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Why deduction timing matters in the negative gearing debate
Negative gearing is back at the centre of the pre-budget debate, and for property investors, the impact of any reform would come down to the detail. One possible approach the government might take in reforming negative gearing is to contain losses within an investment, known as quarantining losses. While this is not a confirmed policy… Continue reading Why deduction timing matters in the negative gearing debate
Renovate for return: the hidden consequences of investment property upgrades.
Renovation is often treated as a clear win for investors. Improve the property, enhance rental returns and strengthen resale appeal. But the outcome is rarely that simple. A renovation can improve presentation while quietly weakening long-term performance through higher maintenance, narrower tenant demand, poor capital allocation or by failing to support the property’s full financial potential. That is… Continue reading Renovate for return: the hidden consequences of investment property upgrades.
Australian Property Market: Capital City Auctions Hit Four-Year High Amid Softening Clearance Rates.
The Australian property market has just witnessed a massive surge in activity, recording the highest volume of capital city auctions in over four years. According to recent data, an astonishing 4,062 homes went under the hammer across the capital cities last week. This represents a massive 46% increase compared to the previous week and a… Continue reading Australian Property Market: Capital City Auctions Hit Four-Year High Amid Softening Clearance Rates.
Pre-Easter Real Estate Boom: Australian Auction Volumes Hit Highest Peak Since 2021.
The Australian property market is preparing for a massive surge in auction activity this week as sellers rush to beat the impending Easter long weekend. With an astonishing 4,163 homes scheduled to go under the hammer across the combined capital cities, the market is seeing a massive 49.8% spike compared to the 2,779 auctions held… Continue reading Pre-Easter Real Estate Boom: Australian Auction Volumes Hit Highest Peak Since 2021.
Australian Housing Resale Profits Hit 20-Year High as Median Gains Shatter Records.
Australian property sellers are cashing in at unprecedented rates, with housing resale profits surging to their highest level in over two decades. According to the latest Cotality Pain and Gain report, an overwhelming 95.9% of the 102,000 property resales analysed in the December 2025 quarter recorded a profit. This marks the strongest national market outcome… Continue reading Australian Housing Resale Profits Hit 20-Year High as Median Gains Shatter Records.
Australian Property Market Shifts: Auction Clearance Rates Hit Yearly Low as Pre-Easter Supply Surges.
The Australian property market is experiencing a significant stress test, with the preliminary combined capitals auction clearance rate tumbling to 62.7% last week, marking the weakest result recorded so far this year. According to the latest data released by property analytics firm Cotality, this noticeable softening brings nationwide clearance rates directly on par with the… Continue reading Australian Property Market Shifts: Auction Clearance Rates Hit Yearly Low as Pre-Easter Supply Surges.
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