a $100m funds boost, the regulator is well resourced for action.
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Economy
Records smashed as Aussie share market pushes higher
A rebounding gold price is adding weight to a mining stock rally, as the odds of US interest rate hikes fall on hopes of a Middle East peace deal.
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Economy
Property giant optimistic dust will settle post-budget
The housing market is recalibrating in the wake of the federal budget as real estate website owner REA group finds more is being put up for sale than expected.
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Economy
Report reveals extent of AI boost to Australian economy
Artificial intelligence could lift productivity in Australia by up to 2.4 per cent and add an extra 44,000 new jobs over the next decade, modelling suggests.
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Economy
Rival plan to close Labor’s ‘widow tax’ loophole sooner
Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won’t lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm.
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Property
Why old office buildings are still vacant
Businesses seeking office space are gravitating to the most expensive end of the market even if it means paying more up front, fresh data suggests.