The federal government’s proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) reforms have undergone significant changes following intense scrutiny from business groups, tax professionals, and Senate crossbenchers. After announcing sweeping tax measures in the May Budget, the government has now softened several key provisions in an effort to secure support for the legislation as it progresses through Parliament. […]
The Albanese Government has struck a deal with the Greens to pass its landmark tax reform package, introducing significant changes to Capital Gains Tax concessions, SMSF property investing, trust structures, and tax relief measures for Australian workers and businesses.
As negative gearing reforms focus on residential property, commercial real estate is quietly attracting investors looking for stronger income, longer leases and greater portfolio diversification. Here’s why more buyers are making the shift.
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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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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
Season’s Greetings from Master Advocates – With Some Exciting 2026 News… Read More »
Find out how an independent buyers’ agents/advocates take care of every aspect of buying, selling or leasing a property to make it a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Take the stress out of buying/selling your property. Make the move to an independent buyers’ agent/advocate. Welcome to Masterpieces, the Master Advocates monthly newsletter. This month we’ve homed
The first thing to clear up is the common misconception that a buyer’s agent is the same as a real estate agent. They’re not. A real estate agent has a contract with the seller of a property. Therefore they have the seller’s best interests at heart. A buyer’s agent, by contrast, acts on behalf of
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UNDERQUOTING UNDER SCRUTINY There’s an old saying in real estate: ‘Quote them low, watch them go.” It may sound pithy and clever, but in reality, it is condoning a practice that is in fact illegal in many states. We are, of course, talking about underquoting. Underquoting, sometimes known as bait pricing, is when an agent
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Nine’s new reality TV show – Our Founder & Director Mark Errichiello and the team at Master Advocates assisted Rich Harvey with the Buyers Advocacy Services in Melbourne. What Rich Harvey says about Master Advocates: “Mark Errichiello is a long term colleague and fabulous buyers advocate that has assisted many of our Melbourne based clients
