Economy

Apr 18 2017

After slumping to its lowest value since October 2015, consumer confidence jumped by 3.3 per cent in the week ending 9 April, driven up by improved expectations for economic conditions for ...

Apr 18 2017

New research from a big four bank has indicated an overall healthy Australian economy, which appears to be gaining traction in the near-term.

Apr 13 2017

A ratings agency has argued that new measures from APRA will only weigh on demand for property “at the margins” and household debt will continue to rise, potentially amplifying the economic ...

Apr 13 2017

Homeloans Ltd subsidiary RESIMAC has priced a new residential mortgage-backed securities transaction, valued at $1 billion.

Apr 13 2017

Given that a quarter of Australians are often financially unprepared for Easter, according to ME, the lender is giving away 50,000 free Easter eggs and a $1,000 reward to encourage the use ...

Apr 13 2017

Treasurer Scott Morrison is keen to encourage superannuation funds to invest in affordable housing as a “longer-term fixed interest” asset class.

Apr 12 2017

An increasing concern with America’s attitude towards foreigners, following the election of President Trump, is causing more Chinese buyers to eye property opportunities in Australia.

Apr 12 2017

Mortgages for owner-occupiers dropped during the month of February, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Apr 12 2017

A super fund-backed bank has partnered with property website Domain to produce a series of short videos about buying a house, which highlights the house price disparity in Australia.