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Lenders need to do better on financial hardship assistance: ASIC
20 May 2024

The regulator has warned lenders that it will take enforcement action if they do not improve their financial hardship assistance services.

Home sales surge prior to building code changes: HIA
20 May 2024

The association’s report has found that new home sales spiked in April driven by home buyers circumventing government regulations.

Dutton hits back at Labor’s housing plans
17 May 2024

The Leader of the Opposition has said that the housing crisis has gotten worse under the Labor government.

Unemployment up to 4.1%: ABS
17 May 2024

Australia’s labour market has shown signs of easing in the latest ABS dataset.

Lenders wary of construction insolvencies: Brokerage
17 May 2024

The reputations of construction companies have impacted loan approvals, a new report from Stamford Capital has said.

Budget makes 3 ‘big misses’: CoreLogic
17 May 2024

CoreLogic’s head of research has analysed what the federal budget got right and what it got wrong.

Winners of Mortgage Business Awards 2024 unveiled
17 May 2024

More than 20 members of the third-party channel have been chosen as winners at the second annual Mortgage Business Awards.

Will the budget affect the timeline on rate cuts?
16 May 2024

With the federal government revealing the budget 2024/25, bank economists have analysed how this may determine the RBA’s attitude towards interest rates.

Investors look to Qld, WA, and NSW for opportunities: API
16 May 2024

A new report has said which Australian states property investors are turning to for the best investment opportunities.

Wages growth past its peak: Economists
16 May 2024

ABS stats have said that wages growth peaked during the December quarter of 2023.

Senate committee recommends raised super withdrawal cap
15 May 2024

The Senate economics committee has called for an increase in the maximum superannuation withdrawal cap for first home buyers.

Should there be more home buyer assistance?
15 May 2024

The new Homes for Australia plan aims to “help keep the great Australian dream in reach”. But what other assistance plans are out there? We recap the support available.

Westpac appoints non-exec director
15 May 2024

The major bank has announced the appointment of an independent non-executive director to its board.

Treasurer hands down budget 2024/25
14 May 2024

The Labor government has handed down its federal budget for the new financial year. Here’s what you need to know relating to housing and mortgages.

Housing ‘a big focus’ for the budget 2024/25
14 May 2024

A range of housing support has been announced ahead of the budget 2024/25, with the federal Treasurer saying housing will be “a big focus” this year.