Francesca Krakue

Business outlook remains positive

Although momentum has eased slightly, a recent survey by NAB has revealed that business conditions remain well above the long-term average.

ECONOMY • Wed, 27 Jul 2016

Capital city house prices outpace Sydney

Australia's capital city achieved the strongest house price growth over the June quarter, hitting a record median price along with two other capital cities.

ECONOMY • Thu, 21 Jul 2016

Stats point to ‘collapsing’ FHB market

New findings suggest that rising property prices and negative media about home finance markets are scaring young Australians off entering the property market.

ECONOMY • Mon, 18 Jul 2016

Government admits to 'inefficient' property tax

The NSW government has acknowledged in its 2016 budget paper that property transfer duty is an inefficient tax, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW.

PROPERTY • Sun, 17 Jul 2016

Investor lending bounces back

Fresh figures from the ABS have revealed that investor finance rebounded strongly in May by almost 4 per cent, its biggest monthly gain in 12 months.

LENDER • Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Mortgage managers ‘crunched’ in new lending landscape

Mortgage managers are rapidly facing extinction as non-bank lenders pull out of wholesale funding and focus on product innovation and distribution, according to a ...

LENDER • Sun, 10 Jul 2016

New home sales facing downturn

A recent report has revealed that total new home sales have fallen for a second consecutive month, pointing to a downward trend ahead.

ECONOMY • Sun, 03 Jul 2016

Business conditions ‘unwavering’, says NAB

Business activity appears to be continuing its recovery, but there is still some uncertainty within the marketplace, according to NAB.

LENDER • Wed, 29 Jun 2016

Brexit: How it affects the local market

The historic Brexit referendum last week saw Britain vote to leave the European Union, with nearly 52 per cent in favour of the outcome. But what does it mean for ...

ECONOMY • Mon, 27 Jun 2016