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The pros and cons of property investment negative gearing

Negative gearing is one of the most powerful tools in the property investor’s armoury: and there’s no arguing with its popularity. Tax figures reveal about 1.7 million property owners use negative gearing – which could explain why the government ignored recommendations put forward in the  Henry Tax Review calling for the removal of this system.

NSW scraps First Home Owner Grant

The NSW Government has scrapped the existing $7,000 grant for first homebuyers in its latest budget, but investors who plan to buy a new property will receive up to $35,240 worth of state-backed incentives in what has been labelled the most generous first homebuyer scheme in the nation.

Banks drop variable mortgage interest rates

ANZ was the only big four lender follow the Reserve Bank, dropping rates by the full 0.25% to 6.8%. Westpac followed with a 0.2% cut to take its rate to 6.89%, and CBA moved by 0.21% to drop its standard variable rate to match ANZ’s 6.8%.

Women are better than men at saving for a house deposit

Queensland property expert faces homelessness

Australian property values drop

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The three-year-old real estate agent

What does the RBA’s rate cut mean to you?

Should I invest in property or shares?

10 tax return mistakes to avoid

Property market remains "sluggish"

Melbourne apartments predicted to be oversupplied

Property investment hotspots revealed

Four more interest rate cuts predicted for 2012

How to use depreciation to cut your tax bill

Buying property in the USA: 4 top tips

Affordability improves, but don’t expect the market to bounce back soon

Can I supply a valuation to a lender?

How to Avoid Information Overload

Do you trust real estate agents?

Warning: your property could be sold by scammers

Mystery property owner found after 22 years

Property investors tipped to return to the market

The most discounted properties in Australia

This month I’ll save you money!

First homebuyer worries could kill property markets

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