Travel perks go in landlord crackdown
Residential property investors face limits on deductions in a negative gearing clampdown that will generate an addional $800 million over four years.
Chinese invest $32b in Australia real estate
Chinese investors have topped the list of foreign investment approvals for the 2015/16 financial year, pledging to invest $47.3 billion.
Settlements delays weigh on developers
There are risks for developers from China's credit export restrictions.
Tax breaks for social housing investors
Investors are being lured into social housing with tax incentives, new planning regimnes and new bonds backed by rents.
Foreign property investors hit hard in budget
The government will start taxing foreigners who buy property in Australia and then let it sit empty.
Downsizers gain tax breaks
Retirees will be able to inject up to $300,000 into superannuation if they sell their home after they reach the age of 65.
Brisbane vacancies rise to 10-year high
So far, the Queensland capital has avoided a slump in prices. But new supply will only peak this year.
Task platforms struggle to gain foothold
A new sharing economy startup is launching next week which tackles the housing affordability crisis, as Uber and Airbnb boom.
Melbourne, Sydney in global residential list
Sydney and Melbourne's booming residential markets kept Australia's two largest cities in Knight Frank's global ranking of top-10 ten luxury...
Hometown Australia plots its pre-fab ambitions
Hometown Australia is on the hunt for more sites to grow its local portfolio after securing two New South Wales estates.
