New research suggests upcoming housing investor taxes will have a less dramatic impact than many fear. But some, especially retired investors, will be worse off.
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Owing more to the bank than your home is worth is a daunting prospect. But if you’ve bought a place to live in, not as an investment, there’s little reason to panic.
What can research tell us about the upsides and risks of going to auction? And what can a failed auction mean for a property’s final selling price?
Builders and homeowners are both paying a price for this myth about sustainability features such as solar panels, insulation and batteries.
Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.
Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.
Labour’s proposed capital gains tax has revived a debate long deemed politically toxic. But growing pressure on NZ’s tax system is making it harder to avoid.
Despite concerns, for many young Australians the broader opportunities to earn, save, start businesses and build wealth over time are likely to remain available.
Small-scale landlords are retreating as costs rise and confidence weakens. Their exit could disrupt credit flows – but also ease pressure in the housing market.
Laws put in place after the war aimed to return stolen belongings and offer war damages to victims. In reality, many Jewish families faced lengthy waits and legal hurdles.
Social media has changed the game for real estate advertising. But it creates new risks we need to manage carefully.
Rising premiums and insurer retreat reflect deeper shifts in risk – and strain on a system built for a different era.
In the first study of its kind, researchers matched more than 1,500 Sydney house sales with data on nearly 50,000 public trees. They found location is crucial.
Canada is expanding programmes to facilitate home ownership. Yet young households are still struggling to buy. Our research reveals why these policies miss the mark.
In general, people are moving to safer homes after disasters, but the vast majority are selling, meaning someone else is now taking on that risk. Buyout programs can help.
While these strategies work for some people, they are not necessarily possible for most aspiring first home owners.
Don’t rush. Take time to research the property, and ask lots of questions.
The expanded scheme will make it easier for many to save a deposit. But it may mean higher monthly loan repayments.
A housing expert unpacks three of the biggest questions facing prospective first-home buyers.
The new proposal to phase out tax breaks on more than one investment property would affect around 1% of Australians.
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