Posts Tagged ‘Latest News’

Homes still in short supply

In these times of lower auction results, and tales abounding of property bargains galore it might seem a bit unbelievable to be talking about a housing supply issue.

Many vendors are probably thinking that the only supply issue they have right now is that there’s too many properties on the market. But behind the scenes there’s still plenty of talk about how we’re not building enough houses by number crunchers who … Read the full post »

Goodbye Torrens Assurance Levy

You will recall that on 1 July 2010 the former NSW Labor Government introduced the Torrens Assurance Levy, which is an ad valorem tax payable on the registration of a transfer of NSW property where the purchase price is more than $500,000. The greater the purchase price, the higher the levy payable. By way of example, the tax amounts to $204 on a property with a price of $600,000, and … Read the full post »

Do you have a spare $70,000 up your sleeve?

If so, we have the perfect rental for you! The whole principality of Liechtenstein is now available for rent from $US70,000 a night. This tiny, historic and picturesque patch of Europe is made up of just 11 villages and has about 33,000 inhabitants. They get to stay, by the way.

The starting price of $US70,000 a night, is for two nights’ minimum and for up to 150 people. That includes catering, … Read the full post »