“We’d have to shut our doors”: Rent relief was a saving grace for small business — but it’s about to expire
Rent relief has supported thousands of businesses through the pandemic, but as we approach the expiry, there are those still unable to pay.
As we approach the fiscal cliff, could social housing and construction-tech be Australia’s bungee cord?
There is a post-pandemic economic recovery opportunity staring us in the face. It’s construction-tech and social housing.
How affordable housing can boost Aussie innovation
Successful smart cities offer accommodation suitable to penniless ramen-eating early-stage entrepreneurs, a report has found.
What would a second wave of COVID-19 do to our property markets?
Our property markets have been remarkably resilient so far. But how would a significant second wave of COVID-19 affect our housing markets?
ATO throws lifeline to landlords, confirming it will accept expense claims for empty Airbnbs
Landlords will be able to claim rent expense deductions on properties that have sat vacant during COVID-19, the ATO has confirmed.
The taxman is watching: Property investors need to get clued up on what they can and can’t claim this EOFY
Property investors are sure to attract the attention of the taxman if they make mistakes on their tax returns. Here some last-minute tips.
Building a stronger future for all: The key to construction stimulus is social housing, not home-buyer grants
The federal government is set to announce new home-buyer grants to stimulate construction, but spending on social housing makes better economic sense.
COVID-19 stimulus: Fourth package to offer targeted support to tradies
The Federal government is today expected to unveil a fourth COVID-19 economic stimulus package, this time offering tailored support to tradies.
Homebuyer woes and even more government debt: Why we shouldn’t abolish stamp duty
The call to abolish stamp duty in favour of a broader tax on all Australians could actually push up property prices and make it harder to by a home.
As proptech startups rake in investor cash, could COVID-19 mean a permanent change to the real estate industry?
As proptech startups :Different and Sorted secure investor funds, could the COVID-19 pandemic have a lasting effect on the way we buy, sell and manage property?
Clearance rates and property values: Here’s a weekly snapshot of Australia’s real estate markets
We are starting to see the COVID-19 pandemic impact our real estate markets, however, this has not yet translated to lower house prices.
How a commercial property crisis could wreck the economy’s recovery
History shows that trouble in commercial property ends up roiling the broader economy, and the sector is facing a pandemic shock.
