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NSW abolishes stamp duty for first home buyers – for homes under $800k

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on 27 July 2020 that the state government will temporarily remove stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing newly built homes (valued at under $800,000) effective from 1 August 2020. There will also be concessions available for new homes under $1 million in value (up from the previous limit of $800,000). Until that time,

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Real Estate

Changes to smoke alarms requirements – 2020

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Landlords will need to ensure smoke alarms installed in rented properties are working, as part of key changes to tenancy laws which start on 23 March 2020. Landlords and managing agents need to be aware of the new changes – Landlords or agents must: Ensure a smoke alarm is repaired or replaced within 2 business days of finding

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