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Why Airbnb is contributing to the sharp rise in rents
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5 important considerations before refinancing
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Best-performing commercial property in 2023
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ATO will use big data to ensure businesses pay their fair share of tax
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The office market is experiencing a flight to quality
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Ombudsman launches inquiry into govt tendering process
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How falling savings could mean Reserve Bank rate hikes may be over
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Why ANZ's $4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp was rejected
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How to buy a new vehicle in this booming market
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Vacancy rates remain low from Brisbane to Perth, Adelaide to Darwin
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August cash rate: are pre-approvals worthwhile in a changing-rate environment?
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ACCC’s crackdown on greenwashing
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Business confidence surging in WA but low in other states
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Why businesses have become less productive
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