Some older Australians embrace downsizing and apartment living despite costs
An inner-city apartment and a lack of mowing suits 72-year-old John Turner down to the ground, especially after…
Cost of stamp duty keeping Australians in homes that no longer suit their needs
With two of their adult children having flown the coop and their third likely to do so soon,…
Tom Panos warns of ‘domino effect’ from property value falls
Two hardworking nurses were left scrambling to make ends meet after buying a new house but unable to…
Labor’s tax changes threaten state budgets as lower property prices yield lower stamp duty, S&P Global warns
Labor’s tax changes could hurt state budgets which are already full of “overly optimistic” revenue forecasts, a major…
Every change hitting your wallet from July 1, 2026
Huge changes to wages, leave entitlements and superannuation are just some of the new reforms coming into effect…
Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki hands down budget, targets return to surplus and cost-of-living relief
Queensland families will get an extra $50 in back-to-school payments for primary-aged students, as the LNP government charts…
Every change hitting your wallet from July 1, 2026
Huge changes to wages, leave entitlements and superannuation are just some of the new reforms coming into effect…
ACT budget papers reveal rising rates and a delayed surplus, as health levy scrapped
After weeks of build-up, the full details of the ACT’s budget have been revealed. And after dealing Canberrans…
Stamp duty will soon be abolished for all first home buyers in the ACT
Today’s ACT budget will deliver measures to make the territory the first Australian jurisdiction to abolish stamp duty…
‘I bought my first home in London for £650K without bank of mum and dad using three-step rule’
Natalie O’Neill saved for 10 years to buy her Hackney flat without family help 13:48, 07 Apr 2026Updated…
Think you’re ready to own a home? Here are the costs that experts want you to consider
Buying a home is the biggest financial investment most people will make, and is seen by many as…
SA Liberals to phase out stamp duty by 2041 if they win next election
South Australia’s Liberal party says it will phase out stamp duty by 2041, if elected in March, but…