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Two of the country’s big four banks say changes to capital gains tax should at least be considered to help reduce property demand and assist with affordability.

In a further sign of lender crackdown, the Commonwealth Bank has made an out-of-cycle interest rate hike to investor loans.

In efforts to tighten lending, Bankwest has decided it will ignore negative gearing tax benefits for property investors when it calculates loan eligibility serviceability.

CoreLogic have released a fun stat this week – particularly fun if you’re a homeowner, not so much if you’re trying to become one.

Proximity to good quality schools and educational facilities is an ever-increasing factor in the value of homes and their potential for capital gain.