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. […]
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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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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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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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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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
Real estate negotiation can be a daunting task. You want to enter the room as prepared as possible, with every trick up your sleeve. But what do you do if you don’t know any tricks and tips yet? That’s where this guide comes in. What follows is a breakdown of some expert negotiation strategies that
Earlier this month, the Premier of Victoria announced an important milestone in the battle to curb Covid in our region. More than seventy percent of eligible people in Victoria have now had their first dose of the vaccine, and this milestone has triggered the relaxation of some restrictions in the state, and in cities like
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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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