World's top money manager sees'prolonged'housing slump in Australia

World's top money manager sees'prolonged'housing slump in Australia

The falls in house prices could go on for another 12 to 18 months and will become an increasing burden on Australia's economy,says asset manager BlackRock.

  • byAndreea Papuc

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Let’s say yes to negative gearing ... on this one condition
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Let’s say yes to negative gearing ... on this one condition

How's this for an idea?

  • byTracey Hind
Ask Noel:Why can't I make a binding death nomination?

Ask Noel:Why can't I make a binding death nomination?

Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.

  • byNoel Whittaker
'All that's bollocks':experts reject fears of Labor's negative gearing policy

'All that's bollocks':experts reject fears of Labor's negative gearing policy

There is no evidence Labor's changes to negative gearing taxation will lead to a slump in new home construction,according to a Deutsche Bank report.

  • byJessica Irvine
Tax breaks can solve the housing crisis

Tax breaks can solve the housing crisis

If governments won't provide enough public housing,they should subsidise more community housing.

  • byStephen Anthony
Homelessness a'massive'problem and needs a national solution:forum

Homelessness a'massive'problem and needs a national solution:forum

The forum criticised an overcrowded housing market,federal taxes which incentivised housing investments,low wages and a lack of social services.

  • byFinbar O'Mallon
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Key housing market assumptions turned upside down

Key housing market assumptions turned upside down

It wasn't that long ago that"fear of missing out"appeared to be driving prices ever higher. How things have changed.

  • byClancy Yeates
When upgrading your home,think hard before keeping your existing one

When upgrading your home,think hard before keeping your existing one

People would often like to keep their existing home as an investment,but it's not always a smart move financially.

  • byMelissa Browne
Compare Labor and Liberal personal tax plans
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Income tax

Compare Labor and Liberal personal tax plans

Labor is promising a bigger personal tax cut than the Coalition,by raising taxes on negative gearing,family trusts,superannuation and franking credits.

  • byCaitlin Fitzsimmons
Ask Noel:your budget questions

Ask Noel:your budget questions

Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions about the 2018 federal budget

  • byNoel Whittaker
Time to review your loan commitments

Time to review your loan commitments

The time to take tough decisions on poorly performing,negatively geared investments is when markets are still strong and interest rates low.

  • byDaryl Dixon