New Dingley estate bans artificial grass as councils crack down nationwide

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https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-16-new-dingley-estate-bans-artificial-grass-as-councils-crack-down-nationwide-6859cb2e

Sydney and Melbourne Sellers Rush In as Market Cools

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https://thedailyperspective.org/article/2026-03-10-sydney-and-melbourne-sellers-rush-in-as-market-cools-640ecdf4

Melbourne: A rare house price oasis in Australia’s overheated property market.

While most capitals are pricing out first home buyers, Melbourne is quietly becoming more accessible — thanks in large part to Victoria’s investor-targeted tax regime.

No praise, of course, is given to the state government for:
• The Vacant Residential Land Tax (discouraging empty homes)
• Higher land tax rates on investment properties
• The windfall gains tax on rezoned land

These measures have cooled investor demand and helped keep prices within reach of everyday buyers. Other states take note.

https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2025/05/how-melbourne-transformed-into-a-house-price-oasis/

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