With property and housing front and centre of political, social and economic debate so far in 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his hotly anticipated federal budget for 2024–25 to Parliament. Walking a fine line between delivering cost-of-living relief without adding to inflation, the Treasurer sought to assure Australians in his 2024-25 budget address that…
Dear Client RBA DELIVERS MARCH CASH RATE DECISION It’s the first-rate decision to be handed down outside of the previous ‘first-Tuesday-of-the-month’ announcement pattern. In its second meeting for 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has opted to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent. The decision to keep the cash rate…
Dear Client As we step into the promising expanse of 2024, we extend our warmest greetings to you. We hope this new year finds you in good health and that you enjoyed a delightful festive break. As we embark on another year of collaboration and partnership, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.…
Dear Client CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE From all of the team at DB Philpott Real Estate we’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This year has seen DB Philpott Real Estate sponsor the Prospect Broadview Bowling Club and volunteer at the Gepps Cross Dog Training…
Dear Client WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS! I hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to our team who will be working diligently to ensure the best service for our valued clients. Welcome Jesse Holcroft: We are delighted to welcome Jesse Holcroft as…
Dear client MARKET UPDATE- OCTOBER 2023 As we look back at the month of October, Adelaide’s housing market continues its steady climb, reaching unprecedented heights. August witnessed an increase of 1.1% in Adelaide’s housing values, pushing them to a new record high. Currently, the median house value in Adelaide is $682,642. Over the…
Dear Client CHANGES TO THE RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT REISA lobbies Labor Party The State Government is seeking reform, issuing rolling changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 & REISA is campaigning the SA Government to seek full visibility over these rolling reforms. REISA has forwarded a comprehensive submission to the Government…
August 2023 Dear Client Housing commitments front and centre at national cabinet. Following the national cabinet meeting of state and territory leaders, the Prime Minister stated the group has agreed on a number of collective measures to address housing pressures. This will see states and territories develop a nationally consistent…
Dear Client, ‘NO CAUSE’ EVICTIONS TO BE BANNED IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA – 16 JULY 2023 Media Releases – CBS – ‘No cause’ evictions to be banned in South Australia | Consumer and Business Services (cbs.sa.gov.au). Tenants will no longer be able to be evicted from their rental home without cause under new rental reforms…
Dear Client A LANDLORD’S GUIDE TO THE EOFY With the End of Financial Year (EOFY) fast approaching it is a good time to review whether you are doing all you can to be tax-compliant but also whether there are any opportunities to increase investment property returns. While many of us don’t particularly enjoy tax time…
