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brief 14th November 2023 in brief
brief 14th November 2023 in brief

The tax reforms no one wants to talk about

There is a strong need to reform Australia’s tax system so as to repair the imbalance between the financial buying ability of home buyers versus property investors; but despite numerous reviews and extensive commentary, the political landscape over recent years has not enabled meaningful reforms. So how do we make it happen?

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In the Media 12th November 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 12th November 2023 in In the Media

Build to rent? The Melbourne apartments where a third of tenants are being kicked out or getting rent hikes

When tenants moved into 43 brand new apartments at a building in Melbourne’s inner north 12 months ago, some thought they would be there for years. A year later, one-third of the building has received either notices to vacate or rent increases. Housing advocates argue the situation raises concerns about corporate landlords and shows there are holes in Victoria’s landmark rental reforms of 2021. This article in The Guardian also features an interview with AHURI's Dr Michael Fotheringham.

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In the Media 7th November 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 7th November 2023 in In the Media

Buy your architecturally designed apartment plans and get speedy approvals – thanks Victorian Government Architect

This article in The Fifth Estate looks at Victoria’s Future Homes project, which provides template designs for three storey apartment buildings that can be bought by developers, housing organisations and others for $15,000, and offers fast track approvals and designs sourced via a rigorous competition involving some of the state’s top architectural firms. The article also cites recent AHURI research.

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In the Media 3rd November 2023 in In the Media
In the Media 3rd November 2023 in In the Media

The five property fights ripping families apart

Different recollections of 'Bank of Mum and Dad' loans, rows within blended families about who owns what, inheritances, and the rights of adult children living at home are increasingly being settled in court. This article in the Australian Financial Review outlines how the following situations cause the most stress, and advises how to avoid them.

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