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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.

Property in the US: the 5 worst performing states

A recent 24/7 Wall St report has noted that, while house priced may have stabilised across the US in recent months, property data sources reveal some major cities that are still struggling. Read on for the report’s top five not-spots.

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%.

NSW scraps First Home Owner Grant

Women are better than men at saving for a house deposit

Queensland property expert faces homelessness

Australian property values drop

Where are properties flooding onto the market?

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

Should I invest in property or shares?

10 tax return mistakes to avoid

The three-year-old real estate agent

Property market remains "sluggish"

Buying property in the USA: 4 top tips

Melbourne apartments predicted to be oversupplied

Four more interest rate cuts predicted for 2012

How to use depreciation to cut your tax bill

Property investment hotspots revealed

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

Property investors tipped to return to the market

Mystery property owner found after 22 years

The most discounted properties in Australia

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