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Terry’s View: Transport Infrastructure Turbocharges Target Markets Nothing boosts real estate markets like major infrastructure projects and right now Australia is experiencing its largest and most sustained period of infrastructure investment ever. This is a key factor to keep in mind during times of major disruption from government. Major infrastructure developments generate huge new demand […]

SMSF Window Narrows Australians considering buying residential property through a self-managed super fund may have a limited window to act before proposed borrowing restrictions are introduced. Under the reforms agreed between Labor and the Greens, future limited recourse borrowing arrangements for residential property inside SMSFs would be banned. These arrangements are currently the main way

Tax Carve-Outs Confirmed The federal government has announced several exemptions to its proposed tax changes following industry and public backlash. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that genuine testamentary discretionary trusts, commonly used for inheritance and estate planning, will be exempt from the proposed 30% minimum tax. The government has also expanded access to small business

Market Momentum Holds Firm Australia’s property market is showing a more balanced picture, with conditions varying across the country as buyers and sellers adjust to higher interest rates and post-budget uncertainty. While national price growth paused in May, several markets remain resilient after strong recent gains. Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide continue to sit well above

New Build Debate Grows Australia’s housing industry is renewing calls for a broader definition of “new builds” under proposed tax changes, arguing it should include granny flats, knockdown rebuilds, dual occupancies and major renovations. The push follows Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ decision to extend consultation on key parts of the legislation, including how new housing investment

Regional Migration Hits New High More Australians are leaving capital cities for regional areas, with new Regional Movers Index data showing almost four people moving to the regions for every three moving the other way. Capital-to-regional moves made up 11.9% of all internal migration in the March quarter, the highest level recorded by the index.