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Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price. Will other states follow?

Written by Jian Liang, Senior Lecturer in Property Economics, Queensland University of Technology

Potential home buyers attending a property auction outside a home.

If you’ve ever tried to buy a home at auction, you know how frustrating it can be to show up thinking you can afford a particular property, only for it to sell for far more than the advertised price.

Now, the Victorian government wants to make this experience a thing of the past. Under new laws to be introduced into state parliament next...

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Victoria will force home sellers to reveal their reserve price. Will other states follow?

High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity

The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answers

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Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Guide to Pool Fencing Regulations in NSW

Tax Considerations When Purchasing Property Utilizing the GST Margin Scheme

What this year's El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

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