<![CDATA[Sintra Developments - News]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:39:23 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/australia-consumer-confidence-slips-in-june-as-finances-squeezedA measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell back in June as rising borrowing costs and higher ​petrol prices squeezed family finances... www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-consumer-confidence-slips-june-finances-squeezed-2026-06-09
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Australia consumer confidence slips in June as finances squeezed
]]><![CDATA[Budget capital gains tax changes and negative gearing reform explained]]>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/budget-capital-gains-tax-changes-and-negative-gearing-reform-explainedNegative gearing, capital gains tax and family trusts are all facing a big shake-up in the name of intergenerational fairness. How will it all work... www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/12/australia-federal-budget-2026-tax-reform-capital-gains-cgt-changes-negative-gearing-housing-first-time-home-buyers-investors-explained]]><![CDATA[Big bang reform: Negative gearing IS on the budget agenda but there’s a twist]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/big-bang-reform-negative-gearing-is-on-the-budget-agenda-but-theres-a-twistNegative gearing and capital gains tax reforms will both be included in the May budget. Here’s who will be hit hardest... www.news.com.au/finance/money/tax/big-bang-reform-negative-gearing-is-on-the-budget-agenda-but-theres-a-twist/news-story/12ee737fd54f82c6fa349bbb266f3af6
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Big bang reform: Negative gearing IS on the budget agenda but there’s a twist
]]><![CDATA[Inside the Albanese Government’s secret sales pitch to justify slashing tax breaks for landlords]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/inside-the-albanese-governments-secret-sales-pitch-to-justify-slashing-tax-breaks-for-landlordsYounger voters put him in power. Now the PM is preparing to reward them with a tax shake-up that will enrage property barons... www.news.com.au/finance/economy/federal-budget/inside-the-albanese-governments-secret-sales-pitch-to-justify-slashing-tax-breaks-for-landlords/news-story/cb1fb54a6547aade5a4d81af8b91d90f
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Inside the Albanese Government’s secret sales pitch to justify slashing tax breaks for landlords
]]><![CDATA[Triple whammy for Australian property owners as house prices slump, interest rates bite and tax reforms loom]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:57:32 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/triple-whammy-for-australian-property-owners-as-house-prices-slump-interest-rates-bite-and-tax-reforms-loomProperty owners are facing multiple headwinds this year as price growth falls, interest rates bite and tax reforms loom in the May budget... www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/triple-whammy-for-australian-property-owners-as-house-prices-slump-interest-rates-bite-and-tax-reforms-loom/news-story/94842a8e0ad1a0c8aad3534bb4a0f0f2]]><![CDATA[Scenes of Home]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:42:03 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/scenes-of-homeIn an effort to optimize the living quality, this micro-house project aims to re-interpret the meaning of household living via condensing all kinds of programs into 3 fundamental scenes(or rooms), sleeping(bedroom), dining (kitchen & dining place) and washing(shower & toilet), which are compactly encapsulated on a revolving-stage mechanism for transition from one to another, eliminating unnecessary spaces... architizer.com/projects/scenes-of-home-1/
]]><![CDATA[Major bank says housing market now splitting in two]]>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/major-bank-says-housing-market-now-splitting-in-twoOne of Australia’s biggest banks has called time on the housing boom for half the country – after the RBA conceded rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected... www.realestate.com.au/news/major-bank-says-housing-market-now-splitting-in-two/]]><![CDATA[Pat Rafter lists Australian Open for sale as tennis star turns agent]]>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/pat-rafter-lists-australian-open-for-sale-as-tennis-star-turns-agentAussie tennis legend Pat Rafter is testing out a new racket as a real estate agent, and his first listing is the Australian Open... www.realcommercial.com.au/news/pat-rafter-lists-australian-open-for-sale-as-tennis-star-turns-agent
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Pat Rafter lists Australian Open for sale as tennis star turns agent
]]><![CDATA[Happy New Year]]>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/happy-new-year2608190Thank you to all of Sintra's clients and partners for a prosperous year in 2025. We look forward to more fruitful collaboration and wish everyone a successful 2026!
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Happy New Year
]]><![CDATA[Builders face daunting mission to boost housing supply despite 'green shoots']]>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:22:09 GMThttps://www.sintradevelopments.com.au/news/builders-face-daunting-mission-to-boost-housing-supply-despite-green-shootsBuilders say there are "green shoots" appearing in the rate of homes being built across Australia, but current construction remains well short of the target... www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/builders-how-to-solve-housing-crisis-construction-industry/105950578
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Builders face daunting mission to boost housing supply despite 'green shoots'
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