New legislation known as the Help To Buy Bill 2023 was passed in the House of Representatives on the 28th February 2024. In a statement released by the Minister for Housing, The Hon Julie Collins MP said the Help to Buy Bill will bring home ownership back into reach for 40,000 Australian households. Under this new legislation designed to help address the housing crisis, the government …
The Latest On Victoria’s Housing Policies
In September 2023 Victoria's Labor Government released a package of policies designed to overcome the statewide housing shortage and housing affordability problems. This 'Housing Statement' is being implemented in conjunction with the Albanese Government's goal to build 1.2 million dwellings nationwide. Victoria has the ambitious target of building 800,000 new homes across Victoria by 2034. …
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The REIV Urge Comprehensive Review of Property Tax Laws
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has made a submission to the 2024-25 Victorian State Budget urging a comprehensive review of the state's property tax laws. The REIV hopes that reconfiguring the property tax regime will attract investors back to the Victorian property market. The submission outlines three key recommendations:1. That the Victorian Government consider new tax incentives …
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The CPA Team Is Growing!
It's a fact: home buyers and investors in today's property market need help. There's a lot to get your head around when buying property in Victoria. This year already we've seen changes to planning development laws and property tax laws, and a continuing housing shortage which contributes to increased property prices and causes buyers to rethink their property goals. Keeping tabs on …
To Buy Or Not To Buy (Now) – That Is The Question
Are house prices going to keep rising? What about interest rates, will they fall this year? Should I buy now, or wait? If these are the questions keeping you up at night , don't worry - everyone else is wondering the same thing. The thing is, house and unit prices reached record levels across Australia last year so buyers like you may well be thinking it's best to wait until they drop. But …
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GSIP – The Program Designed To Help You Buy With Confidence
Remember when you bought your first car? Did it turn out to be a good buy or a costly lemon? Your answer is most likely because you did your research on reliability, fuel consumption, past maintenance and mileage... or you simply bought it because it looked cool and was a great colour! When you buy a home or invest in property, a "lemon" can be a very costly mistake - and something we would …
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Hot Prospects For Seaside Buying In 2024
Moving on from the fun-in-the-sun month of January and settling into February's work and school routine can be difficult. If you had a relaxing January holiday you might have spent it in short term accommodation at the beach - lapping up the sun, surf and sand with a good book and a cool drink in hand. And if the start of 2024 has you thinking about your property goals, you might be pondering …
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Rezoning Proposed To Facilitate High Rise Development
Concern regarding the consultation process surrounds the Allan government's proposal to rezone suburbs on the eastern Suburban Railway Loop in order to facilitate the development of high density housing. Proposals to develop multi-storey accommodation precincts in established eastern suburbs with railway stations have critics worried, with suggestions that new planning development laws mean …
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More Changes to Victorian Property Taxes
In an attempt to make the property sale process more transparent for buyers, amendments to the Victorian Government's Sale of Land Act 1962 came into effect on the 1st January, 2024. The changes affect the way vendors and purchasers currently share the cost of land tax and windfall gains tax. Presently, the contract of sale can apportion the vendor's land tax or windfall gains tax costs …
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New Commercial And Industrial Property Tax Reform
Following consultation between the Victorian Government, businesses and industry representatives during 2023, from the 1st July 2024 a new Commercial and Industrial Property Tax will replace stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties in Victoria. It is expected that key elements of the reform will bring the following benefits: The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax …
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