June 17, 2026

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Common landlord tactic used by first-home buyers ‘weakened’ by budget changes

Common Landlord Tactic Used by First-Home Buyers ‘Weakened’ by Budget Changes A popular property investment strategy known as “rentvesting,” which allowed many young Australians to enter the housing market, has seen its financial appeal significantly diminished following recent budgetary adjustments. The changes, primarily impacting tax benefits, are prompting a re-evaluation among aspiring homeowners who once

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Major bank makes huge RBA call – realestate.com.au

Major Bank Revises RBA Outlook Amid Mounting Pressure As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) prepares for its highly anticipated June board meeting, economic speculation is reaching a fever pitch. Amidst the swirling debates on inflation, employment, and the cost of living, one of the nation’s largest financial institutions has made a significant revision to

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‘Double hit’: Investors’ borrowing capacity likely to plunge 20% under budget reform

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'It's as if failure isn't an option': The hidden sting when your home flops at auction

‘It’s as if failure isn’t an option’: The hidden sting when your home flops at auction The exhilarating theatre of a property auction, once a near-guarantee of a swift and successful sale in many Australian markets, is increasingly yielding to a more subdued reality. As auction clearance rates continue their gentle but persistent slide, a

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Albanese celebrates 5 minutes of housing supply

Albanese Celebrates 5 Minutes of Housing Supply Amidst Significant Shortfall CANBERRA – Australia’s housing crisis continues to deepen, with recent analyses revealing a substantial shortfall in new home construction under the Albanese government’s ambitious National Housing Accord. Despite a stated target to deliver 1.2 million new homes over five years starting July 1, 2024, the

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Albanese rejects claim discretionary trust plan amounts to 'death tax' — as it happened

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Investors to lose hundreds of thousands in borrowing power after budget change – realestate.com.au

Investors Face Significant Borrowing Power Losses as Banks React to Budgetary Tax Adjustments Property investors across Australia are bracing for a substantial reduction in their borrowing capacity, potentially losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, following a recent government budgetary decision to restrict a key tax deduction. Financial institutions are being accused of a “knee-jerk reaction”

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The $3.1 trillion tax secret hiding in plain sight

The $3.1 Trillion Tax Secret Hiding in Plain Sight A long-standing, often opaque arrangement has allowed a segment of the Australian population to shield significant assets from public scrutiny and substantially reduce their tax liabilities for decades. This secretive system, estimated by some analysts to involve assets worth up to $3.1 trillion, represents a vast

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Intensive Search Underway for Prominent Environmental Researcher in Redwood National Forest REDWOOD NATIONAL FOREST – An extensive search operation is currently underway in the rugged terrain of Redwood National Forest for Dr. Aris Thorne, a renowned environmental researcher who was reported missing after failing to return from a solo expedition. Authorities initiated the large-scale effort

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Budget changes spark warning over Coast housing supply

Budget Changes Spark Warning Over Coast Housing Supply Sunshine Coast housing pressures, already at critical levels, could worsen significantly after industry leaders issued a stark warning that recent Federal Budget tax changes may inadvertently reduce housing supply and tighten the market further. Experts fear that budgetary measures, intended to address broader economic goals, could have

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