The federal government’s controversial capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms have now been greenlit after passing through Parliament. A major overhaul to investor tax policies, including capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing, has passed through both houses of Parliament. Changes to negative gearing and CGT will go ahead after the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax…Read More→
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The Federal Government has released the 2026 Budget, and this year brings some of the biggest changes to property taxation in decades. Our Finance Team has put together a simple summary of what matters most for homeowners, landlords and property investors. Negative Gearing Changes The Government has announced that negative gearing will be restricted to new builds only from 1 July 2027.
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Perth’s property market eased slightly in April, with active listings* rising to 4,185 at the end of the month. This was 28.9 per cent higher than March, but still 10.2 per cent lower than at the same time last year. REIWA President Suzanne Brown said the increase in listings was a positive sign but cautioned
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The cash rate has just been raised 25 points to 4.35 per cent by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on fears that the continuing oil crisis could lead to runaway inflation far beyond the bank’s target band of 2-3 per cent. The announcement was made on Tuesday (May 5), just days after the Australian
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Fair Street Realty is pleased and proud to declare an amazing milestone on our path of excellence. We have received No. 1 Position for Lowest Median Days on Market for 10–24 Residential Properties Leased in Western Australia — a prestigious recognition by REIWA. The award puts Fair Street Realty on the Top 30 of agents
As at December 31, 2025, Perth’s property market listings reached a record low of just 1,881 dwellings, according to REIWA Perth has experienced months of below-average new listings, with listed homes a median of only nine days on the market, with multiple offers being received and prices exceeding sellers and agents expectations. Perth’s median house
