Economy

State government policy changes have led to a significant increase in housing finance approvals for first home buyers, according to fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The Housing Industry Association has warned that state and territory governments’ dependence on rising stamp duty revenue is the worst it’s been in a decade, placing added pressure on ...

A Deloitte partner has explained why cashed-up foreign companies are beginning to see the benefits of investing in Australia’s $1.6 trillion mortgage market.

According to a new study, nearly one in five Australians fear buying or selling property through the auction process.

A loan comparison site has issued a warning to consumers about the dangers of Afterpay purchases as concerns over increased household debt linger.

The federal government has released draft legislation to help establish a new Commonwealth entity to “improve housing outcomes for Australians”.

According to new research, consumers that consolidate a car loan into their mortgage are “worse off”.

ASX-listed ADI Goldfields Money Limited and major aggregator Finsure have signed binding documentation ahead of a shareholder vote on the proposed merger.

A federal government minister has rejected criticism regarding the government’s housing affordability plan, saying that there’s “no silver bullet” for tackling housing affordability issues

New index figures have revealed that the rate of increase in Victorian loan sizes over the past 12 months has almost doubled that of NSW.