ATTENTION: It’s important to remember that these proposed CGT changes have not yet become law. The legislation still needs to pass through the Senate, where Labor does not hold a majority. As a result, there is likely to be significant debate, potential amendments, and further clarification over the coming months. Property investors should avoid making
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Independent advocacy. Strategic clarity. Calm transaction leadership.Property decisions don’t just come down to timing, they require judgement. In a fast-moving market shaped by pressure and competing interests, that clarity can be difficult to find. That’s why a more considered, strategic approach is gaining momentum across the East Coast, particularly in lifestyle markets like Byron Bay
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In today’s property market, timing, information, and execution drive outcomes. Whether you purchase at auction or negotiate a private sale, you face high-pressure decisions where the margin for error is small and the financial stakes are significant. To address this, Master Advocates is introducing a new service designed for modern buyers: Hybrid Remote Co-Pilot Support.
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Here are 7 points as to why I back my experience, knowledge and expertise against AI. Artificial intelligence can analyse thousands of property listings in seconds.It can estimate values, track suburb trends, and identify statistical patterns faster than any human. But it cannot stand in a living room at 3pm and notice the entire apartment
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Australia’s housing market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, following a late 2025 surge in demand that caught many forecasters off guard. While national price growth is expected to be broad based, the implications are particularly pronounced in supply‑constrained lifestyle and growth markets such as Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs and coastal destinations like Byron
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With ongoing talk that the next move by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could be upward, not downward, when it comes to interest rates, it’s more important than ever to understand how even small rate rises can immediately and significantly affect household borrowing capacity. Economists broadly agree that the cycle of further rate cuts
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As the year draws to a close and the festive season is upon us, all of us at Master Advocates would like to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a safe, joyful New Year. Christmas is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection and 2025 has
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Melbourne’s inner-west and inner-north property markets stretching roughly 20km from the CBD and skirting the Western Ring Road (M80)—delivered a solid and often resilient performance across 2024–2025. Despite cost of living pressures and higher interest rates holding back certain buyer groups, demand for well-located homes in lifestyle rich suburbs remained strong. Many of these areas
