Although it’s not law yet, New Zealand’s ring-fence tax for rental property losses is likely to be approved and, when that happens, will apply to the current tax year. That’s right – it will be retrospective. We talk to Kelvin Davidson about its likely impact...
Although it’s not law yet, New Zealand’s ring-fence tax for rental property losses is likely to be approved and, when that happens, will apply to the current tax year. That’s right – it will be retrospective. We talk to Kelvin Davidson about its likely impact...
Independent research shows half of all renters believe they will never be able to afford to buy a home, even though over 90 percent of renters would like to. But Graham Wolfe from the HIA says they can now be more optimistic. Will they respond?...
There were 1,654 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities coming into the first week of Winter. The lower volumes saw the preliminary auction clearance rate rise to 61.5 per cent after last week’s 57.7 per cent final clearance rate, the highest final...
Leading up to the Federal Election Doug Driscoll, Starr Partners CEO, said the Coalition government’s announcement of a $500 million plan to back first home buyers was a desperate last-ditch attempt to garner support in the lead up to the election. We ask him if...
Over the three months, the median time on market for a dwelling nationally was 60 days. We report that the typical selling time has risen significantly - up from 35 days at the same time a year ago. What has caused the rise and is...
Highlights from this week: Increased time to sell shows market pressure – Cameron Kusher Did Doug get it wrong? – Doug Driscoll Renters have a reason to be optimistic – Graham Wolfe Rental 'ring-fence' to be retrospective – Kelvin Davidson Early signs of a...
Brave sellers rewarded last week Uncertainty reflected in auction numbers Low numbers will increase competition Last week The combined capital cities returned a 57.7 per cent final auction clearance rate last week, which was the strongest final result seen in over 12 months. The improved clearance...
We’re back with Nicola McDougall and Kevin Turner as they discuss interesting property stories for this week. According to experts, Australia’s shock federal election result may boost overseas real estate investments into the country. With a majority government, investors are regaining certainty in the market and real...