The Property Cycle in Australia

You may have heard the term “property cycle” but what is it, does it exist and what does it mean for you as the buyer, seller or investor? The property market, similar to other markets, moves in cycles and depending on who you talk too or what you read,...

Stamp Duty: What is it and Why do we pay it?

Is Stamp Duty a necessary evil and just a fact of life or is it a revenue raising enterprise for the various state governments? A recent Mortgageport poll found that 100% of people questioned believe Stamp Duty should be abolished, now that is a convincing response!...