Rate Rises Threaten Property Funds’ Stellar Results
Tipping point The double-digit growth in unlisted real estate funds thanks to cheap money could be coming to an end, particularly for newer releases, writes Duncan Hughes.
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Fears Of Emerging Markets Debt Crisis
Emerging market funds are being hit with increased withdrawals as investors worry that soaring food and oil prices will fuel social and political tensions.
Premium Suburbs Lead Price Growth
House prices in some suburbs on Sydney’s northern beaches and the Gold Coast have doubled every three to four years in the past decade, fuelled by low levels of stock and a growing number of affluent buyers.
Investors Return As Rents Soar Up To 20pc
Rebound Vacancies below 1 per cent and strong demand is driving renewed interest, writes Duncan Hughes.
Tax Office Teams Delve Into Dealings Of The Super Rich
Audits Experts believe asset stripping, offshore wealth transfers and governance are top of the hit lists for investigators, writes Duncan Hughes.
Tax Office Property Win Puts Foreign Investors On Notice
Foreign investors who fail to report their investments in Australian assets have been put on notice by the Australian Taxation Office and face significant cash fines after a landmark legal win.
The Rental Crisis Is Just Beginning
‘‘There’s a perception that rents are high now,’’ one of the country’s most highly regarded bankers tells me. ‘‘But rents are going to go through the roof once investors start to recognise that there won’t be significant capital gains from now on.’’
Median House Prices Fall In 40pc Of Sydney Suburbs
Dwelling values have dropped in nearly two in five Sydney suburbs during the first three months of the year, while almost half of all Melbourne suburbs analysed posted price declines as the market downturn gathers pace.