Economy

The Property Council of Australia has expressed concern that the policy focus in NSW has shifted away from housing ahead of the state election, which could lead to a raft of problems down ...

Promoted by The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).Unless our productivity levels sharply improve, the standard of living we enjoy in Australia is clearly under threat.

A non-major lender has lifted mortgage rates by up to 40 basis points in response to continued funding costs pressures.

Labor’s proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax would discourage investor demand for new housing, according to new research.

A non-major lender has lifted mortgage rates by up to 40 basis points in response to continued funding costs pressures.

The Commonwealth government should expand its first home buyer scheme to further encourage property investment as a form of  wealth creation, according to the REIA. 

The Australian Labor Party will look to introduce a new levy on ASX100-listed banks to fund more financial counsellors for those with banking disputes, among a range of other initiatives, ...

The non-major bank has reported a 9 per cent fall in its underlying net profit, despite above system home lending growth.

Industry experts have criticised Commissioner Hayne’s recommendations for brokers, suggesting they would damage competition in the lending space and diminish consumer benefits.

The federal opposition has released its response to the final report of the banking royal commission, agreeing to 75 of the 76 recommendations, but not agreeing to a consumer-pays broker ...