Property

Young couple given keys to home. | Newsreel

Report reveals impact of cutting property tax breaks

Reducing tax incentives for property investors would lower home prices by the same amount as increasing supply through current government plans. A new report from the
Read more 12 March 2025
Rising housing price graphic. | Newsreel

Dip in property prices slows growth in housing value

The rising value of Australia’s housing stock has slowed, as property prices fall in some parts of the country. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the
Read more 11 March 2025
Unit complex. | Newsreel

Unit approvals up more than 40 percent in 12 months

Housing approvals for units and apartments jumped to their highest level in more two years last month, with a more than 40 percent increase over 12 months. Australian
Read more 8 March 2025
Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

ATO crackdown on GST non-compliant small businesses

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on thousands of small businesses who are tardy with their quarterly GST reporting obligations. ATO Deputy
Read more 6 March 2025
Small business owner receiving advice. | Newsreel

Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes. Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been
Read more 4 March 2025
House with lots of windows. | Newsreel

Energy rating scheme expanded to existing homes

An energy rating scheme for new houses in Australian is to be expanded to existing homes. Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said the
Read more 26 February 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business
Read more 25 February 2025
Brisbane. | Newsreel

Brisbane poised to be a lifestyle supercity

Brisbane is set to leverage the current energy running through the Asia-Pacific and use the 2032 Games as a springboard to become a lifestyle supercity. A new report,
Read more 24 February 2025
Builders looking at warehouse construction. | Newsreel

Industrial lands plan to ease developer burden

An integrated Industrial Lands Action Plan is set to simplify planning for developers in New South Wales. McCullough Roberston Lawyers Partner Kate Swain said the State
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House sold sign. | Newsreel

Beefed up housing ban on foreign investors

Foreign investors will be banned from buying established homes in Australia for at least two years. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said foreign purchases of established
Read more 18 February 2025