Economy

Consumer’s house price expectations have continued to improve, up 45.8 per cent in the four months since May, a new study has found.

The federal government has agreed to waive Tasmania’s $157.6-million housing debt to address continuing housing affordability issues within the state.

CoreLogic has reported a nationwide improvement in auction clearance rates, with clearances holding above 70 per cent for the third consecutive week.

The HEM debate has resurfaced following ASIC's decision to file an appeal against the Federal Court’s verdict in  its responsible lending case against Westpac.

A big four bank has cut interest rates across its variable and fixed rate home loan offerings for both owner-occupiers and investors.

A misalignment of supply and demand is set to spur property price growth of up to 20 per cent in the coming years, according to new research from QBE.

A non-major has announced the appointment of a new group managing director and CEO. 

The Reserve Bank held the cash rate in September in fear that it would “spook” a nervous market, but a third cut is on the cards in October, according to one analyst.

Home buying intentions continue to increase in light of market stabilisation and reduced interest rates, new CBA research has shown.

The market share of the big four banks has continued to fall in tandem with a decline in proprietary-originated home lending, a new analysis has revealed.