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Henry Review another mash up of compromises

photo credit: Dunechaser It seems that another whitewash of economic theory is being subtly thrust upon us with the ongoing Henry Tax review. According to Henry, he has re-written economic theory. The 3 sources of taxation are now labour, capital and consumption. The...

Developers get 2nd Free Lunch in as many weeks

Land speculators with portfolios in Coolaroo, Cranbourne East, Caroline Springs, Nunawading, and Parkville will be celebrating with their second free lunch in as many weeks. Brumby's announcement of new train stations in these suburbs has delivered windfall gains to...

Land Speculators Reign!

photo credit: Dean Terry If ever we needed any more motivation to burn the midnight oil, the Brumby government's latest handout to the property lobby is just this. Just nine months since he handed out free lunch with the 90,000 blocks of zoned land announced in March,...

Film Screening for Affordability

The I Want to Live Here film comp is on next Wed Dec 3rd at The Order of Melbourne, Level 2, 401 Swanston St (opp RMIT) Comedian Rod Quantock will help get us in the mood as we settle in to digest some of the zany films entered. The content will be good motivation for...

Clearance Calling

photo credit: Cosmic Kitty With auction clearance rates plateauing at 54% for the 3rd consecutive weekend, property pundits are doing all they can to avoid doom and gloom perceptions. The market has 'found a new level' is the positive spin. Let's hope most First Home...