Category: Articles of Interest

Freestanding house, duplex, terrace, and townhouse – what’s the difference?

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or investing, the chances are, you’ll be looking at a variety of properties. But do you know your terrace from your townhouse? Explaining the differences between types of property can be bit like explaining the rules of cricket to a foreigner! There are 10 different classes of building under the Building.

What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax

With property reaching record prices, some property investors may be reviewing their finances and thinking about selling. Unfortunately, one of life’s certainties is tax, and if you’re thinking of selling your investment property, while the sales figures may look tempting, the tax on the capital gains might not be so inviting. Capital Gains Tax (CGT),.

2022 starts on a high

We’ve always said property stands the test of time, and even with all the challenges of the past year, property values have continued to go up. A recent update from property data specialist CoreLogic has revealed over the past year the strongest regional markets have been in New South Wales (29.8%). In the Newcastle area,.