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  The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has called for an end to stamp duty, but how realistic is that? Institute president John Cunningham has called the tax unjust, inefficient and market distorting and he joins us to look at the alternatives.   Transcript: Kevin:  Stamp duty...

  In his column in Switzer, John McGrath discusses the positive lending policies brought on by the banks to help property investors.  Here's what he had to say: It’s a great signal for the market that several lenders have recently changed their policies to make it a bit easier for investors to get back in the...

  SQM Research, Australia’s most respected property investment research house, has released a report into the likely housing market effects of The Labor Party’s proposal to change negative gearing. Hear Kevin talk to the author, Louis Christopher, about why he says yields will rise through a combination...

  Forget the hot spots.  Today we tell you about Australia’s favourite suburbs, the areas people are flocking to to find a place to live. Nerida Conisbee,  REA’s Chief Economist, joins us today.   Transcript: Kevin:  One of the things that most investors or property buyers want to know is...

  Forget the hot spots.  Today we tell you about Australia’s favourite suburbs, the areas people are flocking to to find a place to live. Nerida Conisbee,  REA’s Chief Economist, joins us today.   Transcript: Kevin:  One of the things that most investors or property buyers want to know is...

  Michael Yardney, from Metropole Property Strategists, tells us about a little known fact that will deal another shock for Australian property markets.   Transcript: Kevin:  My next interview surprised me when I found out about it. I’m sure it’s going to surprise you, too. Not many people realize that...