Jack Needham

Investors shifting toward commercial property

APRA’s investor lending crackdown and zoning changes are driving a new wave of commercial investment in a major city market, according to the principal of one real estate ...

PROPERTY • Wed, 16 Mar 2016

Property market results discredit doomsday predictions: McGrath

One of Australia’s most respected real estate figures has spoken out against predictions of a 50 per cent decrease in Australian property values, pointing to one capital ...

PROPERTY • Mon, 07 Mar 2016

Negative gearing changes could see values slide by 6%

A new report has suggested that changes to negative gearing policy could push rents up dramatically, while simultaneously putting a dampener on property values, new ...

ECONOMY • Sun, 06 Mar 2016

Macquarie snaps up loan book from ASX-listed lender

Macquarie Bank has acquired a loan portfolio from an Australian lender after announcing a strategic agreement with the group.

LENDER • Sun, 21 Feb 2016

Middle-ring suburbs focus of Sydney apartment boom

Increasing affordability pressures are continuing to drive the off-the-plan apartment boom in Sydney, with an increasing number of new approvals located outside of the ...

ECONOMY • Wed, 17 Feb 2016

‘Hot’ commercial property benefits from share market uncertainty

International share market jitters have meant that Australian commercial property has continued to outperform expectations during the festive period, with 2016 shaping up ...

PROPERTY • Tue, 26 Jan 2016