June sees biggest monthly fall in national housing values since 2022, Cotality finds
The biggest monthly decline in home values in more than three years has been recorded as the housing…
Auction clearances plummet to GFC levels as buyers flee Albanese government’s capital gains tax, negative gearing reforms
Auction clearance rates in several major cities have plummeted in the wake of the Albanese government’s controversial changes…
Why the Budget’s CGT changes are a disaster for angel investors and startups
Everyone’s talking about what the CGT reforms mean for property, and broadly, I’m supportive. However, not enough people…
Centrelink exemption for millions to see more Aussie retirees seek pension to avoid CGT hit: ‘Sharp divide’
The government has exempted income support recipients, such as those on the Age Pension and JobSeeker, from the…
Comedian Dave Hughes demands early election after Labor ‘blatantly lied’ to voters about CGT changes
Comedian Dave “Hughesy” Hughes has demanded an early election be called in the wake of the Albanese government…
Australia just handed us an opportunity. Are we going to take it? – Phil Thomson
Australia is resilient, has one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world, and will navigate this.…
Reserve Bank worries about inflation pressures building, risk of a recession
The Reserve Bank is growing increasingly anxious about price pressures building in the economy. Speaking in Sydney today,…
Young investors accept ‘party had to end’ but rethink financial plans after budget CGT reforms
Vanessa has a plan to get ahead financially: work hard, save carefully and invest early. The 28-year-old high…
Tech entrepreneurs warn removing CGT discount will be ‘disastrous’ for startups and small business
When Paul Bassat, the high-profile co-founder of job ad website Seek, warned on LinkedIn that the Albanese government’s…
Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser calls for capital gains tax discount to be scrapped
A former Reserve Bank governor has told a parliamentary hearing the capital gains tax discount should be scrapped…
Explainer: You own one home and you’re currently living in it, how Labour’s CGT could still apply
In reality, it’s not quite so simple and some people who only own one home will have to…
Inside Economics: Is the housing wealth effect a mass delusion? Plus CGT debate unleashed
My first house in 1986 was three times my salary and there were plenty of jobs. Now it…